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SF’s Bernal Heights Drive-In + Outdoor Movie Festival (Oct. 1-29)

Free screenings of diverse, local filmmakers’ works throughout October
By - posted 9/30/2021 No Comment

Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema presents free screenings of diverse, local filmmakers’ works in neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and other community-friendly spaces to increase the exposure and recognition of local artists and to heighten appreciation by neighborhood and citywide residents while bringing the community together.

Enjoy free screenings of short films of all genres at a pop-up drive-in at Alemany Market Plaza and Precita Park.

Friday, Oct. 1: South Slope Cinema Drive In Movie Night

RSVP Required – Opening Night—South Slope Cinema finds us back at Alemany Market Plaza for a “pop-up drive-in” thanks to the wonderful folks at the Department of Real Estate.

  • Line-up: Short films of all genres
  • It’s free admission, but capacity is limited; therefore, we must require reservations for each vehicle and entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • Sound is broadcast via an FM station on your car or portable radio
  • No entry to walk-ins or people on cycles

Saturday, Oct. 2: Under the Stars, Precita Park

You know the drill: Bring a picnic, a blanket, a low-back chair and dress for cool weather. No reservations required. Join us as we celebrate the filmmakers whose films we feature tonight. Music 5:30-7 pm, Films 7-9:30 pm – Precita Ave at Folsom Street

Line-up: Short films of all genre; full feature length film, Last Black Man In San Francisco

Friday, Oct. 29, 2021: Best of Bernal, Season Finale – Drive In Movie Night

Alemany Market Plaza • 100 Alemany Blvd
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm; Gates open at 6:00 pm
RSVPs Required – RSVPs open on October 22

The Best of Bernal Season Finale features the five award-winning films and filmmakers of the 2021 season. The evening begins with a video of the awards ceremony, where the season’s major sponsors present the awards to the winning filmmakers and the filmmakers say a few words about their film and the inspiration for it. Then the audience is treated to a viewing of the five films, which won awards

  • It’s free admission, but capacity is limited; therefore, we must require reservations for each vehicle and entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • Sound is broadcast via an FM station on your car or portable radio
  • No entry to walk-ins or people on cycles

Pop-Ups Around the Hill

Eventbrite registration is required.
Registrations open the Friday, before the event.

Thursday, October 7, 2021
Co-Presenter BAVC MEDIA, YEMM
Secession Art & Design
3235 Mission Street
Eventbrite Registration opens 10/2/21

Thursday, October 14, 2021
Co-Presenter: Citizen Film
Bernal Star Restaurant
410 Cortland Avenue
Eventbrite Registration opens 10//9/21

Thursday, October 21, 2021
Co:Presenter: Ciné+Mas, SF Latino Film Festival
Bernal Star Restaurant
410 Cortland Avenue
Eventbrite Registration opens 10/16/21