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Oakland Originals is all about creativity and community. It’s made by individuals, like you, who are passionate for and curious about their neighborhoods and city. We feel that local spirit, ingenuity and originality deserves a louder voice and a wider audience.
That’s why we need your help and creativity.
Help out by suggesting individual or group for the subject of a future Oakland Original documentary. Host a screening or a benefit to support the project. Got any filmmaking skills? Or not! … Volunteer some time to the project. Make a donation to continue the project. Or simply tell us what’s on your mind. We want you involved.
Know an Oakland Original? Want to host a screening?
There are MANY ways to support us.
Events & Screenings
First Oakland Originals doc premiered at OIFF
Oakland Originals documentary about Asiya Wadud, Founder of Forage Oakland, premiered at the Oakland International Film Festival before an enthusiastic crowd on April 5th.