Overview
SCV CineFest is where cameras meet community. Brought to you by CineBear camera & expendables, this one-of-a-kind event is a celebration for filmmakers, industry professionals, students, and content creators alike.
Come for the gear—stay for the beer! Mingle with industry insiders, get hands-on with the latest camera tech, jam out to a live band, and soak up insights from inspiring guest speakers. It’s the ultimate mashup of networking, fun, and California camera vibes.
Registration
Schedule
Time | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
4:00 pm | Event Begins | |
4:20 pm | Welcome | Opening remarks from Michael Carr of CineBear. |
4:30 pm | Festival Focus: Stephen Beres | Join Emmy-winning producer and technologist Stephen Beres—Senior Vice President of Global Production Services at Warner Bros Discovery—for an insightful conversation on the future of camera capture, from digital innovation to behind-the-scenes stories of iconic series like Game of Thrones and Westworld. |
5:00 pm | Big Butter Jazz Band | Kick off CineFest with the toe-tappin’ swing of The Big Butter Jazz Band, bringing vintage New Orleans jazz vibes and high-energy fun to start the party right! |
5:50 pm | Festival Focus: Guest | |
6:20 pm | The Green Band LIVE! | Catch a special live taping of The Green Band—the comedy pop culture podcast that dives deep into movie trailers with sharp takes, hot laughs, and Hollywood hijinks. |
7:10 pm | Big Butter Jazz Band | Wrap up the night with a second helping of swing as The Big Butter Jazz Band brings the heat with another lively set. |
Exhibitors
Venue & Directions
CineFest will take place at CineBear Camera & Expendables at:
29021 Avenue Sherman Suite 101 Valencia, CA, 91355
Parking will be located behind the building (look for the signs), and the event will take place in CineBear's parking lot and office just around the front of the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
SCV CineFest is a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the art of filmmaking and the entertainment industry. Expect a fun mix of live music, tacos, beer, hands-on cinema camera gear demos, and networking with filmmakers, TV professionals, students, and content creators.
The event is open to anyone passionate about film and TV — including working professionals, film students, content creators, and anyone curious about cinema camera technology and storytelling.
No. The event is free to attend.
Yes! We’ll have a complimentary taco bar and a drink bar serving beer, wine and soda.
Nope! All ages are welcome, but you may need a valid ID to enjoy alcohol.
Expect professional cinema cameras such as the Arri Alexa Mini, the RED Komodo X, and all types of Sony and Blackmagic cameras. Plus lenses from SIRUI, Blazar, NISI, Zeiss, Canon and many more! Also support rigs and gear used in high-end film and television production. All courtesy of CineBear.
Yes! Hands-on demos are a big part of the experience. Talk to our tech team and brand reps on-site to get involved.
You’re welcome to bring your camera, but please note we can’t guarantee power or storage for personal equipment. We also cannot guarantee safety of personal gear. Please bring your gear at your own risk.
Yes! We’ll have guest speakers throughout the day. Check the Schedule for updated details soon.
Follow us on social media and join our Facebook group to start chatting now.
- A curiosity for film and cameras
- Business cards or a QR code for networking
- A valid ID (If you plan on having alcohol)
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
Yes. Free parking is available just behind the CineBear building. See our Venue & Directions page for more info.
We’d love that! Please reach out to us at scvcinefest@gmail.com.