“The first annual Out of Focus Video Festival comes to The New Parkway to showcase locally made short film submissions. Most of the mini-movies will be music videos, but the lineup will also include animations and narrative shorts. The event also will include local artists Shannon and the Clams, Golden Drugs, Janelle Hessig, Swiftumz, Sonny and the Sunsets, and Charlie Megira. After the screenings, the audience will get a chance to question the bands and filmmakers on their work. Finally, there is an even better form of entertainment to fill the hole in your heart where the old MTV once was.” (East Bay Express)

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“The MTV-fueled glory days of the music video have long since passed, but videos remain a crucial part of any band's ascent, helping it bring its songs to life, develop its aesthetic, and demonstrate its personality. But where can you go to find new and exciting indie videos by that amazing band you haven't discovered yet?” (SFWeekly)

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