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🎬 CASTING CALL | BAY AREA

Oakland Kid Productions is casting for an upcoming episodic comedy series! We’re looking for talented Black/African American actors to bring this proof of concept to life.

🎭 Roles:

* Male Lead | Ages 30–40
* Female Lead | Ages 30–40
* Supporting Female Lead | Ages 50–65

📍 Bay Area ONLY
🎥 Non-SAG | Proof of Concept
📸 Reel footage, professional photos, on-set experience and opportunities for future projects.

CASTING IMMEDIATELY!

📩 hello@OaklandKidProductions.com
🌐 OaklandKidProductions.com

Know someone who fits? Tag them or share this opportunity!

#CastingCall #BayAreaActors #BlackActors #OaklandKidProductions #IndependentFilm

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Last week I attended a Lunch & Listen networking event in Oakland, CA. hosted by @blackfilmguild we talked nonprofit, entrepreneur life, financial literacy, human connection, and enjoying life while building the dream. We laughed, listened, and shared gratitude over a coffee ceremony (my 1st ever). The work is business but the relationships are personal!! 10/10 experience.

#entrepreneurship #nonprofits #community #networking

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Proud of this Brutha… I remember when this Multi Talented Brutha was out here in the music game with Hieroglyphics @therealhierocrew and was doing music videos with Casual @casualrapgod / Keith Murray @heskeithmurrayrap / Planet Asia @planetasiamedallions holding his own with some lyrical acrobatics .. With new music coming by the way,.. To now being a Well Accomplished Actor.. The Evolution has been so raw to watch.. 🫡✊🏾

Academy Award Winner Maharshal Ali @mahershalaali stars in
Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother

He’ll do anything for his family.
See Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother in select theaters 9/25 with additional cities and dates opening soon. World Premiere in October!!

Support this Good Brutha when this movie drops!! Who coming to watch it with me???
✊🏾💯

#mahershalaali #yourmotheryourmotheryourmother

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Sharing science with Prescott Elementary. Thanks Walter (@blackfilmguild) for filming and @rare_radiance for helping with interviews. Thanks @portias_avatar for putting it all together.

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“Our town kept a pulse beating,
With a heart undefeated by collapse,
Still achieving with a power to come back.”
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THE WEIGHT is Part II of Soul as a City (Ode Oakland). This movement enters the pressure beneath Oakland’s beauty: loss, memory, struggle, art, displacement, and the responsibility of carrying a city that has repeatedly learned how to rise.
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As the unseen spirit of Oakland guides Jonah from isolation toward recognition, what first feels like a haunting becomes a reminder that survival is also a form of memory.
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In association with @westoaklandmatters, the complete film was premiered at the 3rd Annual West Fest 2026 on Sunday 7/26/26 at @7thwestoakland. To learn more, visit www.jrrice.com and westoaklandmatters.org
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CREDITS
-Written, directed, and performed by J.R. Rice
-Music production by Lax the Monk @laxthemonk
-"Nuances” by Mtafiti Imara @imaramtafiti with artist's permission
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Presented with West Oakland Matters. Special thanks to Malcolm, Jeanette, the Port of Oakland, and Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
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Save, share, and tag someone who understands Oakland’s power to come back. Follow @imjrice for Part III: Still Here.
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@imjrice
@westoaklandmatters
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
jrrice.com

#SHORTFILM #Oakland #BlackFilm #IndependentFilm #SpokenWord

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Soul As a City - Short Film (OFFICIAL TRAILER)
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When you think of Oakland,
What do you imagine?
Is it history and trouble,
Or beauty and struggle,
Or more than a city,
But a soul from rumble?
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Watch the official trailer for “Soul as a City (Ode Oakland),” an original spoken-word short film written, directed, and performed by Oakland author and poet J.R. Rice (@imjrice). The film will make its official premiere this Sunday, 7/26, at West Fest 2026 organized by @westoaklandmatters. Join us for a celebration of West Oakland, community, culture, and independent local art.
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West Oakland Matters 2026:
3rd Annual WEST FEST
Jul 26, 2026, 3 – 8 PM
7th WEST @7thwestoakland
1255 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607
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- Presented in association with West Oakland Matters.
- Original spoken-word poem by J.R. Rice.
- Music production by Lax the Monk @laxthemonk
- "Nuances” by Mtafiti Imara @imaramtafiti with artist's permission
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Soul as a City is the first short film from “The Three Jonahs” cinematic visual series based on Rice’s upcoming poetry collection, I Was, Am, Will Be.
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Watch the trailer, share it with someone who loves Oakland, and subscribe for the complete film and future releases.
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Follow: @imjrice
Website: jrrice.com
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#westoakland #festival #movies #shortfilm #a24

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🗳️ THE VOTES ARE IN — NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

You nominated, Sacramento — and now YOU get to decide who receives our $250 donation this month!
We’ve shortlisted the top nominees. Drop the number of your pick in the comments below 👇

1️⃣ Only Sunshine Sanctuary — Farm animal rescue & sanctuary right here in our community
2️⃣ My Sisters House — Supporting survivors of domestic violence in Sacramento
3️⃣ Street Soccer SAC — Building community and changing lives through the sport we love
4️⃣ Black Film Guild — Teaching photography & filmmaking to the next generation

⏰ Voting closes Thursday, July 23rd at midnight

🏆 Winner announced this Friday, July 24th!

Tag a friend who should vote! Every comment counts. 💙
📞 (916) 921-6400 | AutoAccident.com

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Adri will be holding down our massage and mindfulness section at the self-care fair this Sunday benefitting the Black Film Guild. Stop by for some art led mindfulness activities and a massage!

Space is limited Link in bio or DMS ‘self care’ to register
12p wellness walk
1p guided relaxation
130p lunch at Sellands (donate 50% of your order by using the coupon code BFG and order ordering online)

#sacramentowellness #selfcare

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Come join therapist @pinkismynaturalcolor and photographer @walterwallace84 for our pet friendly photo wellness walk at 12p this Sunday 4.26.26. Link is bio, or DM us self care to register!

We hope to see you there!

#sacramentowellness #selfcare

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Mobility, injury prevention, and performance all require proper breathing. Come learn how to breathe and move better with Dr. Arneka from @resilientspine at the 3rd annual self care fair benefitting @blackfilmguild this Sunday, 4.26. Space is limited. DM ‘Self Care’ to register. Link is Bio

#sacramentowellness #sacramentofitness

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The count down has begum for our 3rd Annual Self Care fair!

Registered Dietitian Barbara G will be leading a tasty food demo called 'Fruit, Fiber, and a Fun.'

Sunday, April 26th from Door Open at 930a
At Action Fitness Community in East Sac.

Join our team of wellness professionals for a day of pouring into you with massage, art, and movement bennfitting the @blackfilmguild

Fun..ny is what describes the making of this reel - check out our stories for the blooper reel 😅

And we hope to see you there.

DM the word 'self care' to register. Link In Bio

#selfcare w#sacramentowellness

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We sold out last year, and are 1/2 of the way full already.

Don’t miss out on a day of restorative self care.

Join Dr.Ar’neka with @resilientspine for a strength building mat class

Registered dietician @barbaragowen_rd for a food demo

Licensed therapists @pinkismynaturalcolor and @adri_rodriguezwellness for interactive mindfulness activities

Local artist @jahlilpannell for a community mural

And @sellandscafeandbar for lunch

All benefiting @blackfilmguild

DM us ‘Self Care’ for the registration link.

This is a donation based event nobody will be turned away for a lack of funds.

Shout out to our friends at @my_sisters_house for the adorable reel idea.

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