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For More Details &amp; LOCATION INFO BELOW, click more details: FILMMAKERS, CREW, ACTORS, WRITERS etc. Compete To Make the BEST Short Film! Professionals &amp; Amateurs all work together, ALL ARE WELCOME. &nbsp;IMDB CREDITS, THEATER SCREENING, Got questions after reading below info? Email us at<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@mmtb.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;info@mmtb.org</a> See complete calendar at&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="http://events.MMTB.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events.mmtb.org</a> Depending on Dates Locations as Follows:&nbsp;** Complete Location address is given to registered attendees only same week of the event. -OCT 17th, 2026-&nbsp;FREMONT, CA&nbsp; -NOV 7th -&nbsp;RODEO, CA - JAN 9th, JAN 23rd&nbsp;-&nbsp;PLEASANT HILL, CA -&nbsp;Jan 30th, &amp; May 1st- &nbsp;VERTICAL Drama- is an Improv Challenge- No Zoom For Writers (<a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.mmtb.org/vertical" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for details) -&nbsp;PLEASANT HILL, CA - July 17th &amp; 31st, 2027-&nbsp;SAN FRANCISCO&nbsp; (LOCATION DETAILS GIVEN TO REGISTERED ONLY WEEK OF THE EVENT) **Must Register in ADVANCE for WRITERS or ACTORS (best practice few weeks in advance If the date is important to you, tickets are likely to sell out prior to the event - WRITING STARTS TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE USUALLY EXCEPT VERTICALS) Films Made During this Challenge Will Screen at BASH- Bay Area &amp; Sacramento Film Festival at a Local Theater! They Will Compete for - Best Performance, Best Writing &amp; Best Overall Film etc.&nbsp; Depending on the date you attend, that film may also be part of a bigger feature film Series and distributed, however all except vertical are the same. See Executive Producer Pass to Know Which Ones.&nbsp; CALENDAR- <a fr-original-style="" href="https://events.mmtb.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> FAQ- www.MMTB.org/About - Everyone attending this event will receive IMDB credits, Lunch/Snacks/Drinks **Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please arrive having eaten a big breakfast already. Lunch is usually at 1:30pm- EVERYONE MUST Arrive ON TIME (9:00am for ALL NEW PEOPLE AND ACTORS) for Paperwork/ ID Check In and Script Read Through<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">VIP&#39;s Get Lead or Supporting Roles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">All Non VIP Actors Get to Be in at Least One Scene or More with Significant Lines</li></ul>- Collaborate, Write, and Film A MOVIE with Your Team and compete against other films made the same way! Editing happens over a month and half. Trailers will be out at this time. -Come for the IMDB Credits, REEL footage, Networking, Food, but most of all THE FUN!!!! Register FAR in Advance Before We Sell Out For Certain Passes! -WRITERS WARNING- MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE - You will be connected with your director UP TO A MONTH prior to event over zoom, depends if writers and actors passes sell out. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO COLLAB PRIOR TO EVENT, Otherwise, Ideas May Already Be Formed Without You. If you physically attend, will be asked to help with crew/script supervisor etc, attendance in person is OPTIONAL unless script is&nbsp;not done. Your director will be the final say on writing topics etc. Must be able to work well with others without any EGO, everyone who contributes gets IMDB credits. -ACTORS WARNING- MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE AND ARRIVE AT 9AM. In order to take this challenge, you need to be flexible Must be able to work well with others without any EGO. You will get at least a few lines in the short but usually more unless you got the VIP pass, then you will have lead or supporting role. You will receive role and wardrobe requirements at least the day before event. You will get script when you arrive and will have time to rehearse with others. -DP/Editors/Directors/Composers- Contact us in advance before you get passes info@mmtb.org Must be approved, see ticket info for details.------Exact LOCATION WILL BE PROVIDED To Registered Attendees&nbsp;(address will be provided to registered few nights prior)------Under 18?- Parent or Guardian Must Accompany at all times. Child must have a current entertainment work permit copy along with them to leave with us.------For Photos of past events - For Instagram <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/MovieMakingBay/photos" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HER</a>E or visit Facebook- <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/MovieMakingBay/photos" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;-----MMTB is a Non-Profit Organization, any Donations are appreciated.&nbsp;------For more info on MMTB visit https://www.mmtb.org/ or visit our complete calendar of events at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://events.mmtb.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> CARPOOL- We have a carpool page for MMTB Members, you MUST be registered before you can be accepted in the group. There is no guarantee to find ride, especially if you are new, however, the earlier you register and start posting to the carpool page, the more likely you will catch a ride.- https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMTB.carpool

