Our first new documentary coming soon to Oakland!
OAKLAND ORIGINALS - RYAN NICOLEshort documentaries highlighting the artists, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland a uniquely vibrant and thrilling city

RyanNicole
COMING SOON!

Asiya Wadud

Michael Christian

DJ Agana

Tim Monroe
News & Updates
Suggest Subjects for future ‘Oakland Originals’ Documentaries!
Suggest Subjects for future 'Oakland Originals' Documentaries! We know Oakland is full of interesting, unique, creative – as we say, original – individuals and groups. We bet you know a handful, and maybe more, who would deserve to be spotlighted in an Oakland...
Oakland Originals filmmakers interviewed on KPIX CBS 5
Bay Sunday host Frank Mallicoat interviews Erin and Jim on KPIX CBS 5 about making the first four Oakland Originals documentaries. Thanks to the Bay Sunday staff for inviting us to the show and for supporting and encouraging Bay Area arts and culture. Watch...
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.
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Oakland Originals is a series of short documentaries that spotlight the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Featuring folks who are pushing boundaries and exploring territories singular to Oakland, these “Originals” electrify the screen and remind us why we love this town.
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