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A quarterly short film screening series for 805-area filmmakers.

Synopsis

A quarterly short film screening series for 805-area filmmakers. We host documentary, animation, music video, narrative, and experimental short films, and host a networking mixer afterwards.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Soraya Simi — Founder
Soraya started the 805 Film Collective out of a desire to bring people together and nurture meaningful community. Since its founding in 2023, the organization has grown to over 500 members and expanded to 10 cities. It is both a creative community epicenter & an independent film agency. Soraya is also the documentary filmmaker behind Row of Life.

Kevin McDevitt — Program Producer
Kevin created and continues to produce & program The Film Lab for 805 Film Collective. He’s a filmmaker as well, with true-crime comedy Bike Short currently playing in festivals worldwide.

Jadyn Chen — Executive Producer
Jadyn Chen runs Third Autumn Agency, a creative studio based in Santa Barbara with focuses in design, illustration, and storytelling. She has a strong passion for translating complex thoughts into vibrant imagery and leads the brand identity and design behind the Collective. We are building a network of volunteers, to help with our efforts. Currently there are 8 committed Ambassadors, and we also have both ad hoc & ongoing volunteers who have specifically helped run the door at our Film Lab programs, like Colleen O’Mara

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Contact

For inquiries, please contact fiscalsponsorship@filmindependent.org.