ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
‘New Film Looks At Art for Social Change’ - Newsflash NSDCC
A lovely crafted news article 'New Film Looks at Art for Social Change' on the front cover with Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council, March 9, 2016.
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2016 Canada International Film Festival selects Silent No More
We have some exciting news to announce - Silent No More has been officially selected for the 2016 Canada International Film Festival in downtown Vancouver, BC April 8-9, 2016 - www.canadafilmfestival.com
Canada International Film Festival has firmly established itself among the top film festivals in Canada, held at the Edgewater Casino in downtown Vancouver, BC. The festival brings the very best of world cinema to Canada from over 90 countries around the world and this year's Festival Program will showcase a wide variety of North American and International Feature Films to thought-provoking Shorts, Documentaries, Music Videos, Animations, Experimental Films, Student Films, a Screenplay Competition, and more.
Article in Annapolis County Spectator covers Silent No More Published on February 27, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Photos by Garry Woodcock, Andrea Vandenboer and Ruby Boutillier
14th Annual Female Eye Film Festival, “Always Honest, Not Always Pretty,” OFFICIAL SELECTION
“Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change ” has been selected for the 14th Annual Female Eye Film Festival, “Always Honest, Not Always Pretty,” Tuesday, June 16–Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Toronto, Canada.
The 14th ANNUAL FEMALE EYE FILM FESTIVAL received a record number of submissions this year! So many great films by women director's from around the globe. With the assistance of twelve program assistants previewing the swell of entries the Official line-up has finally been announced and
will screen “Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change ”. For more details visit FeFF website here: www.femaleeyefilmfestival.com
For four consecutive years the Female Eye Film Festival was voted “top 50 film festivals in the world worthy the entry fee” by the renowned independent Movie Maker magazine.
2016 Eureka Springs Human Rights Film Festival, Arkansas, USA August 5-6 OFFICIAL SELECTION
Premier screening of Silent No More will be on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. at ARTsPLACE in the Arts Tuesday series.
Mark your calendars! Silent No More will screen at ARTsPLACE in Annapolis Royal, NS on Tuesday 15th March, 2016. It will be shown as part of the Arts Tuesday series.
ARTsPLACE Artist-run Centre is run by an Exhibitions Committee of the ARCAC Board, comprised 100% of artists, to support and encourage serious artistic endeavours. The Annapolis Region Community Arts Council (ARCAC) is a registered not-for-profit charitable, community organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting the arts. Located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia; a place that artists seem to be naturally drawn to.
Admission is by donation. ARTsPLACE is located at 396 St. George St in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Locally produced documentary to be featured at Female Eye Film Festival by Linda Moar - Valley Harvester
'Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change" will screen at the 2016 Eureka Springs Human Rights Film & Arts Fest on August 6 in Arkansas, USA.
The festival will kick off Friday night, August 5th with a preview party.
Screenings will begin on Saturday, August 6th at the Auditorium at 10 a.m. and continue through 5 p.m. with the Award Show at 6 p.m.
The Eureka Springs Human Rights Film & Art Fest shines the spotlight on human rights issues and the struggles and progress made for equality.
2016 Eureka Springs Human Rights Film Festival, Arkansas, USA awards ‘Silent No More’ with GOLD winner.
GOLD WINNER AWARD for 'Silent No More' at the 2016 Eureka Springs Human Rights Film Festival. The Eureka Springs Human Rights Film & Art Fest shines the spotlight on human rights issues and the struggles and progress made for equality.
The Art for Social Change could not be happier than to receive such a terrific award at this lovely film festival! The festival organisers were absolutely delightful to deal with and we so appreciated all the feedback they provided to us about the screening of our film and audioence reactions! A treasure of a festival. Thank you!
Official Selection for the 36th annual 2016 Atlantic Film Festival
We are proud to announce that 'Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change' will be screened at the 36th annual 2016 Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax, NS.
THE ATLANTIC FILM FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 15 - 22, 2016.
