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Welcome to North Bay Media!

Here at NORTH BAY MEDIA, we’re on a mission to ignite a creative revolution by building a dynamic, inclusive community for storytellers of all kinds: filmmakers, actors, musicians, game developers, writers, and more. Our passion is empowering these visionaries to transform their bold, original ideas into reality.

We’ve all seen how Hollywood often plays it safe, churning out familiar sequels and franchises that can overshadow fresh and diverse voices—leaving countless innovative stories undiscovered in the shadows. We’re here to change that narrative. Through groundbreaking film festivals, thought-provoking seminars led by industry trailblazers, and collaborative workshops, we’re fostering an environment where creativity thrives and new perspectives shine.

Our goal is to unearth the next visionary wunderkind, to champion originality, and to break free from the cycle of recycled ideas. Together, let’s redefine storytelling and create a platform where every voice has a chance to be heard and we really mean EVERY VOICE.

Join us in this exciting journey to shape the future of entertainment!

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Where creativity and community come together.

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See what Film Makers are saying about the lack of originality and creative stagnation of HollyWood and its Future.

Quentin Tarantino
Francis Ford Coppola
George Lucas
And many more

Reignite your passion!

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North Bay Media is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing with the IRS.

All donations to North Bay Media are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

P.O. Box 7605 | Santa Rosa, CA 95407 | Sonoma County

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THE N.B.M SOCIAL POSTER - Sept 6th - 2-4pm

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Past:

Martin Scorsese: “Cinema is being devalued, demeaned, and reduced to its lowest common denominator by the rise of theme-park films.” (Empire magazine, October 2019)

Francis Ford Coppola: “The same movie is being made over and over again. It’s not about art anymore; it’s about product placement and merchandising.” (Cannes Film Festival press conference for Megalopolis, 2024)

David Fincher: “The industry is so risk-averse now that it’s choking off anything that doesn’t fit a pre-existing IP or a guaranteed return.” (Indie Film Hustle, 2022)

Future:

Guillermo Del Toro: "When dialogue is impossible, parable becomes more urgent", “Disobedience is where thought begins.”, “The size of the idea matters more than the size of the screen.” (Financial Times, 2023)

Greta Gerwig: "I have great belief in the future of filmmaking being much closer to a 50-50 split between male and female creators. There are too many great filmmakers leading the charge for this not to be a turning point." (New Your Times, 2018)

Ava DuVernay: "All the traditional models for doing things are collapsing... it's a wide-open door for people who are creative to do what they need to do without having institutions block their art." (BET, 2015)