Also Compete for Best Actor, Best Story, etc. Short Films Made During This Event are Played During BASH Film Festival!

**Must Register in ADVANCE.**

• Film MADE ON THIS EVENT WILL BE Screened at a local Theater BASH Film Festival and Voted on! It may also be part of a bigger feature film and distributed and streamed.
• Everyone attending this event will receive **IMDB credits** after it Screens in Festival.
• Come for the Credits, REEL, Networking, Food, but most of all THE FUN!!!! Register FAR in Advance Before We Sell Out For Certain Passes!

Logistics & Warnings:

• **Food:** Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please arrive having eaten a big breakfast already. Lunch is usually at 1:30pm.
• **Arrival:** EVERYONE MUST Arrive ON TIME (9:00am for ALL NEW PEOPLE AND ACTORS) for Paperwork/ ID Check In and Script Read Through.
• **Roles:** VIP’s get Lead or Supporting Roles. All Non-VIP Actors get to be in at least one scene or more with significant lines.
• **Location:** PLEASANT HILL- Location (address will be provided to registered few nights prior).
• **Under 18:** Parent or Guardian Must Accompany at all times. Child must have a current entertainment work permit copy along with them.

WRITERS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE – You will be connected with your director UP TO A MONTH prior to event over zoom. Must be available to collab prior to event, otherwise, ideas may already be formed without you. Your director will be the final say on writing topics. Everyone who contributes gets IMDB credits.

ACTORS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE AND ARRIVE AT 9AM. You need to be flexible and work well with others. You will receive role and wardrobe requirements at least the day before. You will get the script upon arrival and have time to rehearse.

**DP/Editors/Directors/Composers:** Contact us in advance before you get passes info@mmtb.org. Must be approved, see ticket info for details.

FAQ: www.MMTB.org/About | More Info/Calendar: MMTB.org | CARPOOL Group: Facebook Carpool Page

Also Compete for Best Actor, Best Story etc. Short Films Made During This Event are Played During BASH Film Festival! It will also be compiled into a feature film after the festival cycle and distributed online.

**Must Register in ADVANCE.**

• Film MADE ON THIS EVENT WILL BE Screened at a local Theater BASH Film Festival. And Voted on!!! It may also be part of a bigger feature film and distributed and streamed.
• Everyone attending this event will receive **IMDB credits** after it Screens in Festival.
• Come for the Credits, REEL, Networking, Food, but most of all THE FUN!!!! Register FAR in Advance Before We Sell Out For Certain Passes!

Logistics & Warnings:

• **Food:** Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please arrive having eaten a big breakfast already. Lunch is usually at 1:30pm
• **Arrival:** EVERYONE MUST Arrive ON TIME (9:00am for ALL NEW PEOPLE AND ACTORS) for Paperwork/ ID Check In and Script Read Through.
• **Roles:** VIP’s get Lead or Supporting Roles. All Non-VIP Actors get to be in at least one scene or more with significant lines.
• **Collaboration:** Collaborate, Write, and Film A MOVIE with Your Team and compete against other films made the same way! Editing happens over a month and half. Trailers will be out at this time.
• **EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PASSES:** You will get 7% Profit Share for the Feature Film as a Whole AND for the Short Film Made This Day After Distribution.

WRITERS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE – You will be connected with your director UP TO A MONTH prior to event over zoom, depends if writers and actors passes sell out. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO COLLAB PRIOR TO EVENT, Otherwise, Ideas May Already Be Formed Without You. If you physically attend, will be asked to help with crew/script supervisor etc, attendance in person is OPTIONAL unless script not done. Your director will be the final say on writing topics etc. Must be able to work well with others without any EGO, everyone who contributes gets IMDB credits.

ACTORS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE AND ARRIVE AT 9AM. In order to take this challenge, you need to be flexible. Must be able to work well with others without any EGO. You will get at least a few lines in the short but usually more unless you got the VIP pass, then you will have lead or supporting role. You will receive role and wardrobe requirements at least the day before event. You will get script when you arrive and will have time to rehearse with others.

**EDITORS and COMPOSERS:** Contact us in advance before you get passes info@mmtb.org. Must be approved, see ticket info for details.

**Location:** PLEASANT HILL- Location (address will be provided to registered few nights prior).

**Under 18:** Parent or Guardian Must Accompany at all times. Child must have a current entertainment work permit copy along with them to leave with us.

For Photos of past events visit our Album Section on Facebook at- https://www.facebook.com/MovieMakingBay/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums

MMTB is a Non-Profit Organization, any Donations are appreciated.

FAQ: www.MMTB.org/About | More Info/Calendar: MMTB.org | CARPOOL Group: Facebook Carpool Page

Also Compete for Best Actor, Best Story, etc. Short Films Made During This Event are Played During BASH Film Festival!

