Monthly Video Screenings

Internationally-recognized aerial dance troupe, Project Bandaloop, has chosen the Great Wall as the site to celebrate their 20th anniversary and present the world premiere of “Bound(less)”, a breath-taking feat of aerial performance.

We will shut down the streets for this celebration of dance, live music by Dana Leong and of course, stunning video projections. “Doors” open at 6:30PM and the hour-long show begins at 8:30PM.

Bring a mat or lawn chair for best viewing or check out some of the limited seating on Brown Paper Tickets. Whatever you do, do not miss this spectacular free event of art and fun for the whole family!

From computer-generated art to hand-drawn motion graphics, this next show will be a celebration of all things animation. But, if you’re expecting to see your everyday cartoons, you’ll be sorely dissapointed or maybe blown-away.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the latest in animation!

Also, if you happen to be in Uptown during the day, you might catch Project Bandaloop rehearsing on the Wall!

Project Bandaloop

For the second July in a row, the Great Wall will be screening a collection of awe-inspiring films entitled “Projects of Summertime”. As the title suggests, these short documentary-style shorts capture the creative, whimsical, fantastic and far-out projects people find the time to do when the whole world slows down for the blissful summer months.

In this hour-long show, there’s something for everyone – from DIY projects like couture knitting to thrill-chasing sports like free running – don’t miss out!

"Apex Predators" by Sarosh G. Jacob

The title of this show says it all. This month on the Wall, watch as predators discover their prey and find adventure within the hunt. Don’t be fooled  - this is not a screening of films one would expect to see on a nature channel but a series of artistic takes on what happens between those doing the chasing and those being sought.

All eleven films differ wildly in their stylistic approach, as well as, the natural realms they explore. It’s a non-violent screening perfect for the whole family.

Last month, we presented “About Oakland, By Oakland”, an entire show dedicated to this great city and the artists who live and work here.

This month, we’re bouncing off the theme of “place” and taking you on a “Tour of the World” stopping off in such places as Kenya, India, France, Iceland and maybe a stop or two around home.

"Bachna Ae Haseeno" by Anne Marsen

"Kakenya" by Blacklist

And you don’t even have to pack any luggage!

This Friday, the Great Wall of Oakland proudly presents “About Oakland, By Oakland”, an entire show about this beautiful city created by some of it’s very talented inhabitants. Come check it out and see what your neighbors are saying about you!

"Oakland" by Conrad Tse

"ScraperTown" by Drea Cooper

"Seaworthy" by Ellen Lake

"Big Vinny" by Drea Cooper

In March, the Great Wall of Oakland is going upside down and backwards with video art that alters the ways we normally view the world.

In addition to these mind-blowing art pieces, we’re also welcoming back stellar installation-artist, Eric Socolofsky, and his new video-mirror piece, Flip. With this interactive program you, the audience, can manipulate the motion on the big wall, as you please. That’s Eric below, saying, “Hi! This is fun! Come check us out on March 4th!”