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1. The ITVS Indie Roundup

   August 10, 2012

   A curated list of indie news and recommendations from ITVS’s Rebecca Huval. Werner Herzog fans rejoice! This 30-minute autobiographical documentary from 1986 shows the acclaimed German auteur meandering his childhood mountains and planning a never-completed filmmaking expedition to the Himalayas. If you ever need a solid example of how to raise…

2. That’s a Wrap!

   May 3, 2012

   Thursday marks the end of the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival, which featured three ITVS funded documentary films, including Bitter Seeds, The Invisible War, and The Waiting Room.The 55th San Francisco International Film Festival is closing tonight on a high note, celebrating their festival journey with.... well, Journey! After a…

3. Vive le SFIFF!

   April 19, 2012

   Thursday marks the start of the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival, and ITVS is proud to have three documentary films honored in the festival lineup, including Bitter Seeds, The Invisible War, and The Waiting Room.  The San Francisco Film Society is encouraging opening night attendees to go French glam for tonight’s Farewell, My Queen…

4. ITVS Joins Leading Bay Area Media Groups to Celebrate Teachers

   September 19, 2011

   This past month, over 100 media-savy educators attended the first Bay Area Media Innovators in  Education event in San Francisco. The event was co-hosted by ITVS, KQED, BAVC, and the San Francisco Film Society.At a time when school budgets are tight, it is rare for teachers to get treated to wine, gourmet treats, and free media content. But ITVS and four…

5. Anyone Can Make a Film. Now What?

   July 20, 2011

   On Monday, July 25 at 7:30pm, ITVS and the San Francisco Film Society will team up to present a panel on the ever-expanding field of digital filmmaking. From presenting on new approaches for crowdfunding to best practices for online distribution — Monday's event includes filmmakers, festival directors, start-up founders, and digital…