We return with the beloved Film Crawl on Cortland — six pop-up screenings held in cafes, art and photography studios and the neighborhood’s library located along the Cortland commercial corridor. This season we are pleased to feature the curated films of co-presenters Cine+Mas, SF Latino Film Festival; the San Francisco Black Film Festival; Citizen Film; San Francisco Queer Film Festival and BAVC Media.
Each 45-minute program of films screens at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 pm.
The line-up is unfolding. More details to follow.
Inclusions Gallery
627 Cortland Ave
Films presented by
A selection of films from the SMALL BITES program of the 3rd Annual San Francisco Queer Film Festival, August 25 – 27
Median 15:00
Drama
Matthew Riutta
A gay activist rallies the queer community after he and a trans activist are assaulted by a group of religious extremists.
Shikata ga Nai (it cannot be helped) 12:00
Drama
Kevin Kodama
A fantasy romance set in the ruins of a Japanese American internment camp where a young couple attempts to reconcile their relationship as ghosts.
I identify as Me 11:00
Experimental/Documentary
I Identify as Me is a character-driven experimental short film that highlights Trans, gender-diverse people and masculine-presenting women who are Black and Brown.
SAFE 09:00
Documentary
Portraits of five personalities from the Berlin ballroom community who share their stories and values while exploring the ideas of beauty, dance and gender
Bernal Branch Library 500 Cortland Ave
Films presented by
NOTE: This program will screen at 7:00 and 8:00 pm, only
The Jerk 06:19
Mockumentary
Otto Danielson
A high schooler running for student council who no one wants to vote for and his bizzare campaign.
How to Catch the wind 06:49
Multimedia
Vanessa Smith
Capturing the spirit of the wind
what goes in water 05:50
Documentary
Nivrith Raman, Calvin Iverson, Patrick Holden, Deepak Iyar, Zoe Ivan
An investigation into how water pollution destroys our fragile ecosystems.
another man’s trash 03:59
Documentary
Ellie Wong, Atticus Hansen, Ryan Njuguna, Noor Hamid, Ivana Carroll
As litter fills up our streets, we examine the beauty and reality of San Francisco.
Voices From Camp Reel Stories 05:46
Documentary
Clay Go, Hanh Chu, Rosie
A behind the scenes look at a filmmaking summer camp that empowers girls and gender expansive youth.
Plumbum Nitorem 02:50
Narrative
Katie McNab, Lila Welch, Naomi Scheele, Olivia Westervelt
Two recently unemployed friends find a flyer for a wonderful job offer, however there’s only one spot left.
Feel Uncomfortable 05:00
Narrative
Alma Barreda Kaplan, Zofia Wang, Melina Begin, Jay Joyce, Soledad Rodriguez
A long uncomfortable elevator ride leaves Tim the Trash Man in a state of utter panic and disarray.
Burn 04:13
Narrative
Penelope Malley-Porter, Mila Terry-Koon, Ámela Amago, Kaya Baker
A wealthy teen learns the true intentions behind her father’s paper company and attempts revenge.
“entertain” 03:57
Music Video
Xiarel Guillermo-Cortes, Jasmine Bouyer, Dorothy Perillo-Dutton
A live performance of the song “Entertain” by local experimental hip hop duo Lil Shlurp Shlurp.
Bernal Star Restaurant 410 Cortland Ave
Films presented by
Feel the music, celebrate local heroes, and share the trials of parenthood. These local films are lovingly made by filmmakers with roots in Bolivia, France and Mexico. Their cultural awareness and appreciation is woven into the work they produce.
La Macana 10:00
Drama
Maria Eugenia Mealla
Recently divorced Carmen and Franco work through their fervent relationship to support their daughter Sol when she gets her period for the first time.
The Mission 18:00
Drama
Hélène Goupil
When COVID hit, longtime activist Valerie Tulier-Laiwa knew her neighborhood would be greatly affected. Her personal story isn’t just what brought her here, it’s what keeps her going
Souleros 18:00
Drama
Jesus Cruz
Soulero is a slang term used to describe soul record collectors primarily from the Mexican-American/Chicano community. Meet a group of Northern California record collectors committed to keeping the legacy of many underground soul artists alive.
Progressive Grounds Cafe´ 400 Cortland Ave
Films presented by
Our mission is to celebrate African American cinema and the African cultural diaspora and to showcase a diverse collection of films – from emerging and established filmmakers.
blackness is everything 4:36
Experimental
Alba Roland Mejia
A performative short film that celebrates the diversity of the Black diaspora in the Bay Area.
The Block 24:58
Comedy/Mixed Media
Mimi Chakarova
Inventively funny, absurd and surprising, this film redefines what it means to coexist in a perpetually changing neighborhood.
Reggie and June 12:51
Narrative
Brandon Thomas
A young couple raising a 3-year-old toddler struggle to be sensitive to each other’s cultural traditions and experiences.
SEMCO Engineering 322 Cortland Ave
Films presented by
Black Entrepreneurship and Black Culture have been at the heart of San Francisco’s origin story: from music to food, from veterans to builders and artists. Explore stories from the hillsides of Bernal Heights and beyond where Citizen Film has been collaborating with community partners to share these stories.
Ian James Made 05:00
Documentary
Sadiq Norris
The Two Eighty Project 07:00
Documentary
Sophie Constantinou
Vets Alley 04:00
Documentary
Caron Creighton
Harlem of the West: then and now 15:00
Documentary
Sophie Constantinou
Sarah Zemunski Photography 307 Cortland Ave
Films presented by
FOR ALL AGES — 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Half Return 07:53
Experimental
Matilde Luz Smith
Estranged sisters are confronted by memories of childhood.
A Trace 05:24
Animation
Julietta Zamora Lam
A young girl learns to shed her guilt about her absent father. This student shortfilm features an experimental flat character in a 3D environment with a toony rendered look.
Without You 04:24
Music Video
Samantha Berlanga
Sophia Yau-Week performs her song “Without You.”
The Freeway Greenway 07:10
Documentary
Maura Cotter & David Waldorf
In the Portola District of San Francisco, community members transform a blighted area next to the CA-101 freeway.
Looking Glass 03:08
Experimental
Calixta Lehman
A woman on her way home comes upon a discarded mirror.
The Tenderloin Through My Eyes 04:24
Documentary
Humera Shaikh
A personal reflection and narrative about the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco.
There Alone 08:38
Experimental
Erin Malley
What happens to us in the moments of our lives when we go in one direction instead of another?
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES — 9:00 pm
Sail Away 07:12
Narrative
Diana Hartman
A disenchanted hatter receives a curious and inspiring visitor.
A suit we wear 13:32
Narrative
Meera Joshi
Anika is about to go on the date of her dreams when she is caught off guard by an unexpected visit from her mother.
Irreversible Imprints 05:41
Narrative
Carlos Manuel Mora
Aurora accompanies her parents to the Castello Ursino museum in Catania, Sicily, but quickly finds their bickering too much.
It’s Jesus! 09:11
Comedy
JD Boxley
A film crew visits Jesus at his new home in Los Angeles!
A Certain Personality 08:59
Documentary
Gaby Scott
A story of four Northern Californian surfers who all share a wildness and passion for the bigger days at Ocean Beach in San Francisco.