Every year LUNA hosts LUNAFEST, which is a film festival featuring
short movies directed by women filmmakers from around the world. "The
films are filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and
humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for
celebrating the talents and stories of women. LUNAFEST films include
many off the traditional "festival circuit." Collectively, LUNAFEST
films captivate audiences, compel dialogue and arm those who
participate with both the knowledge and the motivation to make a
difference in their communities."
LUNAFEST's films have won industry awards and audience accolades, and
the films selected for 2007-08 LUNAFEST share this brilliance. From
quirky animation to touching documentaries, the 9 selected films are
incredibly diverse in both style and subject matter, united by a
common thread of exceptional storytelling by…for…about women.
To see this years program: http://www.lunafest.org/the-films.cfm
To purchase tickets: http://www.cityboxoffice.com
To invite a friend: http://www.lunafest.org/evite.cfm?EventID=143
HISTORY OF LUNAFEST
LUNAFEST was established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole
Nutrition Bar for Women, to simultaneously promote women filmmakers,
raise awareness for women's issues, and support worthy women's
nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
LUNAFEST is completely funded by LUNA and run by a small, dedicated
group of LUNA employees. 100 percent of all proceeds are donated to
charity – 15 percent to the Breast Cancer Fund and the remaining 85
percent of proceeds go directly back to hosting community organizations.
Over the years, as LUNAFEST has grown from a single annual event to
more than 100 festivals each season, LUNA's commitment to this
worthwhile program has grown as well. We are continually inspired by
the individual and collective efforts of women – and we are awed by
the results. To date, LUNAFEST has raised over $250,000 for worthwhile
women's organizations, while raising hope and awareness for the
stories of women everywhere.