**Must Register in ADVANCE.**

• Film MADE ON THIS EVENT WILL BE Screened at a local Theater BASH Film Festival and Voted on! It may also be part of a bigger feature film and distributed and streamed.
• Everyone attending this event will receive **IMDB credits** after it Screens in Festival.
• Come for the Credits, REEL, Networking, Food, but most of all THE FUN!!!! Register FAR in Advance Before We Sell Out For Certain Passes!

Logistics & Warnings:

• **Food:** Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please arrive having eaten a big breakfast already. Lunch is usually at 1:30pm.
• **Arrival:** EVERYONE MUST Arrive ON TIME (9:00am for ALL NEW PEOPLE AND ACTORS) for Paperwork/ ID Check In and Script Read Through.
• **Roles:** VIP’s get Lead or Supporting Roles. All Non-VIP Actors get to be in at least one scene or more with significant lines.
• **Location:** OAKLAND- Location (address will be provided to registered few nights prior).
• **Under 18:** Parent or Guardian Must Accompany at all times. Child must have a current entertainment work permit copy along with them.

WRITERS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE – You will be connected with your director UP TO A MONTH prior to event over zoom. Must be available to collab prior to event, otherwise, ideas may already be formed without you. Your director will be the final say on writing topics. Everyone who contributes gets IMDB credits.

ACTORS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE AND ARRIVE AT 9AM. You need to be flexible and work well with others. You will receive role and wardrobe requirements at least the day before. You will get the script upon arrival and have time to rehearse.

**DP/Editors/Directors/Composers:** Contact us in advance before you get passes info@mmtb.org. Must be approved, see ticket info for details.

FAQ: www.MMTB.org/About | More Info/Calendar: MMTB.org | CARPOOL Group: Facebook Carpool Page

Also Compete for Best Actor, Best Story, etc. Short Films Made During This Event are Played During BASH Film Festival!

**Must Register in ADVANCE.**

• Film MADE ON THIS EVENT WILL BE Screened at a local Theater BASH Film Festival and Voted on! It may also be part of a bigger feature film and distributed and streamed.
• Everyone attending this event will receive **IMDB credits** after it Screens in Festival.
• Come for the Credits, REEL, Networking, Food, but most of all THE FUN!!!! Register FAR in Advance Before We Sell Out For Certain Passes!

Logistics & Warnings:

• **Food:** Drinks, Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please arrive having eaten a big breakfast already. Lunch is usually at 1:30pm.
• **Arrival:** EVERYONE MUST Arrive ON TIME (9:00am for ALL NEW PEOPLE AND ACTORS) for Paperwork/ ID Check In and Script Read Through.
• **Roles:** VIP’s get Lead or Supporting Roles. All Non-VIP Actors get to be in at least one scene or more with significant lines.
• **Location:** VALLEJO- Location (address will be provided to registered few nights prior).
• **Under 18:** Parent or Guardian Must Accompany at all times. Child must have a current entertainment work permit copy along with them.

WRITERS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE – You will be connected with your director UP TO A MONTH prior to event over zoom. Must be available to collab prior to event, otherwise, ideas may already be formed without you. Your director will be the final say on writing topics. Everyone who contributes gets IMDB credits.

ACTORS WARNING:

MUST REGISTER FAR IN ADVANCE AND ARRIVE AT 9AM. You need to be flexible and work well with others. You will receive role and wardrobe requirements at least the day before. You will get the script upon arrival and have time to rehearse.

**DP/Editors/Directors/Composers:** Contact us in advance before you get passes info@mmtb.org. Must be approved, see ticket info for details.

FAQ: www.MMTB.org/About | More Info/Calendar: MMTB.org | CARPOOL Group: Facebook Carpool Page

MONOLOGUE ACTING CHALLENGE DETAILS

**TAKE CHALLENGE AND SUBMIT ANYTIME BEFORE MAY 1st**

• – **ALL SUBMISSIONS GET SHOWN** DURING THE FILM FESTIVAL – BASH – IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE OF FILMMAKERS, PRODUCERS etc. (Monologues will be checked in after deadline, if you submit early, check after the deadline if you haven’t received confirmation of submission)
• – Receive a Monologue in Email Once You Register (allow 24 hours)
• – VO Actors Are Allowed To Use a Puppet Or Just Audio along with an Image to use
• – You will have until **MAY 1st anytime** to submit your monologue via any video source, quality of video doesn’t matter, it’s all about your skills!
• – Monologues for this challenge WILL BE Screened and Voted On at a Local Theater During Our Short Film Festival
• – Monologue will be **MAXIMUM 30sec-1 min** depending on the script
• – **Winner Will Get Monologue Shared Through All Our Networks PLUS Winner Receives a Trophy at the Screening**
• – Challenge is for **18 years old or Over** – New people will have to verify age

FAQ: www.MMTB.org/About | More Info/Calendar: MMTB.org | CARPOOL Group: Facebook Carpool Page

BASH – Bay Area & Sacramento Short Films Festival 2026!!

