FREE: Drunken Film Fest Oakland 2025 (Oct. 4-10)

Schedule

Fri Oct 10 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Oakland, CA | Oakland, CA

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Films in bars. For free. New movies in a different bar every night, October 4-10, 2025.
About this Event

FILMS IN BARS. FOR FREE.

Drunken Film Fest Oakland is back October 4–10, bringing world-class short films to some of the best bars in the Bay. Seven nights and seven venues with different short films each time.


HOW IT WORKS
  • Bar screenings are free, but first-come, first-served
  • Screenings begin at 7:00 PM, roll up early to lock in your spot
  • Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy a night of shorts with strangers who might just become your new best buds

OPENING NIGHT FILM

Join us on Saturday, October 4th at 8:00 PM for a special presentation at Artists' Television Access in San Francisco. Tickets are $12 at the door, and the rest of our program (October 5-11th) is free.


WHEN + WHERE
  • Oct 4 @ 8:00 PM - Artists’ Television Access, San Francisco ($12 at the door)
  • Oct 5 @ 7:00 PM - The Double Standard, Oakland (Free)
  • Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - Stay Gold Deli, Oakland (Free)
  • Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM - Beeryland, Oakland (Free)
  • Oct 8 @ 7:00 PM - Temescal Brewing, Oakland (Free)
  • Oct 9 @ 7:00 PM - Eli's Mile High Club, Oakland (Free)
  • Oct 10 @ 7:00 PM - Acapella, Oakland (Free)

YOU PICK A WINNER

its name on your ballot. Help us pick the 2025 Auidence Award recipient. Every night, you’ll vote for your favorite film by ripping through its name on your ballot.


STAY IN THE LOOP

Follow us at @dffoakland for instant updates and reminders!

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Oakland, CA, United States

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