Drunken Film Festival

A FILM FEST IN BARS? THAT'S RIGHT!

Drunken Film Fest partners with fun and friendly bars to present free pop-up film events! We’re here to create a unique film festival experience for everyone without sacrificing any of the quality of major festival programming. We might have some drinks, but we're more about getting drunk on film.

Jackpot! The 7th Annual Drunken Film Fest Oakland is here. From October 4-11, join us for eight fun nights of independent films, where every night brings a new adventure to your week!

We're called "Drunken Film Fest" because we bring films directly to you in bars. Drinking is optional, of course! For the first time ever, we're heading across the bay to San Francisco for our Opening Night and kicking things off with two nights of feature-length films in theaters. Then we head into our program of 69 short films in bars!

• October 4 - Balboa Theater (San Francisco)
• October 5 - The New Parkway
• October 6 - The Double Standard
• October 7 - Stay Gold
• October 8 - Beeryland
• October 9 - Temescal Brewing
• October 10 - Eli's Mile High Club
• October 11 - Continental Club

October 4th: Caterpillar (San Francisco)

Documentary FeatureDirected by Liza MandelupBalboa Theater at 7:30 PM 

Beaten down by the struggle and stagnating in club life, David’s not where he wants to be. Where he knows he should be. Happy. But this youtube video he came across has the answers. What it offers can change his life.

Liza Mandelup’s captivating follow-up to the incisive and prescient Jawline is a globe-trotting documentary odyssey into identity, perception, and the ceaseless pursuit of contentment.

October 5th: My Imaginary Life for Someone (Oakland)

Narrative FeatureDirected by Ryan McGlade & Molly WurwandThe New Parkway at 9:30 PM

Five women enveloped in opulence at the turn of the millennium welcome us into their sanctuaries.

Drunken Film Fest Oakland fan favorite Ryan McGlade (Buddymovie ‘22 Best US Narrative, Knickknacks ‘20, Bennifer ‘18) is joined by artist and filmmaker Wolly Wurwand in their joint feature debut.

October 6th-11th: Short Films (Oakland)

Animation, Avant-Garde, Documentaries, Local, Music Videoes, Narratives

7:00 PM at a different bar each night - RSVP ABOVE

Free pop-up screenings of short films in some of the best bars around Oakland! These are first-come, first-served, so grab your spot early and bring blankets to stay warm or to sit with us in the "first row" on the ground (sickos only :P).

Each night is a special program that blends genres together throughout blocks of short films and intermissions. It's the perfect way to get out of the house for a chill night out with potential and old friends!

Your Vote Matters

In many ways, but we're talking about our AUDIENCE AWARD! You'll get the chance to vote for your favorite film each night to help us choose who wins. Grab a ballot and rip through your favorite title.

Follow us at @DFFOakland to learn who wins each award after the festival.