If I could, I would be here in a heartbeat.
Lights. Camera. Help. is hosting the 1st non-profit film festival July 31-August 2 at the University of Texas at Austin. Founded by David Neff (@DaveIam) and Aaron Bramley (@AaronMSB), the film festival is intended to bring attention to the “films-for-a-cause” genre by showcasing the best PSAs, shorts and feature-length films that nonprofits use to spread the word about their cause.
Out of 140 submissions, the list has been narrowed to 20, and with this line-up, you can understand why I wish I could be in two places at one time. (Bonus: The event is more affordable than most with tickets from $7-$15!)
- “Aid to Artisans” – Aid to Artisans
- “Survivors of Dating Abuse” – Break the Cycle
- “Manifesto” – Lance Armstrong Foundation
- “Family Portraits” – Jewish Family Service of Seattle
- “Give 5” – United Way Capital Area
- “Reality, Mobility, Independence” – Wheelchair Foundation
- “Think Pink Lemonade” – Women Playing For T.I.M.E.
- “Think B4YouSpeak” – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
- “Fowl Play” – Mercy For Animals
- “From the Mills to Manhattan” – Best Friends Animal Society
- “In A Place Like This” – Mobile Film School
- “Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars” – Texas Cities for Clean Air Coalition
- “Red Ink” – We Are Family Foundation
- “Perfect Match” – Michigan Humane Society
- “Time Bomb” – charity: water
- “Impacting the Future” – National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- “Tale of Two Brothers” – Los Angeles Urban League
- “Thoughts in a Hijab” – Reel Grrls
- “The Perfect Parent PSAs” – AdoptUSKids
- “Art From The Streets” – Art From The Streets
The “judge’s winner” will receive all the proceeds and donations raised from the event. Kudos to Aaron and David for following their goals and highlighting these moving films. I wish you, all attendees and the non-profit organizations themselves, the very best. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
flickr credit: evalin
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Love the photo and thanks for the mention! One correction. The event is not free. Tickets are between $7-$15. You have to come down for next years!
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Thanks for correcting David. I was a little curious about that as I was reading as I noticed the proceeds go to the winner, so I thought there must be a cost involved somewhere. Still, definitely more affordable than most and a great price.
Thank you for clarifying!