EXPLORE ♦ ENGAGE ♦ TRANSFORM ACTIVE CINEMA: A CREATIVE SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
MVFF’s Active Cinema films are both documentary and fiction, national and international, united in their commitment to explore the world and its issues; to engage audiences; and to transform society. We hope that the passion and fearlessness of these filmmakers will encourage audience members to contribute their talents and abilities daily in an effort to create social change. After the lights come up and the credits roll, the images ingrained in us can still have an impact. Active Cinema invites you to be the change you want to see in the world.
ACTIVE CINEMA ON FACEBOOK
Join the conversation with Active Cinema filmmakers and supporters on Facebook
GET ACTIVE!
Transforming ideas into deeds is what Active Cinema is all about. The following activities provide ways to roll up your sleeves and join the filmmakers, activists and other humanitarians making a difference in both your local and global communities.
ACTIVE CINEMA FOOD DRIVE
In conjunction with the world premiere of Shira and Yoav Potash’s film Food Stamped, The Marin Food Bank will conduct a Food Drive from October 9th through October 13th. Food bins will be located at the CinéArts Sequoia, 25 Throckmorton Ave., in Mill Valley, and at the Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th St., San Rafael, on Sat./Sun. from 12-6pm and Mon., Tues., Wed. from 5-9pm. Please donate non-perishable items such as: whole grain cereals, pasta, peanut butter and canned tuna. For more information please call: 415-383-5256.
ACTIVE CINEMA: A TOOLKIT
Join a dynamic group of panelists as they address some of the tools needed to finance, create and distribute Active Cinema films.
Saturday, October 16, 11:00 am
142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley
For details, go to the MVFF33 New Movies Lab
CINEMASPORTS: THE MUSICALS—Mill Valley and South Africa
The first international Cinemasports, in which film teams from Mill Valley play against teams in South Africa!
Sunday, October 10, 9:00 am Intro Meeting
Old Mill Park, Mill Valley
Signup at Cinemasports.com
For details, go to the MVFF33 New Movies Lab
ACTIVE CINEMA CO-PRESENTERS
Our co-presenters partner with us in the Active Cinema film series, and are actively working to effect change. You’ll find their names on each film’s program note and on slides following each screening, as well as links to their websites below.
THE WOODS/BREAD AND ROSES CONCERT
In celebration of John Zaritsky’s film Leave them Laughing, Bread & Roses and The Woods Music Hall will present a special concert In the Woods for Bread & Roses: Celebrating Strong Women of Song on Sunday October 10th at 9:00pm. Proceeds will benefit Bread & Roses. For more information please call:
415-389-6637 or visit www.woodsmv.com and www.breadandroses.org
ACTIVE CINEMA CHAMPIONS
Watch for our team of Active Cinema volunteers who will be on-site during the Festival to guide you to our presenting partners and the organizations that address the issues in Active Cinema films.
SEE FILMS, GET INVOLVED!
Discover inspiration in Active Cinema programming by joining us for film screenings and discussions throughout the Festival. Help support the exciting and admirable work of filmmakers and special guests by becoming a catalyst for change. You’ll find links to their websites under Active Cinema at mvff.com
Active Cinema Film
Presented in
Association with
Website for co-presenter
Cut Poison Burn
Pine Street Clinic
www.pinestreetclinic.com
Food Stamped
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services
MVFF’s Active Cinema films are both documentary and fiction, national and international, united in their commitment to explore the world and its issues; to engage audiences; and to transform society. We hope that the passion and fearlessness of these filmmakers will encourage audience members to contribute their talents and abilities daily in an effort to create social change. After the lights come up and the credits roll, the images ingrained in us can still have an impact. Active Cinema invites you to be the change you want to see in the world.
