BAICFF's mission is to present culturally diverse, value affirming cinema by, for, and about children.
BAICFF is A Playdate for the Imagination™ - an annual film festival programmed especially for families. Through the festival, children gain visual exposure to varied cultures, traditions, lives and experiences. As they come to better understand the world, children grow into thoughtful and conscious adults.
In January 2009, The Renaissance School and Screen 360: Films for Children of the World produced the first Bay Area International Children's Film Festival in the San Francisco East Bay. The festival began as a creative community event to support educational programs that foster global understanding and cultural exchange. In particular, the festival contributed to The Renaissance School's biannual international travel program, which took 40+ elementary level students to the Yucatan for 10 days in the fall of 2009.
The Film Festival Committee is a passionate group of parents committed to creating a compelling family event.
| Jim Capobianco | Film Scout & Selection |
| Lisa Fitzgerald | Co-Producer, Film Scout & Selection |
| Ryan Flaherty | Event Consultant |
| Austin Forbord | Technical Director |
| Steve Glanzer | Graphic Design |
| Don Maszle | Webmaster & Designer |
| Shelley Trott | Co-Producer, Communications |
| Geoff Yetter | Event Manager |
BAICFF is run entirely by volunteers and is fiscally sponsored by Media Alliance.
For instructions on how to submit a film to BAICFF, click here.
To learn about other ways to contribute to BAICFF, click here.