Finalist in the 2016 "Get Your Shorts On" Competition at the Shelburne Film Expo
"Silent No More" has been selected as a Finalist in the 2016 "Get Your Shorts On" Competition at the Shelburne Film Expo, Shelburne, NS. All the finalist films will be screened on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 at the Osprey Arts Centre, 107 Water Street in Shelburne, NS. Immediately following the Finalists screening, the winner of the 2016 "Shelbie" will be announced.
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD at the 2016 Shelburne Film Expo
We are so thrilled to announce that "Silent No More" won the AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD at the 2016 Shelburne Film Expo, Shelburne, NS following our screening at the Osprey Arts Centre, 107 Water Street in Shelburne, NS.
‘Silent No More’ to screen during the 2016 Local Prosperity New Economics for Rural Canada Conference at the Vogue Theatre, Miramichi, NB
Official Selection at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival in Pune, India
Silent No More has been chosen as an Official Selection at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival in Pune, Maharashtra, India on 24-25th December 2016! The CSIFF is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films while fostering the next generation of filmmakers. It is a strong advocate for social change, and encourages cultural diversity and understanding between nations.
Official Selection London, UK at 2017 Shorts on Tap
What an honour for the Art for Social Change team to have Silent No More screen during the 2017 SOT events. Such a prestigious program to be included in! Hopefully one of us can attend the screening in London, UK!
Stay tuned for screening details. In the meantime check out this amazing festival and all of it’s achievements to date at http://shortsontap.com
and maritime artists best talent including the films 'Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change' by NS filmmakers Andrea Vandenboer and Grace Butland & 'The Millennial Dream' by NB filmmaker Gregory Hemming of Hemmings House Pictures.
The Saturday Night Entertainment planned for conference goers and locals at the Vogue Theatre will present an evening of filmmaking, music and art, featuring Miramichi
2017 Equinox Women’s Film Festival, Alaska, AK Mar 10-11, 2017
Once again the Art For Social Change Movie team has an exciting announcement!
'Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change' has been selected as one of the thirty-six films to appear on the 2017 Equinox Women's Film Festival program. Our film will screen during the festival March 10 – 11, 2017 at the state of the art Glenn Massay Theater in Palmer, Alaska, USA located on the University of Alaska's Mat-Su College campus.
Ken Graham Photography
2017 SHORTS ON TAP, London, UK June 21, 2017
Shorts On Tap presents: REALITY CHECK - A Selection of Short Documentaries PART 2 on Wednesday, June 21st at 93 Feet East, Brick Lane, London E1, UK.
‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ will screen
Wow! Our submission to the inaugural Ocean City Film Festival has been accepted! This is a truly amazing opportunity. ‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ along with the other films on offer will be laying the groundwork for the success of the festival for years to come.Founded in 2017, the Ocean City Film Festival is a collaboration with the Art League of Ocean City to integrate visual media into the artistic community of Ocean City and surrounding regions.
during the Shorts On Tap event Reality Check - a journey through documentary-making featuring the best works from the contemporary UK and international independent short doc scene.
Shorts On Tap is the fastest growing short film community in London. Join the tribe on June 21 when the doors open at 7:00 pm. So, our advice to you? Go get a Reality Check!
2017 Ocean City Film Festival, Ocean City, MD Jun 8 - 11, 2017
2017 Charlottetown Film Festival, Sept 29 - Oct 1, PEI, Canada
Devoted to celebrating and showcasing the works of emerging Atlantic filmmakers the 2017 Charlottetown Film Festival provides a stimulating environment for film buffs and filmmakers working together to develop screen-based storytelling in Atlantic Canada.
‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ will screen at City Cinema, 64 King Street, Charlottetown, PEI on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 in The Future is Female...and Experimental grouping begining at 2:00 pm.
