Monday April 10 (1:00p – 2:20p) @ the Aspen District Theatre, Aspen
LIVE Broadcast | Q&A to follow with filmmakers | Runtime (80 min)
Free in-person and online
Youth Forum Kickoff
To launch this year’s inaugural Voices in Film Youth Forum, the week kicks off with a special in-school event at the Aspen District Theatre featuring a selection of this year’s festival films. The interactive program is hosted by youth with a filmmaker Q&A following the films. The event is broadcast live so that students and teachers who cannot attend in person may participate remotely.
The link to the live broadcast will go live on Monday, 4/10, at 1pm MST.
Emcee host Abigail Watkins + Haver Muss-Nichols
Co-presented by Colorado Film School
Special Thanks to the Addy Foundation, AspenOut, Aspen District Theatre, and Grassroots TV
For more information about programs or how to get involved, please contact Regna Jones, Head of Education Development and Programs aspenfilmeducates@gmail.com
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