**BASH** is a Semi-Annual Film Festival showcasing a diverse sampling of BAY AREA and SACRAMENTO made shorts and mini features, award-winning directors along with amateurs breaking in the industry and blowing everyone away. From EPIC Comedies, Horrors to Serious Dramas, and Documentaries our selections are eclectic and all across the board!!!! (TAKING SUBMISSIONS ALL YEAR)

PLUS:

• Bay Area & Sac CHALLENGE Films Festival – A Variety of Films That Competed in The MMTB Film Challenges. Join Here for future challenges!!
• (First Date of Each Season) Actors COMPETE for Best Monologue!!
• Audience choice winners will win trophy and exposure on our networks.
• And of Course NETWORKING PLUS RED CARPET!!

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SCHEDULE

• **11:00 am** – Theater Doors OPEN
• **11:30 am** – Films Start – Challenge Films, Monologues
• **12:45 pm** – 15 Min BREAK/Networking
• **1:00 pm** – BASH – Bay Area Short Films Festival Starts (FILMS CHOSEN FOR BASH FESTIVAL)
• **2:45 pm** – 15 Min BREAK/Networking
• **3:00 pm** – CONTINUED – BASH – Bay Area Short Films Festival Starts (FILMS CHOSEN FOR BASH FESTIVAL)
• **4:10 pm** – Doors Locked – No In and Outs During Awards, Apprx 30min.
• **4:10 pm** – VOTE + FILMMAKERS Q&A, Award Announcements, Networking, Red Carpet Photo Opp
• **5:00 pm** – Doors Close

LINE UP: (Not in This Order) – WILL BE ANNOUNCED CLOSER TO FESTIVAL DATE

• BASH Shorts Festival
• Film Challenge Competition
• (First Date of Each Season) Bonus Actors Monologue Challenge Showcase Competition

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LOCATION

Fort Mason Arts and Culltural Center

2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, California 94123

Building D – Full Location and Theater Info **GIVEN UPON REGISTRATION**.

PARKING

(Street Parking Free With a Short Walk, plus Paid Parking Lot Outside Building) – Recommended to take a ride share or carpool.

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EVENT IS Brought to you by **MMTB – Movie Making Throughout the Bay**, a 501c3 NON-PROFIT.

More on MMTB – www.MMTB.org

FOR ALL MMTB EVENT LISTINGS GO TO – events.mmtb.org/event-calendar

Bay Area & Sacramento Information and Pitch Fest

For Filmmakers, Actors and All Industry individuals to **connect, network and get vital information** to help them grow in their careers. PITCH, LISTEN, NETWORK, Do a MONOLOGUE!!! (FIRST COME FIST PITCH Until We Run Out of Time – COME EARLY!)

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LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

• **SACRAMENTO:** 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
• **SAN JOSE MIXER:** 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
• **SAN FRANCISCO:** 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM
• **CONCORD:** 8:30 PM – 10:15 PM

PITCHES START ASAP So Please ARRIVE EARLY – NO GUARANTEE TO PITCH IF ARRIVING LATE

Bring your marketing materials – biz cards, fliers etc.

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WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR:

• **#INVESTORS:** Hear pitches from filmmakers, writers and more!
• **#FILMMAKERS:** Talk about upcoming, or current projects, ideas and inspirations! Find producers, investors, talent and scripts!
• **#ACTORS:** Do monologues or just pitch themselves, connect with producers and filmmakers!
• **#WRITERS:** Pitch their stories or finished scripts, connect with many in the industry who may be looking for ideas!
• **#PRODUCERS:** Find anyone in the Industry to get your project of the ground, or just find a team to get a project going!

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AMAZING BAY AREA MIXER + PITCH & AUDITION EXTRAVAGANZA AGENDA:

Everyone will have **3 Min or More** Depending How Many Are There (more time if less people pitching) :

(First Come First Pitch) – MUST BE REGISTERED BY NAME TO PITCH.

• Pitch Your Project!
• Pitch Yourselves!
• Do a Monologue
• Pitch Your Needs

Who To Look For At This Mixer:

Investors | Writers | Producers | Actors | Filmmakers | Film Commissions | Entertainment Lawyers | Distributors | **ALL OTHER CAST AND CREW**

***Learn What Projects Are Happening and Who Needs Who for Their Film Team!

***Learn About Latest Film Challenges and Local Filmmaking Events Plus MUCH MUCH MORE!!!

BRING YOUR BIZ CARDS, FILM FLYERS, HEAD SHOTS and Anything else for Networking

PITCHES START ASAP So Please ARRIVE EARLY – NO GUARANTEE TO PITCH IF ARRIVING LATE

**CARPOOLERS** please visit our carpool page on facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/MMTBcarpool to see who you can catch a ride with!!!

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EVENT IS Brought to you by **MMTB – Movie Making Throughout the Bay**. More on MMTB – www.MMTB.org

ALL DONATIONS are VERY APPRECIATED