'FILM IN A DAY!' FILMMAKERS, ACTORS & WRITERS Short Film Challenge

LOCATION INFO Sent to Registered Attendees. Check Email &amp; Spam Folder after registration.&nbsp; SACRAMENTO- 10:00 AM to 11:45 PMSAN FRANCISCO- 1:45 PM to 3:30 PMSAN JOSE MIXER- 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM AMAZING &nbsp;BAY AREA &amp; SAC PITCH FEST AND NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA!!!! &nbsp;PITCH, DO A MONOLOGUE, SCOUT, NETWORK!!! SAN JOSE, SAN FRANCISCO, &amp;, SACRAMENTO Bay Area &amp; Sacramento Information and Pitch Fest for Filmmakers, Actors and All Industry individuals to connect, network and get vital information to help them grow in their careers. PITCH, LISTEN, NETWORK, Do a MONOLOGUE!!! (FIRST COME FIST PITCH Until We Run Out of Time- COME EARLY!) LOCATIONS AND TIMES:(Receive Locations Week of Event, Must be Registered) PITCHES START ASAP So Please ARRIVE EARLY- NO GUARANTEE TO PITCH IF ARRIVING LATE Bring your marketing materials- biz cards, fliers etc. #INVESTORS Hear pitches from filmmakers, Writers and more! #FILMMAKERS Talk about upcoming, or current projects, ideas and inspirations! Find producers, investors, talent and scripts! #ACTORS Do monologues or just pitch themselves, connect with producers and filmmakers! #WRITERS Pitch their stories or finished scripts, connect with many in the industry who may be looking for ideas #PRODUCERS Find anyone in the Industry to get your project of the ground, or just find a team to get a project going! AMAZING BAY AREA MIXER + PITCH &amp; AUDITION EXTRAVAGANZA AGENDA: Everyone will have 3 Min or More Depending How Many Are There (more time if less people pitching) : (First Come First Pitch) - MUST BE REGISTERED BY NAME TO PITCH. * Pitch Your Project! * Pitch Yourselves! * Do a Monologue * Pitch Your Needs Who To Look For At This Mixer:* Investors&nbsp;* Writers&nbsp;* Producers&nbsp;* Actors&nbsp;* Filmmakers&nbsp;*Film Commissions&nbsp;*Entertainment Lawyers&nbsp;*Distributors&nbsp;*ALL OTHER CAST AND CREW ***Learn What Projects Are Happening and Who Needs Who for Their Film Team! ***Learn About Latest Film Challenges and Local Filmmaking Events Plus MUCH MUCH MORE!!! BRING YOUR BIZ CARDS, FILM FLYERS, HEAD SHOTS and Anything else for Networking PITCHES START ASAP So Please ARRIVE EARLY- NO GUARANTEE TO PITCH IF ARRIVING LATE CARPOOLERS please visit our carpool page on facebook at<a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/MMTBcarpool" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/MMTBcarpool</a> to see who you can catch a ride with!!!--------EVENT IS Brought to you byMMTB- Movie Making Throughout the Bay. More on MMTB- <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.MMTB.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.MMTB.org</a> ALL DONATIONS are VERY APPRECIATED

FREE Film Industry Pitch Fest- FILMMAKERS, PRODUCERS, INVESTORS, ACTORS, WRITERS etc

