Supporting and Strengthening the Baltimore Community through film
http://www.md-filmfest.com/
'Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.' The giving people make the world go round. On Giving Tuesday, I am pledging to give and support a non-profit organization that gives character to the city of Baltimore; and that is the Maryland Film Festival.
Each year, they host a film festival based in Baltimore City, a five day festival attracting film lovers locally, nationally and internationally. The festival provides such an eclectic range of films- from documentaries to quirky, romantic shorts. The noncompetitive nature of the festival provides a relaxed, easy going atmosphere for everyone involved. There's something there for everyone, which is what keeps people coming back each year, I think.
In the wake of the Baltimore protests, events around the city were getting canceled one after another. I was worried the Maryland Film Festival would have been one of them. I couldn't have been more wrong. It wasn't about being afraid of what was happening around the city, but quite the opposite actually. The festival was had, and in fact one of the best ones yet! They embraced the events, and took the opportunity to invite guest directors and filmmakers to speak as part of a panel discussion, called Writing Race. It was important to the festival; it was important to the people of Baltimore; it was important for the good of mankind.
My gift on Giving Tuesday will go to the Maryland Film Festival in hopes of making my beloved city of Baltimore a stronger, more connected, less divided place to live and work.
Review from #MyGivingStory