SF Urban Film Fest Joint Happy Hour Social

Resheduled events, SFUFF 2018 / 90 mins

Please join us at the highly anticipated SF Urban Film Fest Happy Hour Social! It has been rescheduled to February 10th!

The Stories We Will Tell: Interactive Media and Placemaking

Resheduled events, Multimedia Performance, Live Documentary, 360 Video Documentary, SFUFF 2018, Documentary, Shorts / 150 mins

Virtual reality, 360° video, performance, and live cinema offer the possibility of expansive interactive documentary storytelling that is uniquely spatial. But what blind spots exists when mediamakers and audiences adopt these immersive technologies? How can cities and communities use of these emerging strategies to increase civic participation and greater dialogue? This night starts with a gallery of interactive and VR film experiences, followed by the performance of new work from Vero Majano, Keith Wilson, and a collaboration between City Hope resident Heather Escandon and Adam Snell, followed by a lively panel discussion on the role of interactive media in the future of urban documentary. This event was postponed due to bad air quality. It has been rescheduled to Feb 1, 2019. Your ticket is transferable to the new date. We also offer refunds. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

In This Program: BETHLEHEM 360°, City of Sparkles, Gangway, Real Refuge, Remember Los Siete: Chapter 1, ¡Viva La Evolución!

Coming Up: Youth Empowerment

Resheduled events, SFUFF 2018 / 60 mins

This event was postponed due to bad air quality and has been rescheduled to Feb 2, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience. The experience and perspectives of young people do not figure as prominently as they should in our discourse about the state and future of cities. Film and new media provide a rich and immediate way for youth to convey their insights. This program features a collection of incredible short works all created by - or for - young people ranging from middle school to young adults. Panelists include youth filmmakers and their adult allies working at the intersection of youth development and art.

In This Program: Fenced In, Rise Up, This is February, We Are People

Level 1 Storytelling Workshop – Storytelling Basics for Climate Resiliency

Resheduled events, SFUFF 2018 / 90 mins

This workshop was postponed due to a family emergency and has now been rescheduled to Feb 10, 2019. Your ticket is transferable to the new date. We also offer refunds. We are sorry for any inconvenience. This workshop will explore the fundamentals of storytelling - Story, Audience, Message and Style (SAMS) - to create better communication about urban planning projects addressing the challenges of global climate change. By analyzing sample videos created to promote awareness and engagement, participants will learn how to tell impactful stories that educate and empower their audience. Led by filmmaker and video production trainer Keith Battle, this lively lecture and discussion session will encourage participants to go beyond the traditional reports and slide presentations that are typically used in campaign building and embrace the power of video storytelling. Video storytelling as a non-technical, accessible format is an effective communications tool for planners, organizers, and residents to craft actionable campaigns around issues of density, sustainability, and community resiliency as they relate to the increasing pressures of a changing climate. SFUFF strongly recommends completing the Level 1 workshop prior to taking the Level 2 workshop.

Level 2 Storytelling Workshop – Case Study: Treasure Island Autonomous Shuttle

Resheduled events, SFUFF 2018 / 90 mins

This workshop was postponed due to a family emergency. It has been rescheduled to Feb 10, 2019. Your ticket is transferable to the new date. We also offer refunds, and are sorry for any inconvenience. The SF Urban Film Fest is excited to partner with San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) on an intensive hands-on Level 2 Storytelling Workshop which will build upon the basics taught in the Level 1 Storytelling Workshop and apply the lessons learned to an urban planning process that is happening in real time - the implementation of the autonomous shuttle on Treasure Island. The SFCTA is developing an autonomous vehicle shuttle to help people get around the island and reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips because the population is expected to grow by more than 20,000 residents over the next 20 years. Working in small groups of 5 led by a team leader who is a storyteller/media maker, participants will develop a communication campaign for eliciting public feedback on the autonomous shuttle. SFUFF strongly recommends completing the Level 1 workshop prior to taking the Level 2 workshop.