One of the film screenings we attended was at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. This event consisted of several local film makers in the area presetenting their short movies to other attendees. In terms of our project, these types of film were as local as they get. Anyone who had made a short film had permission to enter their film into the screening. The most noteable film we saw was titled "Joe's Journey" by Smooth Feather Films. You can watch it at http://www.joedamon.com. This film was about a patient's recovery from brain trauma. The film maker and stars of the film were available after the film screening, which we noted was a big difference between very independent film and commercial film. Another thing to note is that indie film is that it can be used for purposes other than financial gain. "Joe's Journey," as stated by thr film maker, serves as a free movie for everyone in order to benefit the community. Smooth Feather Films dedicates a ton of time to helping others and revealing inspirational messages to people who might otherwise not receive them. We think that this is one of the most powerful tools in the indie film business.
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Nice discussion. Try to describe your experiences and responses to the film in some more detail-- Why don't you watch the film online again and try to describe what visual, and in the story was really moving. What about this film was particularly powerful as you say? How did you feel when you watched it?
The open screening is definitely a good example of film as community. A shout out to Jeff Stern for making it possible!
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