Black Maria Film Festival

the festival exhibits the work of diverse, passionate, exceptional, independent, non-commercial, emerging as well as veteran film and video makers from the us, and across the globe. these artists represent an under-served constituency of the arts community who might not otherwise have the opportunity for live public exhibition statewide, nationwide, and worldwide. we focus on short films including those which address issues and struggles within contemporary society. this year the festival program includes provocative works based on environmental responsibility, race and class, family, women’s rights, sustainability, immigration, rituals surrounding death and loss, and much more. the festival also reaches out to audiences in settings including colleges, museums, libraries, community organizations, media organizations, and religious organizations, with custom-curated touring programs. this cutting edge, cross-genre work explores the aesthetic and communication potential of media, and in