Audiences from Bosnia to Columbia, from Maine to Puerto Rico, from China to Tacoma will grab a taste of independent film, as the Sundance Institute's Film Forward program rolls on for a fourth year. Film Forward will travel to eight locations - four in the United States, four overseas - from February to October 2013 - including a run in Tacoma, Sept. 3-7. The touring program doesn't focus on a traditional movie audience, but aims to "enhance greater cultural understanding, collaboration and dialogue around the globe by engaging audiences through the exhibition of films, workshops and conversations with filmmakers," according to its website.
Eight films will be screened to the public, for free: Town of Runners, the Light in Her Eyes, Chasing Ice, the Loving Story, Bones Brigade, Valley of Saints, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Under the Same Moon. Moderated discussions following each screening.
"Truly a community effort, the city of Tacoma's Arts Program is partnering with The Grand Cinema, Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma Public Schools, Metro Parks, University of Washington-Tacoma, University of Puget Sound and more to present this robust and insightful program," said Tacoma Arts Administrator Amy McBride in a release. "There is no cost to see any of these screenings and everyone is welcome. In particular, we would love to see those who are new to independent film, students and the local filmmaking community come out and attend.
Film Forward Schedule
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
2 p.m.
Location: Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S.
Post film discussion: Moderated by Dr. Joanne Clarke Dillman, University of Washington Tacoma
LINK: Full feature on Film Forward Tacoma
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