Bay Area Deaf Film Festival
About This Event
Annual film festival showcasing Deaf filmmakers and ASL-accessible cinema
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The Bay Area Deaf Film Festival screens short and feature-length films by Deaf directors, writers, and producers from around the world. Held over two days at a San Francisco theater, the festival includes audience Q&As with filmmakers in ASL, panel discussions on Deaf representation in media, and a short-film competition judged by industry professionals. All screenings include open captions and ASL-interpreted introductions. The festival also hosts a student category encouraging young Deaf creators. Tickets include access to all screenings and an opening-night reception.
📍 Venue Location
150 Oak St, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
🎭 Event Organizers
CSDF Alumni Association
Alumni network of the California School for the Deaf, Fremont — since 1860
NorCal Deaf Elders Association
Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing seniors with social programs and resource navigation
NorCal Deaf Youth Alliance
Empowering Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth through leadership camps, mentorship, and advocacy
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