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Event Description

In a time when burnout, loneliness and uncertainty of what’s next in our industry is at unprecedented heights, the act of pausing is vital for the sustainability of this work. Pause & Play begins with the question: what does it mean to center rest and joy in the documentary industry?

In this four-part virtual series, we explore the theory and practice of restorative care for four major sections of this ecosystem: filmmakers, participants, audiences, and arts organizations. However, we won’t just talk about it. We’ll pause and play together to be about it. Guided by wellness facilitators, community dialogue and reflective & playful activities, leave each interactive session with tangible toolkits to incorporate care and joy along with a community moving to do the same.

Pause & Play: Unpacking Wellness in Independent Film

12:00pm - 1:30pm ET on Zoom

• Thurs, Aug 8: FILM WORKER CARE

• Thurs, Sep 12: PARTICIPANT CARE

• Wed, Oct 9: AUDIENCE CARE

• Wed, Nov 6: ORGANIZATIONAL CARE

Speaker and facilitator details to come! Save the dates on your calendars today. This series is open to the public. RSVP for free or make a small donation to support BGDM and OTV.