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Updates
CSFilm to present at Friends General Conference in Kingston, RI – July 4th, 2012
Community Supported Film's Michael Sheridan and Tony Heriza of American Friends Service Committee will present an interest group presentation and screening on July 4th, at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. The speakers will present the The Fruit of Our...
Progress for Afghan Women, WAND Webinar with David Cortright
As the deadline for bringing U.S. troops home from Afghanistan approaches, it is more important than ever to consider the wants, needs, safety and security of Afghan women. WAND is proud to present a new webinar: "Progress for Afghan Women" Featuring David Cortright,...
“Media-Fueled Impact” – 7/8, Michael Sheridan presents at Making Media Now Conference
Thriving in a Changing Media Landscape, Making Media Now Conference Boston, MA: Michael Sheridan is speaking at Making Media Now, a film industry conference hosted by Filmmakers Collaborative. Come hear the panel discussion about Media-Fueled Impact - and more!Click...
Presentation and Screening Falmouth, MA – Tuesday, June 12
Afghan Perspectives in Film Falmouth, MA: Join CSFilm director Michael Sheridan for a screening and presentation of The Fruit of Our Labor and a Q&A about the films, issues and CSFilm's Compassion Campaign for Afghan Civilians. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7-9 PM...
CSFilm presents at NATO Counter-Summit for Peace and Economic Justice – Chicago, May 18th and 19th
CSFilm will present at two events in Chicago at the NATO Counter-Summit for Peace and Economic Justice. Friday, May 18th at 7pm The Molly Cafe, inside The People's Church People’s Church: 941 W Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois Community Supported Film will present The...
Vision and Mission
Community Supported Film (CSFilm) amplifies local voices in under- and mis-represented communities so that they can effectively communicate their lived realities through documentary filmmaking.
We believe that if people learn about the world’s challenges from the local perspective they will be better able to demand the right actions from their governments and to support effective humanitarian responses.
Michael Sheridan, Director of CSFilm, on the impact of local perspectives
Samples of CSFilm’s Work
Excerpt from Haitian filmmaker Bichara Villarson’s Owned and Occupied, part of the Owning Our Future: Haitian Perspectives in Film film collection.
Excerpt from Afghan filmmaker Aqeela’s The Road Above, part of The Fruit of Our Labor: Afghan Perspectives in Film film collection.
These films are made to stimulate dialogue. Here is an excerpt from a New Immigrant and Refugee Visions Screen&Discuss event.
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Screen&Discuss campaigns inspire new thinking and action among diverse audiences. See documentation from previous events and learn how you can organize your own.
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