Re-Take Oakland, Re-Present Media

RE-TAKE OAKLAND

Re-Take Oakland was a two-year public education and filmmaker mentoring program (2019-2021). Documentary filmmakers of color created short personal films featuring stories of individuals, families, and communities in Oakland. They presented these films in collaboration with community partners in post-film dialogues.

Filmmaker Updates

For Us, By Us fellow, Priyanka Suryaneni, is screening her film, Saranam Gacchâmi, with the Richmond Public Library. Sat, October 5, 3:30pmRichmond City Council Chambers440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 This special screening will include a musical performance by renowned Tibetan artists, a panel discussion, and Tibetan tea and food. Register here. Saranam Gacchâmi […]

Sep

20

PARAMITA, directed by Re-Take Oakland filmmaker Kirthi Nath, is currently screening at festivals. Part poetry, part memoir-style reflection and part prayer, PARAMITA bears witness to Prajna Choudhury’s 25-year coming out process with her traditional Bangladeshi mother. Told with intimacy, tenderness and a quiet power, PARAMITA invites us into a meditative spiritual experience as Prajna connects […]

Sep

13

Two Re-Take Oakland filmmakers were awarded a 2024 Berkeley FILM Foundation Grant. Congratulations to Jessica Jones (Women Who Ride) and Pallavi Somusetty (The Aunties – working title)! Women Who Ride is an intimate portrait of D’Vious Wayz Motorcycle Club, Oakland’s first Black all-women motorcycle club. Led by Tish Edwards, this group has been together for […]