For More Details &amp; LOCATION INFO BELOW, click more details: FILMMAKERS, ACTORS, WRITERS!!! Compete To Make the BEST Short Film! Also Compete for - Best Actor, Best Story etc. Short Films Made During This Event are Played During BASH- Bay Area &amp; Sacramento Film Festival at a Local Theater! See full calendar at https://events.mmtb.org FAQ- www.MMTB.org/About **Must Register in ADVANCE. -Film MADE ON THIS EVENT WILL BE Screened at a local Theater BASH Film Festival. And Voted on!!! It may also be part of a bigger feature film and distributed and streamed. - Everyone attending this event will receive IMDB credits after it Screens in Festival. -Come for the Credits, REEL, Networking, Food, but most of all THE FUN!!!! Register FAR in Advance Before We Sell Out For Certain Passes!**Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please arrive having eaten a big breakfast already. Lunch is usually at 1:30pm- EVERYONE MUST Arrive ON TIME (9:00am for ALL NEW PEOPLE AND ACTORS) for Paperwork/ ID Check In and Script Read Through <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">VIP&#39;s Get Lead or Supporting Roles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">All Non VIP Actors Get to Be in at Least One Scene or More with Significant Lines</li></ul>- Collaborate, Write, and Film A MOVIE with Your Team and compete against other films made the same way! Editing happens over a month and half. Trailers will be out at this time. -WRITERS WARNING- MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE - You will be connected with your director UP TO A MONTH prior to event over zoom, depends if writers and actors passes sell out. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO COLLAB PRIOR TO EVENT, Otherwise, Ideas May Already Be Formed Without You. If you physically attend, will be asked to help with crew/script supervisor etc, attendance in person is OPTIONAL unless script is&nbsp;not done. Your director will be the final say on writing topics etc. Must be able to work well with others without any EGO, everyone who contributes gets IMDB credits. -ACTORS WARNING- MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE AND ARRIVE AT 9AM. In order to take this challenge, you need to be flexible Must be able to work well with others without any EGO. You will get at least a few lines in the short but usually more unless you got the VIP pass, then you will have lead or supporting role. You will receive role and wardrobe requirements at least the day before event. You will get script when you arrive and will have time to rehearse with others. -DP/Editors/Directors/Composers- Contact us in advance before you get passes info@mmtb.org Must be approved, see ticket info for details.------SAN FRANCISCO Location (address will be provided to registered few nights prior)------Under 18?- Parent or Guardian Must Accompany at all times. Child must have a current entertainment work permit copy along with them to leave with us.------For Photos of past events visit our Album Section on Facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/MovieMakingBay/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums-----MMTB is a Non-Profit Organization, any Donations are appreciated.------For more info on MMTB visit https://www.mmtb.org/ or visit our complete calendar of events at <a fr-original-style="" href="//www.MMTB.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.MMTB.org/events</a> CARPOOL- We have a carpool page for MMTB Members, you MUST be registered before you can be accepted in the group. There is no guarantee to find ride, especially if you are new, however, the earlier you register and start posting to the carpool page, the more likely you will catch a ride.- https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMTB.carpool

SF 'FILM IN A DAY!' Actors, Writers & Directors Short Film Challenge

For More Details &amp; LOCATION INFO BELOW, click more details: LOCATIONBrendan Theater1985 Willow Pass Rd Ste e, Concord, CA 94520 BASH- Bay Area &amp; Sacramento Short Films Festival 2026!!BASH is a Semi-Annual Film Festival showcasing a diverse sampling of BAY AREA and SACRAMENTO made shorts and mini features, award-winning directors along with amateurs breaking in the industry and blowing everyone away. From EPIC Comedies, Horrors to Serious Dramas, and Documentaries our selections are eclectic and all across the board!!!! (<a fr-original-style="" href="https://filmfreeway.com/BASHBayAreaShortFilmsFestival8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">TAKING SUBMISSIONS ALL YEAR</a>)PLUS: - Bay Area &amp; Sac CHALLENGE Films Festival - A Variety of Films That Competed in The MMTB Film Challenges Join <a fr-original-style="" href="http://events.mmtb.org/event-calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Here</a> for future challenges!! -(First Date of Each Season) Actors COMPETE for Best Monologue!! -Audience choice winners will win trophy and exposure on our networks. - And of Course NETWORKING PLUS RED CARPET!! LOCATIONBrendan Theater1985 Willow Pass Rd Ste e, Concord, CA 94520 PARKING (Free Lot - plus Outside Building Building Parking Available ) ------------------------------------------- LINE UP- (Not in This Order)- POSTED CLOSER TO DATES EVENT IS Brought to you byMMTB- Movie Making Throughout the Bay. a 501c3 NON-PROFIT .More on MMTB- <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.MMTB.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.MMTB.org</a> FOR ALL MMTB EVENT LISTINGS GO TO -<a fr-original-style="" href="http://events.mmtb.org/event-calendar" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">events.mmtb.org</a>