2017 Milwaukee Women's Film Festival Sept 8-10, WI, USA
The festival is designed to showcase films that celebrate women in a city that is embracing the arts more fully. ‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ will screen on Sept 10 at the Underground Collective,161 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
2017 Auroville Film Festival, Dec 16 - 23, Puducherry, India
The aim of the Auroville Film Festival is to connect with people and cultures within and beyond Auroville and to further the aspiration of human unity by showcasing films that develop the theme of human unity. Films that are created in and around Auroville are featured, as well as international films that explore the theme of human unity. Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity – in diversity. Today Auroville is recognised as the first and only internationally endorsed ongoing experiment in human unity and transformation of consciousness, also concerned with - and practically researching into - sustainable living and the future cultural, environmental, social and spiritual needs of mankind.
‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ will screen at the 2017 Auroville Film Festival. The exact date and timings of all the film screenings will be shared closer to the festival itself.
2017 JURY AWARD FOR BEST SHORT at the 2017 Milwaukee Women's Film Festival, WI, USA
The Art for Social Change team are honoured to share the news that our film ‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ won the JURY AWARD FOR BEST SHORT at the 2017 Milwaukee Women's Film Festival, WI, USA!
2018 GLOBAL IMPACT FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION, Washington, DC,USA, AUG 24 - 26
The Global Impact Film Festival (GIDC), brought to you by DCBX, is a dynamic independent film festival in Washington, D.C. that focuses on cultivating global outreach, celebrating culture and supporting non-profit organizations through their selection of socially impactful films showcasing short documentary and narrative films that provoke and inspire social change. And that is one of the reasons we are so thrilled to receive the news that ‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ is an Official Selection at the 2018 festival who not only showcase short documentaries and narratives but also hold informative panel discussions and fun networking events. Previous speakers and talent have included the likes of Jaws Cinematographer, Bill Butler and Mind and Media's Aldo Bello.
2018 GLOBAL IMPACT FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT Washington, DC,USA, AUG 24 - 26
The Art for Social Change team are tickled pink! The ‘Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change’ Official Selection laurels have arrived and the schedule has been confirmed. You can catch our film on the Sunday, August 26 schedule starting at 11:00 am at the Washington DC Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20001. More information about the GLOBAL IMPACT FILM FESTIVAL can be found at www.globalimpactfilmfest.org
2019 WOMEN DELIVER FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION Vancouver, BC, JUNE 3 - 6
Some more good news! FANTASTIC NEWS! Silent No More will screen at the amazing Women Deliver Film Festival in Vancouver, BC!
Women Deliver triannual conferences are world-renowned convenings focused on gender equality and the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. From June 3-6, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada, over 6,000 world leaders, influencers, advocates, academics, activists, artists and journalists will flock to Vancouver with dreams of accelerating progress girls and women everywhere. One of the most creative program elements of Women Deliver Conferences is the Film Festival – previously referred to as the Cinema Corner – designed to spark conversation on the issues facing girls and women and inspire change through multimedia.
2019 SCREEN NOVA SCOTIA WIFT-AT BEST DIRECTOR NOMINATION
Andrea Vandenboer has been nominated for the prestigious Women in Film and Television-Atlantic Best Director Award at the 2019 Screen Nova Scotia Awards for her latest documentary Climate Change and the Human Prospect! GOOD LUCK to all of the nominees.
2018 Silver Wave Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION Fredericton, New Brunswick
The Art For Social Change Movie team are so jazzed to have our short documentary 'Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change' on the 2018 Silver Wave Film Festival Program in Fredericton, New Brunswick! This year’s Festival runs from November 8-11, 2018 and Andrea Vandenboer will introduce the film and be available for a Q&A during the Short Docs II program beginning at 12:00pm, Sunday, November 11, Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Check out the amazing program here - www.swfilmfest.com
2018 Parrsboro Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
On Saturday, Oct. 27 at The Hall, 44 King St., Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Andrea Vandenboer and Grace Butland co-directors and producers of our short documentary 'Silent No More - Louise Pentz: A Voice for Social Change' will introduce the film during the 2018 Parrsboro Film Festival at 2:00 pm. We will be available for a brief Q&A to follow.
