Media that Matters Film Festival
Campus Progress and the Center for American Progress invite you to attend the Washington DC premiere of the Media that Matters Film Festival!
Want films that make you laugh and inspire you to take action? These short films by young, independent artist-activists tackle gay rights, juvenile crime, multiracial families, and tons more.
Check out Campus Progress’ in-depth coverage of some of the films.
Check out some sample clips here:
Battleground Minnesota
System Failure
World On Fire
Campus Progress and Media that Matters are promoting independent media through community screenings that turn artistic creativity into grassroots activism.
Be one of the first in DC to check out the films and connect with more young progressives. You’ll see singer Sarah MacLachlan, and hip-hop street organizers rapping with Walter Mondale. Watch Mr. Peanut from The Luckiest Nut in the World explain free trade, while claymation high-schoolers fight corporate media.
Welcome and introduction by:
Shira Golding, Director of Education and Outreach at MediaRights
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Screening starts at 6:00 pm
Pizza will be served
Admission is free
Click here to RSVP.
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, N.W., 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to Metro Center
Shira Golding has been with Arts Engine Inc. since 2002. Serving as the Director of Education & Outreach, Shira writes and commissions article, organizes workshops and screenings around the country, helps independent filmmakers develop their outreach campaigns, and develops resources for teachers and activists. Shira has moderated and appeared on panels around the country on the issues of media activism, youth media distribution and media reform. Shira graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University with a dual degree in Documentary Film and English. Prior to working at MediaRights, she interned at Women Make Movies and Durrin Productions and studied at the British American Film Academy in London. Shira is founder of Third Rail Films and Co-Founder of Activist Media for Better Living.
Media that Matters Film Festival is produced by MediaRights, a nonprofit organization that connects filmmakers, activists, educators and youth through a variety of online and offline projects. MediaRights and the Media That Matters Film festival are projects of Arts Engine, Inc.
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