Movies With A Mission!
Celebrate the power of film and a shared vision with the first annual Puffin Collaborative Film Festival, September 21 – 25.
Every screening will work to support the vision and efforts of a host of nonprofit organizations joined together in support of positive community growth and inspired civic action. Read Puffin Foundation West Director Java Kitrick’s introduction to the Puffin Collaborative Film Festival here (PDF).
2014 Puffin Collaborative Film Festival Schedule
9/21: Opening Night Celebration
9/22: COME AS YOUR ARE (HASTA LA VISTA)(6:00 PM) and ANITA (8:00 PM)
presented by ReelAbilities Columbus Disabilities Film Festival and Columbus Jewish Film Festival
9/23: LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (6:00 PM) and SOYLENT GREEN (8:00 PM)
presented by King Arts Complex and Simply Living
9/24: ERIN BROCKOVICH (6:00 PM) and THE LORAX (8:00 PM)
presented by Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund and Central Ohio Peace Network
9/25: MILK (6:00 PM) and EASY RIDER (8:00 PM)
presented by Outlook Media and ACLU of Ohio
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Meet our Puffin Collaborative Film Festival Partners
ACLU of Ohio
The ACLU is our nation’s guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rightsand liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
Learn more about the ACLU of Ohio here.
Columbus Film Council
Dedicated to serving filmmakers and their audiences by celebrating excellence in filmmaking, the Columbus Film Council believes in educating and entertaining people with the art and experience of film and video.
Learn more about the Columbus Film Council here.
Columbus Jewish Film Festival
The Columbus Jewish Film Festival is committed to bring Central Ohio audiences a sampling of the best in contemporary independent and international Jewish film. The Festival promotes a Jewish legacy that values art and embraces universal themes, moral questions and ethical concerns.
Learn more about the Columbus Jewish Film Festival here.
Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund
Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund is the research and program affiliate of Ohio Citizen Action, the state’s largest environmental and consumer organization. The organization enjoys national recognition for its pioneering work on toxic right‐to‐know laws, developing “good neighbor” campaigns, and playing an important role in moving Ohio away from its reliance on dirty coal for electricity. Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund contributes critical components to Ohio Citizen Action’s success by providing original research, campaign reports, strategic planning, organizing and media support.
Learn more about the Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund here.
Ohio Peace Network / Progressive Peace Coalition
Learn more about the Ohio Peace Network / Progressive Peace Coalition here.
Outlook Media
The Voice of Ohio’s GLBT and Ally Community.
Learn more about the Outlook Media here.
ReelAbilities Columbus Disabilities Film Festival (by VSA Ohio)
ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. Initiated at the JCC in Manhattan, in 2007, the festival presents award winning films by and about people with disabilities in multiple locations throughout each hosting city.
Learn more about the ReelAbilities Columbus Disabilities Film Festival here.
Simply Living
Simply Living is all about living local, building community, collaborating with partners, and creating a sustainable future for everyone. Simply Living offers discussion courses, a “documentary films and local solutions” series, and monthly Meet up/Socials at Eco-friendly businesses and organizations.
Learn more about Simply Living here.
Small Business Beanstalk
The SBB is a local-first company that leverages connections of all types to support business and community growth. We use problem solving, networking, and relationship-building techniques to grow small businesses through a unique combination of matchmaking and concierge services.
Learn more about the Small Business Beanstalk here.
The King Arts Complex
The King Arts Complex mission is to preserve, celebrate and teach the cultural and historic heritage of African Americans and the African American experience while developing greater understanding and harmony among all people.
Learn more about the King Arts Complex here.
The Puffin Collaborative Film Festival is presented with support from invaluable partners and friends at:
Gateway Film Center, Formation Studio, R Design and Printing Co, The Harmony Project, The Short North Gazette, Cherubini Designs and Atlas Community Partners.
The Puffin Foundation West is pleased to sponsor The Harmony Project’s performance and the Columbus Film Council’s programming at Independents’ Day on September 20th in Franklinton, presented as part of the Puffin Collaborative Film Festival Kickoff.
