Social Justice Film Institute Fundraiser with a Film: Featuring the Documentary Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Sh!t
We are excited to warmly invite you to the SJFI Wine and Cheese Fundraiser with a Film, a special event to support The Social Justice Film Festival and Institute. Your presence and support can have a meaningful impact, and we would be honored by your participation.
Event Host
Gilda Sheppard
Award-Winning Director, Professor at Evergreen State College
Event Special Guest
Mona Das
Former Washington State Senator,
Executive Producer, Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit
Event Special Guest
Leesa Manion
King County Prosecuting Attorney
The first woman to be elected to serve as King County
Prosecuting Attorney
Event Details:
Event Name: Social Justice Film Institute Wine and Cheese Fundraiser with a Film
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 4 pm: VIP Cocktail Reception - 5 pm: Program Begins
Location: Pacific Tower, Panoramic Center, 8th Floor, 1200 12th Ave. S, Suite 1101, Seattle, Washington 98144
Dress Code: Seattle business casual attire
Event Program
4:00 pm: VIP Cocktail Reception
5:00 pm: Opening Remarks and Welcome
Documentary Filmmaker and Educator, Gilda Sheppard
Executive Director, Sam Hampton
5:30 pm: Film Screening Begins
6:40 pm: Panel Begins
Panelists:
Mona Das, Former Washington State Senator, Executive Producer
Lisa Manion, Current King County Prosecutor
7:00 pm: Raise the Paddle Fundraiser
7:30 pm: Closing Remarks
Ticketing and Price Levels:
$25 - Community Member (Nonprofit, Community Organizations)
$50 - General Admission
$50 - Sponsor and invite an SJFI Hero (student, filmmaker, community members, and community-based organizations)
$200 - 5 Ticket Bundle
Sponsor Levels: $200, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 - Buy a Table to Showcase Your Business
Questions? For more information, contact Marisa at marisa@socialjusticefilminstitute.org
Complimentary wine and cheese will be served during the reception. Light refreshments and beverages will be available throughout the afternoon.
How to RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by clicking the RSVP button.
If you are unable to attend, but would still like to support SJFI, donations can be made online here.
We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support for social justice storytelling.
Together, we can make a real difference!
Social Justice Filmmaking for All - First Class begins Saturday, November 1
When: Saturday Mornings, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon - Starting November 1st, 2025
Where: Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144, 11th floor, Suite 11
Cost: $300
This course is designed for individuals interested in learning how to create a social justice documentary. Participants will learn how to tell their story meaningfully and with visual impact.
The class will introduce participants to screen language and sequencing, and provide hands-on experience with digital video cameras, audio systems, and professional editing systems.
Participants will work to produce short films, 3 to 4 minutes in length, about a social justice topic or issue.
*The class takes place on Saturdays, from 9 am to 12 noon. Four classes from November 1st through November 22nd.
While this is a beginner class, basic knowledge of the Apple operating system and computers is recommended.
The instructor of this workshop is teaching artist Sam Hampton, PhD. Sam is the executive director of the Social Justice Film Institute and an award-winning documentary filmmaker (hamptonfilms.com).
* This workshop is limited to 12 participants. Please register early to reserve a spot.
For more information, contact: marisa@socialjusticefilminstitute.org (253) 302-1635
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RADICAL FILMS is the Social Justice Film Institute podcast featuring alumni and friends of the Social Justice Film Festival discussing all things related to social justice storytelling. The Social Justice Film podcast was created to explore and share stories about the intersection of social justice and film.