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2012 has been a blast... newportFILM thanks YOU! (watch the video)

 

year two has been AMAZING for newportFILM!

in 2012 YOUR contributions helped newportFILM... 

  • screen over 30 fascinating documentaries, shorts and children's films.
  • host 15 cool filmmakers and/or subjects of documentaries, including the gracious ethel and rory kennedy, the now-legendary rodriguez and the always-legendary tim wakefield.
  • grow audiences by leaps and bounds, with events capturing over 700 attendees (8,500 in total in 2012)
  • partner with over a dozen other beloved community arts and non-profit organizations to forward mutual missions through important, inspiring films. 
  • grow existing "green screen," "outdoor" and "kids" programs as well as launch an innovative in-school documentary education series.

THANK YOU for embracing and validating newportFILM by supporting us with your attendance, volunteerism, funds and gratitude. 

a very special thank you to community businesses who gave financial support through generous and critical sponsorship: KIRBY PERKINS CONSTRUCTIONFRANKLIN & COMPANY DESIGN ASSOCIATESTHE NEWPORT DAILY NEWS and HORAN BUILDING COMPANY.

we look forward to seeing you in 2013...

would you consider making a donation to keep fresh, documentary film and inspired community dialogue alive on aquidneck island?

newportFILM is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to educating, enlightening and creating community dialogue through documentary film. year-round programming for all ages focuses on topics relating to social justice, environmental health, culture and education.

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