Mar 1 | 4:30–8:30 pm | USC Eco Film + Media Arts Fest | USC School of Cinematic Arts | Exciting panel about telling impactful stories that entertain. 9 student films that explore environmental justice, sustainability, climate change, and more. | FREE
Mar 12 | 7 pm | Common Grounds | Santa Monica | Big Picture Ranch and Area23a in partnership with Sustainable Works. Screening and Discussion moderated by Sarah Spitz, UC Master Gardener, Los Angeles County. A hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate. | FREE
Mar 19 | 7 pm | HRSS – Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom Part of the Human Rights Speakers Series (HRSS) collection. To recognize the 10th anniversary of the war and the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine w/panel discussion | FREE
March 20 | 7 pm | Vulnerable Innocence | Santa Monica | Canadian Ambassador, Educator and Computer Science expert, Amb. Dr. Charlene Douk-Gebauer is an award-winning documentary detailing the threats the internet and social media pose to children, with clear steps parents can take to increase the safety of their children. Film followed by an expert panel with Q&A and recommended resources. | FREE
Mar 21 | 5 pm | Birthing Justice at Planned Parenthood | Inglewood Health Center. Experience a powerful documentary addressing critical issues in black maternal health and childbirth. Following the film, there will be a Q&A session for attendees to participate in, accompanied by light refreshments. |FREE|
Mar 23 | 7pm | Celebrating Women Filmmakers: A Short Film Spotlight | Let’s celebrate the artistry and brilliance of women and mom filmmakers, and their commitment to championing diversity and inclusivity. |$15|
March 24 | 7:30 pm | Gaza Ghetto on In the first documentary film made in Gaza, Gaza Ghetto (1984) highlights the historical precedents that fuel the current cycles of violence and continue at the heart of the Palestine-Israel conflict.| FREE
March 24 | A Week of French Language Cinema
8:15 pm | Short film: Dilemme Dilemme by will be followed by a discussion with director Jacky Goldberg.
9:15 pm | Feature film: L’enfant du Paradis by Salim Kechiouche followed by a Q&A post-screening with Salim Kechiouche and Nora Arnezeder.
Complimentary buffet between short film and feature presentation in the presence of Jacky Goldberg. |Tickets $10 / Pass for week: $50
9:15 pm | Feature film: L’enfant du Paradis by Salim Kechiouche followed by a Q&A post-screening with Salim Kechiouche and Nora Arnezeder.
Complimentary buffet between short film and feature presentation in the presence of Jacky Goldberg. |Tickets $10 / Pass for week: $50
The French screening on March 24th will include a complimentary buffet during intermission.
March 26 | 7:00 pm| Pipe Dreams | Waters of Change | Now Instant Image Hall | an intimate evening exploring Water in the American West at the luscious Now Instant Image Hall in Chinatown, Los Angeles including the screening of the documentary short ‘Pipe Dreams’ by Los Angeles based Filmmaker Kyle Scoble.
Mar 28 | 6-8 pm | USC Impact spring screening | Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), Sheindlin Forum (106)
Coming Up
Apr 22 | 5 pm (PST) | Climate Changemaker Teen Film Festival 2024 presented by New Roads School. VIRTUAL | FREE
