Welcome to first-ever CAPFest: Come see the best and latest shorts the Bay has to offer! Meet the upcoming generation of filmmakers who are pushing the standards of film in Northern California and engage with professionals from the area alongside several screenings held right on UC Berkeley's campus!
In the Bay, we believe filmmaking has the power to unite. With this event, we are aiming to further connect prospective filmmakers with current industry professionals while showcasing the talent the Bay has to offer. With a multifaceted program of film screenings and guest speakers, we aim to create a space where a shared passion for storytelling and innovative narratives can thrive.
When you submit a film in either the "Berkeley" Submission or the "Bay Area Submission", it is automatically considered in all of the following technical & performance categories:
Technical Awards:
- Best Picture
- Best Directing
- Best Cinematography
- Best Performance
- Best Editing
- Best Writing
- Best Sound
- Best Original Music
- Best Production Design and Art
If you submit to the "Berkeley Submission," you will be considered for the following award:
- Best Berkeley Picture