Documentary Foundation

Sign up for Doc School!

August 31st, 2011

The Doc School began in 2009. Over the last two years, we have helped more than 200 local high school students create 40 short films about important local issues. Many alumni of the course are now studying film and journalism at top universities including NYU, CalArts, Chapman University, and San Francisco State.

This fall’s class is open to both first-time filmmakers and returning Doc Schoolers. Space is limited, so register soon!

The Class:

Award-winning filmmakers teach students how to produce, shoot and edit a documentary film. Over eight weeks, each small team of students produces a 3-5 minute film about a local issue. At the end of the course, they premiere their films at the Doc School Film Festival.

Watch past Doc School films on our Vimeo page.

Details:

8 Saturday classes 11:00am-1:00pm at KVIE studios

-First Class- Saturday October 15th

-Film Festival- Sunday December 18th

Tuition: $390

Scholarships are available. Please enquire by sending an email to ali@documentaryfoundation.org

Register:

Click here to register for the fall 2011 Doc School.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Host a Screening of Age of Champions!

August 2nd, 2011

The world premiere of our documentary Age of Champions at the 2011 Silverdocs Film Festival in Washington, DC was a big success! We premiered to a cheering audience of over 600 people. The screening was met with a standing ovation and the Washington Post called Age of Champions “infectiously inspiring.”

We are now working with those who are dedicated to staying healthy and engaged no matter your age to bring Age of Champions to your community. If you are interested in hosting a screening of Age of Champions at your local senior center, assisted living center, church or club, please visit the ‘host a screening’ page on the Age of Champions website for more information and sign up today!

Support Baseball in China

July 6th, 2011

The main character in our documentary about baseball in Far West China, Diamond in the Dunes, is hard at work spreading baseball to students in China who otherwise would not have the opportunity to play. Parhat Ablat is the lead in our film and the founder of the Xinjiang Baseball Foundation in the Far Western Xinjiang Province of China.

Parhat’s university-level team has been invited to compete in an annual collegiate national tournament and he needs your help to get there. He also has started the only elementary school-level baseball teams in the region and plans to form a youth league. Please read the attached letter from Parhat and consider making a donation to his Foundation.

If you are interested in contributing, please donate via our Foundation and the funds will be directed to Parhat in China. His team begins competition on July 24th and your help is urgently needed. Please visit this link to donate now.

Age of Champions Premiere at Silverdocs Film Fest!

July 3rd, 2011

The world premiere of our documentary AGE OF CHAMPIONS at the 2011 Silverdocs Film Festival in Washington, DC was a big success!

After countless hours of producing, shooting, and editing, we premiered to a cheering audience of over 600 people. The screening was met with a standing ovation and the Washington Post called Age of Champions “infectiously inspiring.”

Check out the Washington Post feature, photos from the red carpet, and the Age of Champions website for more information.

We will be making an announcement soon about upcoming screenings in you community.

Another DOC SCHOOL wrapped up!

May 21st, 2011

Thanks to all of you who attended the Doc School Film Festival! Students from across the Sacramento-area worked over the last couple months to complete eight short documentaries on important local topics. Their films premiered at the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center in front of an audience of over 200 people!

Check out this Doc School’s big winner! Rex Cycles was awarded Best Picture at the Doc School Film Festival.

Visit the Doc School vimeo page to watch all of the new films!

DOC SCHOOL at the Bicycle Film Festival

May 10th, 2011

Bikes, films, even a Doc School film premiere! Join us at to the 2nd Annual Bicycle Film Festival, which kicks off this Thursday May 12th at the Crocker Art Museum. As part of the BFF festivities on Saturday May 14th in Fremont Park, a special Doc School film about local bike maker Steve Rex will be shown at 9pm. Come support this growing festival and the Doc School!

Visit the Sacramento Bicycle Film Festival website for & the schedule.

If you’re interested in seeing the rest of the Doc School films, please join us at the Doc School Film Festival on Sunday May 15th at the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center at 6pm. View the invitation here and mark your calendar!

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Age of Champions at the 2011 National Senior Games!

March 29th, 2011

If you are competing in the 2011 Summer National Senior Games, mark your calendars! You are invited to the AGE OF CHAMPIONS premiere on Sunday June 19th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

http://www.vimeo.com/24026838

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Age of Champions in Tampa!

February 23rd, 2011

You are invited to the AGE OF CHAMPIONS screening & Senior Health Fair Monday March 21 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts (Jaeb Theater) in Tampa.

- Screenings at 3:30pm and 6:30pm

- Meet the stars of the film! The Tigerettes, 65+ women’s basketball national champs

- Lecture by Dr. Mike Murray: “What Drug Companies Won’t Tell You!”

- Super Seniority Health Fair (free to the public) begins at noon and continues all day long!

Tickets for the screening are $10 at the door or $8 online — click here to buy tickets now!.

http://www.vimeo.com/20805317

Another Amazing Batch of Doc School Films!

December 13th, 2010

Thanks to all of you who attended the Doc School Film Festival! Students from across the Sacramento-area worked over the last couple months to complete eight short documentaries on important local topics. Their films premiered at the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center last night in front of an audience of over 200 people!

Check out this Doc School’s big winner! Behind the Wheel was awarded Best Picture at the Doc School Film Festival.

Visit the Doc School vimeo page to watch all of the new films!

http://www.vimeo.com/17779318

Join Us at the Doc School Film Festival!

November 22nd, 2010

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VIEW THE FILM FESTIVAL INVITE

On Sunday, December 12th, 30 of the Sacramento-area’s finest high school filmmakers will premiere their short documentaries on important local issues. Please join us at the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center as this fall’s Doc School students showcase their work!