Asiya Wadud : urban forager
Michael Christian : metal sculptor
Vanessa Espinoza : graffiti mural artist
Tim Monroe : inline skater
short documentaries highlighting the artists, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland a uniquely vibrant and thrilling city
Asiya Wadud
Michael Christian
DJ Agana
Tim Monroe
News & Updates
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.
Oakland Originals Preview Trailer
This video features the first four Oakland Originals!
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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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