Our Mission

BAICFF's mission is to present culturally diverse, value affirming cinema by, for, and about children.

Our Vision

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.

Our Start

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.

Our People

The Film Festival Committee is a passionate group of parents committed to creating a compelling family event.

Jim CapobiancoFilm Scout & Selection
Lisa FitzgeraldCo-Producer, Film Scout & Selection
Ryan FlahertyEvent Consultant
Austin ForbordTechnical Director
Steve GlanzerGraphic Design
Don MaszleWebmaster & Designer
Shelley TrottCo-Producer, Communications
Geoff YetterEvent Manager

BAICFF is run entirely by volunteers and is fiscally sponsored by Media Alliance.

Our Contact Information

Send questions or suggestions to or
BAICFF c/o Rapt 470 - 25th Street Oakland, CA 94612

For instructions on how to submit a film to BAICFF, click here.

To learn about other ways to contribute to BAICFF, click here.