EXCLUSIVE: As film festivals postpone and cancel across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, independent films have taken a hit — but Seed&Spark has stepped into action to help by launc…
“Seed&Spark really grew by traveling to film festivals of all sizes, serving incredibly diverse communities across the country, and as the postponements and cancellations rolled in, it was clear that a mass extinction event could be on the horizon. We couldn’t sit by and let that happen to some of the most important community-based cultural curators,” said Emily Best, founder and CEO of Seed&Spark.
“These are uncertain, unprecedented times for everyone, but it’s crucial that we don’t lose hope,” Best said. “There are people out there — some whose names you know, some who have been the quiet backbone of the independent film ecosystem — working hard on solutions.”
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