BAVC Media (Bay Area Video Coalition) is about video and a whole lot more.
We’re a community hub and resource for media makers in the Bay Area, serving thousands of filmmakers, artists and activists every year. Inspiring social change by empowering media makers to develop and share diverse stories through art, education and technology.
Programs:
- Preservation
- BAVC Media works to digitize analog media, preserving collective memory, cultural artifacts and other precious works of media art. Since 1994, we have preserved over 7,000 hours of audio and videotape.
- Artist Development
- The BAVC MediaMaker Fellowship is devoted to supporting documentary filmmakers using bold cinematic language and innovative impact strategies to grapple with critical issues of our time. A 10-month program providing funding, mentorship and ongoing support.
- Youth Programs
- BAVC Youth & Reel Stories programs equip young people aged 12-25 with the skills and experience they need to create media that matters to them and focuses on their social change goals.
- Community Media
- SF Commons is the home of public access TV in San Francisco, broadcasting live from our state-of-the-art studio. We offer our services to help you develop the skills to create broadcast-ready content.
- Training
- Take your media making to the next level, with virtual and in-person workshops in video and audio production, post production, cinematography, motion graphics and more.
- Production Services
- Our in-house BAVC Productions team creates professional videos for nonprofits and business, including short-form interviews, fundraising, informational, promotional, documentary, and other content!
Visit bavc.org to learn more.