Shapeshifters is a completely DIY, volunteer-run operation. We are only able to do what we do with the support of the community. There are many different ways you can help!
- BECOME A MEMBER
- MAKE A DONATION
- SEE A SHOW / TAKE A WORKSHOP
- BUY SOMETHING FROM OUR SHOP
- EAT AT OUR CAFÉ
- VOLUNTEER
The Shapeshifters Membership program provides crucial, sustaining support for our small, DIY, volunteer-run organization. By joining the membership program, you become part of an engaged, diverse, creative community working in and around experimental moving image, sound and time-based art. Each level offers a range of access to members-only resources and events, discounts, comps and more. Find out more and join now
- As a volunteer-run organization, all donations go directly towards covering the costs of running the space, including rent, utilities, insurance, supplies, equipment maintenance, film rentals, and more. Every donation makes a huge difference and is greatly appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, San Francisco Cinematheque, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Donate Now
- Proceeds from all ticket sales go towards supporting both the artists and our venue. Find out what's coming up on our calendar!
- The Shapeshifters shop features an eclectic range of DVDs, books, LPs, CDs and other artist-made items, all made by artists who have performed or presented work in our space. Browse the selection here.
- Shapeshifters Café is right next door to our cinema! We offer freshly-made pastries, coffee, tea, salads, sandwiches and more, including beer made on-site in our microbrewery! We source all of our ingredients locally and seasonally. Every purchase from our café supports local businesses, including us! Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday 6am-2pm and every Saturday for brunch from 10am-2pm. Find out more at shapeshifterscafe.com
Join us behind the scenes and learn what it takes to run a microcinema. We can always use some more help! And we're pretty fun to work with too. You can volunteer as much time as works for you. Students can also earn internship credits. Email us to learn more. connect@shapeshifterscinema.com
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Shapeshifters Cinema | 567 5th Street, Oakland, CA 94607