Resources
There are so many great sources of information on making and appreciating film. Here are some resources we've found useful, and hope you do as well.
Production Tools & Resources
Freesound.org is a great resource for finding audio to add to your film for free. Do make sure and follow the licensing instructions for how each contributor should be credited for any audio you use.
CastingNetworks.com has free tools for student filmmakers to find actors and organize auditions.
AgnesFilms.com provides resources focused on women and feminist filmmakers.
AnalogCookbook.com is a great place to begin your journey into the analog filmmaking community. Kate E. Hinshaw edits a 'Zine that helps the wider community share inspiration, technique, and their current projects.
Film Related Resources
These are businesses that sell and provide film and filmmaking resources. This list is in no way complete nor an endorsement of any sort.
Purchase Film:
Kodak: They provide a student discount! Generally one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on the stuff, but plan ahead as they ship from New York.
Glass Key Photo: Weird hours, and pricier than Kodak, but they are local and have film you can get when you are on a time crunch and can't wait to have it shipped.
Pro8mm.com: Focuses on 8 mm and 16 mm film. Sells and develops. Can be pricey for the processing and scanning.
Develop Film:
Pro8mm.com: Focuses on 8 mm and 16 mm film. Sells and develops. Can be pricey for the processing and scanning.
Scan Film:
Movette: San Francisco's local scanning shop. Student projects can get a good rate if you have them scan your film before you project it so they can skip the normal cleaning process. They can get busy near the holidays, so plan ahead to make sure your assignment can get completed on time.
Video Learning
Every Frame a Painting by Tony Zhou & Taylor Ramos
While Tony and Taylor have moved on to other projects, their YouTube series Every Frame a Painting is an excellent set of video essays to help you start exploring film from an artistic perspective.
Crash Course: Film Production with Lily Gladstone
Want to better understand who does what on a film set or how a film actually gets made? This series Crash Course crew's series on film production is incredibly helpful while wrapping your head around the vast number of jobs to do when making a film.
Crash Course: Film Criticism with Michael Aranda
Need help putting your brain into criticism mode? These excellent videos from the Crash Course crew will help you think about films critically as well as work within the language of film criticism.
Crash Course: Film History with Craig Benzine
Taking a film history course, or just want a better grasp on the context of how we got here? This series from the Crash Course crew is a great supplement or place to start your journey.
Festivals
Film Festivals are a great place to meet and make community. Watch and be inspired by others, and don't forget to submit your own work to share with the masses!
Local Festivals
SF Film Festival The longest running film festival in North and South America.
FrameLine The largest and longest running LGBTQ film festival in the world.
Another Hole In The Head Film Festival
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Less Local Festivals
Seattle International Film Festival The largest film festival in the United States. Truly, a festival for the people.
The festival usually runs for three weeks, four weekends May–June. Submission deadlines are generally end of January.
Toronto International Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival An industry favorite film festival.