When is the next screening?
The 2010 season kicks off on September 2, Opening Night. Four more evenings of screenings, music and more follow on September 3 with a Film Crawl on Cortland Avenue, September 4, a Hilltop Screening on Bernal Heights Park and September 5, Closing Night at Precita Park. Then October 4 sees us back for a Season Finale at El Rio (must be 21 years of age). See the events page for schedule and lineup of films and music.

In addition, quarterly indoor screenings are being presented in conjunction with and hosted by the Bernal Heights Branch Library. Films and Filmmakers Between the Stacks will be offered the first Tuesday in May, August and November in the evenings, 7-8:30pm. Library users and film-lovers are invited to view an evening program of film(s) and Q&A discussion with local filmmakers. Selected titles will vary, including shorts, longer-length features, narratives, documentary film, video and multi-media formats – all produced by local artists. To keep up with what’s happening sign up for our enews.

What is the price of admission?
All screenings and events are free.

How can I be involved?
We need volunteers to help with a variety of tasks.

OUTREACH:  Distribute posters/flyers to local businesses, cafes, libraries, bulletin boards, public announcement boards, and other legal posting areas. Time frame: 8/18-8/20Job can be done at volunteer’s convenience during daytime or evening hours

FLYERING: Drop announcements to businesses/residents located adjacent to screening site, Precita Park: Time frame: 8/30-9/3. Job can be done at volunteer’s convenience.

SCREENING COORDINATION: Light set-up, welcome duties, assisting at Information table, passing out programs / surveys, giving audience direction, light break-down. Time frame: Screenings on

• Thursday, September 9/2, 6:30-9:30pm  - OPENING NIGHT
• Friday, September 9/3, 6:30-9:30pm  - FILM CRAWL (various venues)
• Saturday, September 9/4, 6:00-8:00 or 8:00-10:00pm - BERNAL HEIGHTS PARK
• Sunday, September 9/5, 6:00-8:00pm or 8:00-10:00pm - PRECITA PARK
• Monday, October 10/4, 6:30-9:30pm – SEASON FINALE at EL RIO

If you can volunteer for a two-hour stint doing any of the above tasks, please sign up by emailing info@bhoutdoorcine.org or signing up on our Volunteer List at Four Star Video, 402 Cortland Avenue.

Volunteers will have access to “Reserved Seating” at all outdoors venues and will be invited to the season Wrap party with filmmakers, sponsors and advertisers.

Sign up for Enews: Another way of expressing your interest is to sign up for the Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema email newsletter. We can then keep you informed of opportunities to help us produce, promote and publicize the free screenings.

The screenings are organized and staged by a completely volunteer staff. Your effort is greatly needed and appreciated.

To sign up for the email newsletter, to volunteer, or to provide feedback, go to the Talkback page.

How can I support the free outdoor cinema screenings?
Another way to be involved with little physical effort is to simply help support the free screenings by donating. There are a couple of ways to donate:

I. Use the Donate Now button at the right. Your donation via credit card is tax deductible.

1. Double click on the “Donate Now” button on this page.
2. Scroll down to the “Support NPC” donation form on the page.
3. Pull down the menu attached to “NPC Sponsored Groups” and choose Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema.

II. If you prefer to give us a donation in the form of a check, make it

• Payable to: Neighborhood Parks Council
• Memo: Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema
• Mail to: Neighborhood Parks Council, 451 Hayes Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
  

Can I advertise or sponsor on the Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema screen or program?
There are a number of different levels of advertising through the Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema — from basic print ads in our official programs to full screen exposure at each screening. Please contact info@bhoutdoorcine.org or call 415.641.0324.

Can I submit my film/video? How?
Submissions for the 2010 season are closed. Submissions for the 2011 season will open February 1, 2011. There are no fees for submitting your work. Submission criteria are below. For more information please contact anne@bhoutdoorcine.org.

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