Oakland, CA April 1, 2025
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Oakland
Oakland, CA
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Oakland, CA april 1ST 2025
oakland, CA april 1ST 2025
ABOUT INFF
bay area
Hold onto your seats, bay area!
The acclaimed Los Angeles based Indie Night Film Festival is hitting the road, and your city is the first destination on our journey.
Indie Night Film Festival is not your typical film fest —it's a weekly celebration of cinematic artistry, designed to elevate emerging talent while providing a platform for networking and collaboration. Founded by entrepreneur Dave Brown, Indie Night aims to bridge the gap within the filmmaking community by fostering connections between like-minded individuals from around the world.
The mission of Indie Night Bay Area is to elevate the craft of independent artists and creators by providing a venue to showcase their work, network, and exchange information with new and established creatives.
movies SCREENING AT INFF bay area
Description: During an opulent cocktail party, visionary businessman Jared unveils his plan to replace a historic arts district with Nova Heights, a futuristic smart city.
masquerade
Director, Writer, Executive Producer: Joslyn Rose Lyons
Executive Producer/Star: Vernon Davis
Producers: Monica Castro and Christopher Goodman
Description: "The Nature of the World" featuring San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen Martin delves into the turbulent existence of an individual navigating through the complexities of urban life.
The Nature of the World
Writer/Director/Producer:
Benjamin "BJ" McBride, Elie M Khadra and Damani Rhodes
Producer: Benjamin "BJ" McBride,Damani Rhodes
Damani Rhodes
Description: Lil' Red is Riding the Wrong Way in the Hood is not just an entertaining animated film set to a Hip Hop beat; it's a conversation starter for all ages. It allows us a chance to reflect on who to trust and when, and how to stay safe in an unpredictable world.
Tales of the town
Description: Tales of The Town: The Film serves as a reminder to Oakland’s Black community of our rich history of struggle and determination against the many manifestations of racist-capitalist oppression and exploitation.
Director Abbas Muntaqim & Delency Parham
Director of Photography: Amir Aziz
Editor: Theo Schear
OFFICIAL SELECTION, indie night film fest
Description: The Jacka Documentary presents an uncompromising case-study of a grassroots artist tragically cut down in his prime who, almost entirely via word of mouth and music that demanded soul-searching, toured the world and won the respect and support of his major label peers.
see it thru- the jacka docu
Director: Seretse Njemanze
Producers: Timothy Slater, Devin Wessell, Tehan Davis and Seretse Njemanze
Description: Amidst the Black population's current fight against gentrification, police violence, environmental racism, and public health disparities, Tales of The Town: The Film serves as a reminder to Oakland’s Black community of our rich history of struggle and determination against the many manifestations of racist-capitalist oppression and exploitation.
tales of the town
Director/Producer:
Abbas Muntaqim & Delency Parham
Director of Photography : Amir Aziz
Editor: Theo Schear
Description: Lil' Red is Riding the Wrong Way in the Hood is not just an entertaining animated film set to a Hip Hop beat; it's a conversation starter for all ages. It allows us a chance to reflect on who to trust and when, and how to stay safe in an unpredictable world.
Bay area
submit your film
To be considered
By 3/12/25
Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you have a project that pushes the boundaries of creativity? We want to see it!
Submit your webisodes, short films, indie features, pilots, documentaries, or monologues for a chance to be featured at our event.
Our event will include attendees ranging from established actors, producers, and directors, offering you the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals. Whether you're an established artist or an emerging talent, we welcome submissions from creators of all backgrounds.
Calling all independent filmmakers and creators! Indie Night Film FestIVAL san francisco invites you to submit your films and showcase your talent on our platform.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
Submit Your Film
Joslyn rose lyons and vernon davis
Masquerade
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Executive Producers for the project are Director, Joslyn Rose Lyons and Vernon Davis. Additionally, the film is starred by Vernon Davis and written/directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons.
Join us at Indie Night Film FestIVAL (INFF) for a celebration of independent cinema!
Enjoy good food and drinks while exploring diverse narratives, documentaries, and short films from some of the most talented filmmakers in San Francisco and beyond. Connect with fellow film enthusiasts, network with industry professionals, and be inspired by the creativity on display.
Every ticket purchase supports independent filmmaking, empowering emerging talent. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to the art of cinema.
Secure your ticket to Indie Night Film FestIVAL now for an unforgettable experience!
PURCHASE TICKETS
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Purchase Tickets
DAVE BROWN
Dave made his way to Hollywood after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College. He credits college friend Morris Chestnut with giving him his introduction to Hollywood. As an industry veteran, he leads with integrity.
Brown’s love for linking like minded individuals to each other led him to do something about the disconnect he witnessed within the creative community. He made it his goal to fill the void by developing a platform that serves as an incubator for emerging talent. Uniting them with heavyweight movers and shakers, Indie Night is an organic movement that continues to give gifted filmmakers a chance to shine, all while cultivating professional relationships.
Meet The Founder:
Meet Your Host:
MORRIS CHESTNUT
Morris Chestnut, American actor and recent Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee, will serve as the host of Indie Night San Francisco. Best known for his roles in Boyz In The Hood (1991), The Best Man (1999), The Brothers (2001), The Perfect Holiday (2007), Think Like A Man (2012), and The Perfect Guy (2015), he recently headlined The Best Man Final Chapter (2022) and was nominated for a NAACP Image Award.
Chestnut, a close personal friend of Founder + CEO Dave Brown, is a huge supporter of the creative community and looks forward to being part of the growth of Indie Night as it branches out to the Southern regions.
DJ Q Nice
Indie Night DJ and co-host
Q Nice is a versatile artist from Cleveland, Ohio, based in Los Angeles, excelling in DJing, producing, acting, directing, voiceover artistry, and event hosting. As a music curator, he blends tracks across genres and eras, creating captivating soundscapes. His talent extends to acting and directing, with notable roles in voiceover work and as a host at the Indie Night Film Festival alongside Morris Chestnut.
special guests
Joslyn Rose Lyons
Award Winning Director, Writer, and Producer
Vernon davis
Executive Producer & Star in Masquarade Film and Former NFL Player
candice BOLDEN
Actress in "Masquerade", Author, Entrepreneur
Actor in "Masquerade", NFL Champion, Entrepreneur
omar bolton
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us in supporting independent cinema by becoming a sponsor of Indie Night Film Festival (INFF). As a sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured at our events, reaching a diverse audience of filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts.
Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship Deck
Sponsorship Deck
The Reviews Are In!
“Love this festival. Everything is top notch. Theatre, format, and the guys that run it - Dave Brown, and Q. Excellent place to showcase your film!”
Steve Alper
"I've screened at Indie Night FF twice now. I feel welcomed and celebrated each time. The networking is great. Very organized and professional."
Diana Atai
"We had a very enjoyable experience working with this film festival. Great follow up and communication. We will be back to submit future projects definitely!"
Charles Andrews
“Thanks to the entire team at Indie Night Film Festival for a spectacular event. The venue was amazing and the quality of films was excellent.”
Brian Eric Johnson
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