BAYCAT Spring 2026 Media Showcase

Join the BAYCAT community for a showcase of inspired, socially-minded media!

BAYCAT's Spring Media Showcase will feature various short films produced by young people ages 11-18, and feature the reels of our Spring 2026 Film Essentials intern cohort.

Our introductory filmmaking students produced, shot, and edited the narrative short film, the  Lost World, written by 7th grader Arely Guillen of the Youth Cinema Project, in Los Angeles. 

Meanwhile, our Open Lab students developed the narrative short film Tough Love, written and directed by Thisbe Weld, about a young person who misreads a social interaction, and the experimental documentary short The Skyluck, which traces the harrowing immigration journey of director Katelyn Wong’s mother from Vietnam on the boat The Skyluck using original poetry and animation.

The Film Essentials Internship focused on introducing emerging creatives (18+) to foundational technical skills in filmmaking, focusing on lighting, camera, sound, and editing, while also guiding interns through pre-production, production, and post-production workflows. Throughout the program, interns shot, produced, and edited short form projects, applying their newfound skills, many of which you will see highlighted in their reels. Through their reels, viewers will get to learn more about each intern, their creative style, roles of interest, and get a peek into their internship experience! 

Please join us on Thursday, May 21st, as these talented artists debut their films and share their artistic process. 

A Q&A and reception will follow the screenings.

5:45 - 6:00 pm: Doors open

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Intro + screening

7:00 - 7:30 pm: Q&A

7:30 - 8:30 pm: Closing remarks + reception

BAYCAT encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please call (415) 701-8228 or email programs@baycat.org in advance.

Questions? Call us at (415) 701-8228 or email us at [email protected].

This production is made possible in part by the California Arts Council, the Crescent Porter Hale Foundation, California Film Commission, and the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and their Families and Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

BAYCAT's free media classes offer San Francisco youth ages 11-18 the chance to explore and create digital media, from filmmaking to audio production.

BAYCAT's 18+ internships and Career Success Intensives offer hands-on learning and real-world production experience for those working to build careers in film and media.

Applications for summer youth programs and internship are currently closed. Sign up for BAYCAT's mailing list to be notified when applications open for future programs!

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