Celebrate intergenerational storytelling, Filipino American history, and the power of film at The Making of Oakland Ilokana — a drop-in event where stories come alive through art, conversation, and collaboration across generations.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Oakland Ilokana, a documentary-in-progress by filmmaker and Balay Kreative artist Elenita Makani O’Malley. The film shares the story of her grandmother, Lola Marie — one of the first Filipinas born in 1930s Oakland — and explores the evolution of Filipino American identity across generations.

Then, dive into interactive activities that showcase how personal and collective stories are preserved, and leave inspired to explore your own family’s history!