Oakland Youth Filmmakers Take Over Grand Lake Theater for YouthBeat’s 15th Annual Showcase
Join us on Tuesday, May 19th for this FREE family-friendly community event that celebrates 15 years of empowering Oakland youth through filmmaking, media arts, and workforce development. Hope to see you there!
🎉 Tuesday, May 19th | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Grand Lake Theater | 3200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
The free public event will feature student-produced short films, animation, photography, and multimedia storytelling created by Oakland youth participating in YouthBeat programs across Oakland Unified School District schools and community sites. Tickets are FREE to the public, with a suggested donation benefiting YouthBeat’s youth media and workforce development programs throughout OUSD.
The event will also feature interactive activities, raffle prizes, student photo exhibits, and a red-carpet experience for students, families, and community.
Check out our program schedule below:
4:30pm - Doors Open
Walk the red carpet and snap a photo with your family and friends. Grab your snacks and take your seats for the show!
5:00pm-6:00pm - Take One: Emerging Voices
Join us to celebrate our up-and-coming storytellers, showcasing films and animations from students at the beginning of their creative journey.
6:00PM-7:00pm - mingle hour
Intermission: Enjoy interactive activities throughout the theater, buy exclusive YouthBeat merch, win prizes, and check out the student photo gallery.
7:00pm-8:45pm - Take Two: Featured Presentation
Come see our accomplished filmmakers and animators, presenting standout short films that push creative boundaries and showcase confident storytelling, refined technique, and distinct artistic voices.
Can’t attend but still want to support?
Thanks to Our
Generous Financial Sponsors!
Thank you to our in-kind donation partners for our amazing raffle prizes!
Want to go further?
We’re actively seeking event sponsors and in-kind donors to help make this event a success. If your company or organization is interested in partnering with us, contact us here or email Kristal Raheem, Development Manager, at Kristal@youthbeat.org.