Film Making San Francisco

Film maker Chat & Coffee

This is one of our General Meetings, which means we will be sitting around chatting drinking coffee (or whatever)! * Please bring: a great attitude and a desire to get involved in making movies! * the cafe does sell food and beverages If you have something to show or materials to review, feel free to bring that.

Spooktacular Halloween Matinee

Clarion celebrates its 10th year as a performing arts center with a Halloween haunted open house. Performers include musicians, poets, a tea master, students of Clarion Children's Theater, and a fun-for-all shadow puppet theater. Bring the whole family and participate in this joyous event. **FREE if you come in costume. Otherwise, you'll be CHARGED!**

No Kings 4 - Photojournalism

🎶 🎬  The Last Waltz – Co-Presented with SFFILM – JCCSF

🎶 🎬 **The Last Waltz – Co-Presented with SFFILM – JCCSF** ▪︎ **Purchase your ticket** [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-last-waltz-co-presented-with-sffilm-tickets-1996759927695?discount=JCCSF20&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=08122026_AI_SFFILM_TheLastWaltz_Dedicated&utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F1996759927695%2F%3Fdiscount%3DJCCSF20&utm_id=1659577&sfmc_id=449213596) ▪︎ **Message me after you've bought a ticket** and I'll move you off the waitlist. ▪︎ **Ben Fong-Torres will join as** **moderator for a Q&A after the film.** ▪︎ **Meet at 6:00 pm** in the ground floor Atrium at the JCCSF (3200 California St.) ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **A late cancellation** will count as a no-show. 🔆 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Band's legendary farewell concert, Martin Scorsese's **The Last Waltz** captures an unforgettable night at Bill Graham's iconic Winterland Ballroom, a cornerstone of San Francisco's music scene. On Thanksgiving Day 1976, The Band took the stage with an extraordinary lineup — including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Mavis Staples, Stephen Stills, and more — for what became one of rock's most celebrated farewell concerts. Blending live performances with candid conversation, Scorsese turns the night into a cinematic reflection on The Band's legacy and rock and roll's evolution. Released in 1978, the same year Winterland closed, The Last Waltz preserves the memory of one of San Francisco's great cultural landmarks while standing as one of the most influential music documentaries ever made. ▪︎ **Watch Here: (Mavis Staples whispers Beautiful! at the end. 😊)** https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2eTW8qZBtk 🔸️ Kanbar Hall, located inside the JCCSF at 3200 California St., reopens after a $2.5 million renovation featuring Dolby Atmos surround sound, 4K projection, and enhanced acoustics for an immersive film experience.

Join us at Belvedere's free Homemade Film Festival, with a short about our group

“The Old Dark House” (1932) 🌙🏚️🕯️Presented by Backdoor Films!

Capture the Milky Way Over Pigeon Point Lighthouse

🌠  Autumn Lights Festival — Lake Merritt

🌠 **Autumn Lights Festival — Lake Merritt** **🔸️ Tix sell out fast.** 🔆 As October settles over Oakland, the Gardens at Lake Merritt come alive after dark. The Autumn Lights Festival returns, filling the seven-acre gardens with artist-crafted lanterns, magnificent light installations, and fire art. Expect live music, food and drink, and roving performances along the pathways, turning this familiar Oakland landmark into something magical. The festival is a fundraiser presented by the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt, an all-volunteer group that helps keep this hidden gem thriving. Join me for an evening of art, wonder, and community by the lake. ▪︎ **Purchase your ticket HERE. (Select Thurs, Oct 15, 6-8)**: https://gardensatlakemerritt.org/autumn-lights-festival-2026/ ▪︎ **Please message me after you've bought a ticket** and I'll take you off the waitlist. ▪︎ **Meet at 5:15 sharp.** ▪︎ **OUR MEETING SPOT:** At the 19th St Oakland Bart stop -- Go to Exit B4 (it says 20th street, TL Berkley Way.) At the top of the escalator, meet outside by California Bank. We'll walk together to Lake Merritt. ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **A late cancellation** will count as a no-show.

Photograph the Navy Blue Angels

Bollywood Nights - Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

Join us at Belvedere's free Homemade Film Festival, a fun night under the stars

Please join us in Belvedere Park for the city's third annual Homemade Film Festival, a fun, free night of short movies made by locals, for locals, and of course starring locals! The evening kicks off with a pre-sunset concert (performed by a local band, naturally), and then the real fun begins, as a series of about 30 three-minute films are projected onto a goofy but remarkably professional inflatable big screen, while we sit on blankets and folding chairs, enjoying the festival's free soup, popcorn and cocoa, plus whatever else you want to bring. I'll be at the park well before 6 pm and will spread out a few bedsheets to mark our territory. Bring a chair or blanket, a jacket for later, and any food and drink you want (adult beverages are allowed). Quite a few folks from my Meetup hiking group will be there, and we are famous for our yummy potluck picnics, so feel free to participate if you'd like. Bring a guest or two or three and enjoy the fun! Oh, and speaking of my hiking group, I'm excited to say that it's the subject of one of the films. Marin and the City member and part-time filmmaker Jennifer Wallace has put together a delightful short, with shots from many hikes along our favorite Marin trails. The festival's theme is "Community," and although I can't promise that all of the films will exactly hit that target, Jenn's definitely does. **Parking tips:** Neighboring streets fill up quickly as the crowd arrives, so if you get there late, you'll probably have to walk a few blocks. The park's official address is on Mallard Road, but you'll be driving in via San Rafael Avenue, which also borders the park, and that's probably your best bet for a spot.

Shut Up & Write!® at Precita Park Cafe

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** Free WiFi available. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.