๐ฅ ๐ InFocus is just two days away and we could not be more excited! There's still time to get tickets and we can't wait to see you there! ๐ ๐ฅ
A little inspo for a new feature at InFocus we're affectionately calling....
๐๐ โจThe Gear Petting Zooโจ๐๐
Our friends @videofax & @littlegiantlightingsf will be showing off their gear to seasoned filmmakers and aspiring ones alike, to give folks a glimpse into the wonderful array of gear available to you locally. Grab your tickets @ the link in bio so you don't miss out on this and all the other little surprises we're cooking up!
๐@littlegiantlightingsf is a Bay Area production support company providing high-end lighting and grip for film, photo, and live broadcast. With a deep inventory and a team grounded in real on-set experience, they deliver fast, reliable support for everything from commercial shoots to large-scale corporate productions.
๐@videofax is a full service camera rental facility located in San Francisco. With an extensive inventory, they cater to the motion picture, commercial, documentary, industrial, and live event industries. Their technicians are trained to maintain our cameras, lenses, and tools to top standards, ensuring they are reliable and dependable.
What are you doing March 19th? Wanna come over to our place and watch one of the best films ever and enter in to win some free gear?
Let's save the world; er, I mean, Change it!! - I guess that's our motto at BAYCAT so what better way to celebrate that than to watch a classic like "The Fifth Element" surrounded by alumni & staff as we build community & eat some good movie snacks.
Doors open at 6, movie starts at 6:30!
RSVP to be entered into a raffle, we will be giving away tickets at the door. The giveaway will happen after the movie. Find the event link in our bio!
One thing we know about BAYCAT? Filmmaking and media production should be FUN. Catch this crew from our Summer 2025 intern cohort having a great time and learning a bunch of hard production skills while they're at it ๐ฝ
We're able to offer paid opportunities like these to emerging creatives because of support from individuals like you. As this Giving Tuesday comes to a close, consider giving to BAYCAT this holiday season to launch the careers of hundreds more young people in 2026๐ซ
Link in bio to give!
๐ฅฐ๐ซฃ๐ฎโ๐จ 10 Days left at BAYCAT until I officially step into my next season as Forever Founder!
๐ฌ๐คณ๐ฝ๐ธ 10 Million Minutes of Memories filled with gratitude & VW selfies (with generations of storytellers: Iman, Mahelet & our newest cohort)!! Celebrate w/ me @oldskoolcafe next Sat, 03.29.25 from 4pm-7pm. RSVP on link in bio. Share your fondest memories with me please! ๐๐ฝ๐ค๐๐๐ฝ
Spooky Season is here! ๐ป๐
One of our longtime clients, the Golden State Warriors, have events throughout the year at Thrive City, a dynamic community gathering space created by the Warriors and Kaiser Permanente to promote health and wellness. It has been our pleasure to capture the joy & excitement at these events throughout the year.
๐ฆ๐ฌ Hope this sneak peek from last years Thrill-o-ween gives you some costume inspiration as Halloween is quickly approaching!
This year, BAYCAT Studio had the honor of working with the SF Giants, to commemorate Willie Mays and his lasting legacy. โจ
Stepping out onto the diamond field was a thrill for us, as was working with the incredible SF Giants media team to commemorate the impact of one of baseball's greatest legends before his passing in June 2024.
Rest in peace, Willie Mays! Thank you for all of your contributions to American Baseball and paving the way for talented young folks like yourself on their own paths to greatness. โพโค๏ธ
Talent: Rikki Norris
Director: @jonharrisonsb
Co-Director/Producer: @deedrizzle
Production Manager: @thewaysofchin
Editor: @_arashmalekzadeh
DP: @igotsacamera
Cam-Op Assistant: Taylor Balaoro
Key Grip: @marc_lenahan
Gaffer: @aajayiiii
#SFGiants #GiantsBaseball #WillieMays #SayHeyKid #MaysMagic #BaseballLegend #Baseball #MLB #BayArea #SanFrancisco #SFBay #BayAreaSports #Film #SportsFilm #Filmmaking
๐ Happy 20th Birthday, BAYCAT! ๐
20 years ago, I started BAYCAT to change who gets to tell the stories that shape our world. Today, Iโm so proud of how far weโve comeโthanks to YOUโour incredible community of youth, mentors, partners, funders, team members and supporters who believed in this mission from day one and created a sense of belonging that has lasted 20 years. ๐ฅฐ
To everyone whoโs been part of this journeyโmy heart is full of the deepest gratitude! LETโs CELEBRATE TOGETHER: if youโve been part of this journey or know someone who has, show your love for BAYCAT by sharing your favorite memories, photos, videos, or stories, and tag others. Use #BAYCAT20Years so we can create a viral thread and uplift all of YOU who have been part of BAYCATโs beautiful community of storytellers. ๐ฌ
Hereโs to the next 20 years of changing the storytellers to change the world!
Read my personal journey here: [Link in bio]
Watch our 20-year journey video: [Link in bio]
#BAYCAT20Years
BAYCAT Studio has a longstanding relationship with the Generation Thrive, the non-profit arm of The Warriors Community Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. The non-profit hub supports Bay Area organizations and schools through education and wellness programming by building capacity and providing opportunities to youth and the educators that serve them.
We love working with organizations that are mission aligned and Generation Thrive is an incredible example of how non-profits can uplift each other in the Bay Area. Check out this video we made for them highlighting the important work of our educators in helping the next generation thrive! ๐ฑ
DP: @robot_productions
Director: Margarita Tenisi
Producer: Jarred Gregory-Grimes
Co-Director/Producer: Sommar Washington
Cam-Op Assistant/PA: @thenithink
Editor: @_arashmalekzadeh
๐ฒ Stern Grove is right up there as a response to, "What makes San Francisco, San Francisco?" ๐
Offering 1000+ free live concerts, they have been paving the way in creating access so that folks all around the Bay can enjoy the universal language of music! ๐ถ
It was such a joy for us to work with them as a client in 2023, and to be apart of capturing the magic that is Stern Grove! โจ
๐ฌ โ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐พ๐ผ๐ ๐๐จ ๐ก๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐.โ
Meet ๐๐ผ๐ต๐ป-๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐น (๐๐ฃ) ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐, ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐งโ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ! ๐ JPโs journey started in 2010 as a middle schooler learning music production at BAYCAT. Through our programs over the years, he explored video production, sound recording, graphic design, and eventually came back as a filmmaking intern and apprentice in 2021. Fast forward to 2024, JP is now shaping the next generation of creatives as BAYCATโs Academy Coordinator!
Catch JPโs story here, and join us in celebrating 20 years of changing the narrative with BAYCAT at InFocus 2024 next Wednesday! ๐
Featuring: @genius2751
Director:ย @deedrizzle
Creative Producer: Margarita Tenisi
Producer:ย @thewaysofchin
DP:ย @phelleston
Gaffer: bel_tron3030
DIT:ย @gagbodjan
Sound:ย @lifecycle_films ย &ย @cdeeg
Editor:ย @wesleybanford
#BAYCATis #InFocus2024 #BAYCAT20 #ChangeTheNarrative #FilmmakingForAll
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