Hello Empact Community 👋
Welcome to our first Empact Newsletter ever! We appreciate every single one of you for having watched our films and participated in our campaigns. We have some exciting updates, special offers, and exclusive screenings to share with you.
Quick Links36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime - Now Streaming!For FilmmakerUpcoming Film FestivalsBlackStar Film FestivalAsian American International Film FestivalClimate Film Festival
Quick Links
- Watch 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime [For everyone]
- Apply for Stowe Labs $50,000 Short Film Production Grant. Discount Code:
SSLEmpact24[For filmmakers]
- Film Festivals coming up: BlackStar Film Festival (Philly 8/1), Asian American International Film Festival (NYC 8/1), Climate Film Festival (NYC 9/20) [For film enthusiasts]
36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime - Now Streaming!
We are so excited to announce that 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime is now available for virtual streaming on Kinema! We're partnering with this film because of its powerful and eye-opening message—especially with Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor, now running for the presidency.
This film provides a heartbreaking, yet motivating narrative on hate crimes against marginalized communities and the justice system. Their virtual screenings are running through August 31st ONLY.
Every ticket sale (cheaper than a latte! ☕️) supports our impact campaign. If you feel compelled to do something after this documentary, you can take action on Empact here.
Reach out to partnerships@empact.fyi if you'd like to host your own screening and activate alternative distribution channels.
For Filmmaker
Last Day (7/22) to Apply for $50,000 Short Film Production Grant!
Don't miss out on the chance to apply for this $50,000 Short Film Production Grant by Stowe Story Labs! Today is the last day to apply.
We have a special 15% discount code for Empact community:
SSLEmpact24Heads up, this code is valid on both Coverfly and FilmFreeway. Share it with your friends, just don't post it publicly. Let's support each in this each other in creating amazing stories!
Upcoming Film Festivals
We have three incredible film festivals you don't want to miss out on this month:
BlackStar Film Festival
⭐️ Our highlights: Ammas Pride, screening Aug 3rd.
Asian American International Film Festival
Climate Film Festival
Mark your calendars for these amazing film festivals if you're in town!
That's all for this our first newsletter. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of the Empact community ❤️🔥 Your support helps us continue to create and share impactful stories. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities!
Best,
The Empact Team
(Eva Zheng + written with the help of our wonderful intern, Jake Gordon)