About

OUR MISSION


1. Support young/new filmmakers with telling their stories.


2. To increase awareness of the many careers related to the film industry.


3. To enhance the image of Oakland within Oakland.


4. To utilize The Oakland International Film Festival to showcase Independent films made by Oakland filmmakers and filmmakers from around the world.

5. Create jobs for local residents in the film industry.


Team

David Roach - Founding Director
Paula Harrell - Special Events
Randolph Belle- Community Relations

Founding Board

David Roach- President
John Drake- Secretary
Sharon Norwood-Treasurer

New Board Members (since 2009)
Jody Colley
Mack Roach III


Advisory Board

Lathan Hodge
Samm Styles
Helen Wyman
Jacquie Taliferro
Tamara Perkins
Shabaka Henley
Erroll Jackson
Charles Johnson
Zsa Zsa Rensch
Terri Vaughn
Oliver Sims