BASH- Bay Area & Sacramento Short Film Festival 2026

For More Details &amp; LOCATION INFO BELOW, click more details: ACTORS and VO Artists!! Time to Shine! Compete to Be The BEST in front of Filmmakers etc around the Bay and Sac! - TAKE CHALLENGE AND SUBMIT ANYTIME BEFORE MAY 4th- ALL SUBMISSIONS GET SHOWN DURING THE FILM FESTIVAL- BASH- IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE OF FILMMAKERS, PRODUCERS etc. (Monologues will be checked in after deadline, if you submit early, check after the deadline if you haven&#39;t received confirmation of submission) -Receive a Monologue in Email Once You Register (allow 24 hours) -VO Actors Are Allowed To Use a Puppet Or Just Audio along with an Image to use -You will have until MAY 1st anytime to submit your monologue via any video source, quality of video doesn&#39;t matter, it&#39;s all about your skills! -Monologues for this challenge WILL BE Screened and Voted On at a Local Theater During Our Short Film Festival -Monologue will be MAXIMUM 30sec-1 min depending on the script -Winner Will Get Monologue Shared Through All Our Networks - PLUS Winner Receives a Trophy at the Screening Challenge is for 18 years old or Over- New people will have to verify age

ACTORS Monologue Challenge-DUE NOV 2nd (VO ok)

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For More Details &amp; LOCATION INFO BELOW, click more details: COME MAKE A VERTICAL DRAMATIC Improvised FILM!!! &nbsp;Everyone Welcome! &nbsp;**Must Register in ADVANCE- IMDB + Exposure on Social Media. Professionals &amp; Amateurs all work together, ALL ARE WELCOME. - Everyone attending this event will receive IMDB credits,&nbsp; -Film MADE ON THIS EVENT WILL BE Distributed on Social Media &amp; Potentially Screened During Our BASH Film Festival. -Come for the Credits, REEL, Networking, Food, but most of all THE FUN!!!! **Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please arrive having eaten a big breakfast already. Lunch Can Be as Late as 1:30pm - EVERYONE MUST Arrive ON TIME (9:00am for EVERYONE) for Paperwork/ ID Check In and Script Read Through<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">VIP&#39;s Get Lead or Supporting Roles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">All Non VIP Actors Get to Be in at Least One Scene or More with Significant Lines</li></ul>- This will be an IMPROVISED challenge. All planning done day of. NO SCRIPT. -EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PASSES - You will get 7% Profit Share After Distribution. For both the short, and if it becomes a feature film. -WRITERS WARNING- You will collaboratively work with actors improvisation, providing key lines, tracking and adding to story line throughout the day and work with other writers for plans for the improvisers- You may be asked to pitch in with crew if something is needed. This Challenge is DRAMA. YOU MUST PHYSICALLY ATTEND TO PARTICIPATE. Must be able to work well with others without any EGO, everyone who contributes gets IMDB credits. -ACTORS WARNING- This is an improvisational challenge, NO SCRIPT. You are guaranteed &nbsp;1 scene as a regular actor and 3 plus lead/supporting as VIP, however most likely will have more.Must be able to work well with others without any EGO.&nbsp; -CAMERA, EDITORS and COMPOSERS- Contact us in advance before you get passes info@mmtb.org Must be approved, see ticket info for details.------PLEASANT HILL- Location (address will be provided to registered few nights prior) This is for PLEASANT HILL Location, for VERTICAL for Regular Short/Feature Film Challenges:Pleasant Hill- <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.MMTB.org/short" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>San Francisco- <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.MMTB.org/sf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> ------Under 18?- Parent or Guardian Must Accompany at all times. Child must have a current entertainment work permit copy along with them to leave with us.------For Photos of past events visit our Album Section on Facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/MovieMakingBay/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums-----MMTB is a Non-Profit Organization, any Donations are appreciated.&nbsp;------For more info on MMTB visit<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.mmtb.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;https://www.mmtb.org/</a> or visit our complete calendar of events at<a fr-original-style="" href="http://events.MMTB.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;events.MMTB.org</a> CARPOOL- We have a carpool page for MMTB Members, you MUST be registered before you can be accepted in the group. There is no guarantee to find ride, especially if you are new, however, the earlier you register and start posting to the carpool page, the more likely you will catch a ride.- <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMTB.carpool" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMTB.carpool</a> CALENDAR- <a fr-original-style="" href="https://events.mmtb.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>

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