Bay Street Emeryville is thrilled to be partnering with The Rotten City Cultural District for the 2nd Annual Emeryville Film Festival.
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
When: 12pm-10pm
Where: RCCD & AMC Bay Street 16
This one-day cinematic event will showcase the best of local filmmaking, featuring a diverse array of films that highlight the region’s innovative spirit and rich cultural tapestry. With carefully curated programming blocks, the festival brings together documentaries, animation, and live-action narratives, all from local filmmakers.
The festival’s thematic blocks explore thought-provoking topics such as community resilience, innovation, environmental stewardship, and the vibrant diversity of the Bay Area. Highlights include 6 exciting blocks of curated content:
- Beyond the Lamplight: Independent Works from
- Pixar Creators – Curator: Blake Bauman and Rebecca Nisco
- Bright Ideas: Student Film Showcase – Curator: Tony Alfaro
- Human Stories: Short Documentary Block – Curator: Jalena Keane-Lee
- Trust The Process – Curator: Sean Wells & Roast n’ Post
- Laughter is the Cure To… – Curator: Langstyn Avery
- Resilience: Inside & Out – Curator: Tanisha Cannon (Legal Services for Prisoners with Children) & Rahsaan Thomas (San Quentin Film Festival)
Get more information and purchase your tickets HERE.
PLAN AHEAD!
Bay Street Emeryville offers convenient parking in three on-site garages, plus on-street spaces along Bay Street. All parking areas are well-lit with clearly marked entrances and exits. For rates, payment options, and details on our paid parking program, CLICK HERE.
Bay Street is BARTable! Consider taking BART to MacArthur Station and riding the free Emery Go-Round shuttle straight to Bay Street. It’s fast, easy, and great for the environment. Plan your trip using the BART Trip Planner.