The BraveMaker Film Festival is an annual film festival founded by Tony Gapastione in 2018, with its first run in 2019. Gapastione has continued to run the festival since its inception.
The festival is held in Redwood City, California and has a consistent focus on justice, diversity, and inclusion. The festival features a wide range of films, including documentaries, narratives, and shorts, and also offers panels, workshops, and networking events with industry professionals. Each screening is followed by an in-person panel discussion. All films shown during the festival have open captions.
Bravemaker is a 501(c)(3) organization and has served to receive donations to assist filmmakers.
The exact dates of the festival have varied over the years, ranging from late May to mid-July. In 2026 the festival ran from July 8th to 12th.
Notable films shown and appearances 2019, California's Forgotten Children 2024, Friendly Signs with an appearance by Rahsaan Thomas
2025, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore with appearances by Marlee Matlin and the film's director Shoshannah Stern
2025, The Peanut Butter Falcon with an appearance by Zack Gottsagen
2025, Ken Whittingham hosted a directorial workshop
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