by Jim McSilver | Apr 11, 2025 | Events & Screening, Next Originals, Oakland Originals videos, Uncategorized
While things have been a bit quiet on the website and socials, we have been very busy filming and editing exciting new documentaries that profile three dynamic and inspiring Oaklanders. Stay tuned for more news and a big premiere in...
by Jim McSilver | Aug 1, 2016 | Events & Screening, Oakland Originals videos, Support, Uncategorized
At last Saturday’s Oakland A’s game we had great fun talking to attendees and capturing on camera what they love most about Oakland. We’ll share those online very soon. In addition, we were the A’s Community Fund Partner for the day and...
by Jim McSilver | Mar 1, 2016 | Next Originals, Oakland Originals videos, Support
Check out our new list of generous individual supporters on our Support page. These are folks near and far who want to see new Oakland Originals documentaries. Also on the Support page, you can also check out our growing community of business sponsors and partners....
by Jim McSilver | Jul 28, 2015 | Meet, Oakland Originals videos, The Filmmakers
Profile by Robert Ablon. Bay Area Native Cava Menzies was a natural fit for the Oakland Originals project. A Jazz Pianist and Music Educator who performs regularly throughout the area, Cava wrote the music for the Originals documentaries featuring Asiya Wadud and...
by Jim McSilver | May 15, 2015 | Events & Screening, Oakland Originals videos
They just can’t keep us out… we’re coming back to San Francisco! We’ve been invited to screen the Asiya Wadud documentary as part of the wonderful San Francisco Green Film Festival. The festival runs May 28 – June 3. We’ve been fans...
by Jim McSilver | Apr 14, 2015 | Events & Screening, Oakland Originals videos, Watch
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported local documentary films at the New Parkway screening in Oakland and Roxie screening in San Francisco. Both were very successful events with engaged audiences and lively Q&As. Thanks to Jennifer Chien and the New...
