Thursday, October 2, 2014

Let's go to the movies!



Dear Supporters of Education & Opportunity,

Emily Griffith Technical College has one of the largest and longest-standing programs serving refugees and immigrants in the state. Now we are devoting a 3-day film festival to the refugee and immigrant experience.
  • Location: SIE Film Center, 2510 East Colfax Avenue, Denver
  • DatesOctober 10, 11 and 12
  • About: Powerful films featuring immigrants and refugees. Themes are moving, fun, uplifting and highlight the strength of the human spirit. With an array of stories and tickets starting at $15, you're sure to find a film that inspires you, all while supporting a great cause: providing opportunity for education at Emily Griffith Technical College.
  • More Information: Go to www.EmilyGriffithFilmFestival.org
Each program is more than just a film. The 3-day event will also include expert panels, music, opening & closing night receptions and appearances from directors and stars of some of the films.
FESTIVAL WEEKEND PASSES
The best way to support this fundraiser! The festival will consist of five programs over the course of three days. Experience stories of tragedy, hope, love, and celebration of culture. 
To purchase passes and learn about the perks of each pass, click here.
Producer Pass - All Access + VIP: $145 
Buy your Producer Pass today -- it is the only way to get into the exclusive opening night pre-reception with a tequila tasting, food and a chance to chat with the two student subjects from Underwater Dreams.
UNDERWATER DREAMS
OPENING NIGHT PRESENTATION
Date: Friday, October 10, 2014

VIP pre-reception (Producer Passholders ONLY) 5:30pm
Film presentation + post film reception 7:00pm

Film: Underwater Dreams Link to trailer
An epic story of how the sons of undocumented Mexican immigrants learned how to build an underwater robot from Home Depot parts. Then defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the process.
Program: Opening night is more than a film - it's an all out celebration! Details Here.
Ticket Price: $80 (a portion is tax-deductible)
Click here to purchase your ticket.
SHORTS PROGRAM
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2014, 4:30 p.m.

Films: Refugee Kids, Finding Home, Americano, Emily Griffith Film Student Film
This series of short films tells the touching stories of immigrants and refugees who find opportunity through education. 
Program: The shorts program will be accompanied by a wonderufl panel. Details Here.
Ticket Price: $15 (a portion is tax-deductible)
Click here to purchase your ticket.
THE BEEKEEPER (DER IMKER)
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2014, 7:00 p.m.

Film: The Beekeeper (Der Imker) Link to trailer
A touching story of Ibrahim Gezer. The turmoil of the Turkish-Kurdish war has taken everything away from him: his wife and children, his home and his five hundred colonies of bees.
Program: The film on Saturday night will be followed with a special guest that is to be announced. Details Here.
Ticket Price: $15 (a portion is tax-deductible)
Click here to purchase your ticket.
THE LAST SURVIVOR
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2014, 4:30 p.m.

Film: The Last Survivor Link to trailer
This award-winning film presents the stories of four genocide survivors (Holocaust, Darfur, Congo & Rwanda) and their struggles to make sense of tragedy by working to educate a new generation, inspire tolerance and spark a civic response to mass atrocity crimes. 
Program: The Sunday matinee will be followed by a thought-provoking panel. Details here.
Ticket Price: $15 (a portion is tax-deductible)
Click here to purchase your ticket.
WE CAME HOME 
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Film: We Came Home Link to trailer
Ariana Delawari tells the story of her father's homeland through photographs, film and music. She experiences the firsthand threat of war and corruption when her father is arrested and unexpectedly realizes why her father could never abandon his people in Afghanistan. 
Program: Ariana Delawari will join us for a discussion and live music! Details Here.
Ticket Price: $30 (a portion is tax-deductible)
Click here to purchase your ticket.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Group Discounts: Save when you purchase 10 tickets or more! Purchase tickets for your group by clicking here.

- $70 for Opening Night Party / Underwater Dreams
- $10 for Shorts Program, The Beekeeper, and The Last Survivor
- $25 for Closing Night Party / We Came Home
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