Join us for screenings and a discussion of the work by the three recipients of the Greater Columbus Arts Council and Film Columbus Art Unites Cbus Film and Photography awards — Sterling Carter, Donte Spikes-Woods and Cristyn Steward. This program seeks long-term change in the culture and across multiple sectors including health, education, culture, safety, and more. The Art Unites Cbus project is supported by American Electric Power Foundation, Engie and The Ohio State University Energy Partners.

Moderated by John Daughtery — Executive director at the Greater Columbus Film Commission.

Winning Filmmakers:

Sterling Carter

Project: Our Voices – The Sounds of the Silenced 
Runtime: 05:00
Rating: NR
Synopsis: Curated thought-provoking perspectives about how talented Black women, through pain, are motivated to use their gifts as a voice to protest injustices.

 

Cristyn Steward

Project: Blue Rebellion 
Runtime: 06:30
Rating: NR
Synopsis: After watching her father die at the hands of the police Desiree Reynolds joins the police force to be the change within the system. 

Donte Woods-Spikes

Project: As a Matter of Black  
Runtime: 04:58
Rating: NR
Synopsis: As a Matter of Black dives into behind the scenes of protest and art taking place during the global pandemic.

Sundance Institute has partnered with independent cinema communities across North America to bring Sundance Film Festival 2021 to new audiences. This edition of the Festival features local programming events that are free to view globally. Sign up for an account at Festival.Sundance.org to access.

The Film Center, and Columbus, were chosen as one of the 2021 Sundance satellite locations. Our local programming — talks, events, artist meet-ups — will also be free to access online through our website.

For in-person screenings at the Center, a limited number of All-Access Passes and single tickets are on sale now.

MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media

THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY
Crabbe, Brown & James LLP
Art Makes Columbus
Art for Life
Film Columbus
CD92.9
WCBE 90.5 FM
Gene & Sheila Smith
Tom Rieland
Donna & Larry James

ART UNITES CBUS, AN INITIATIVE OF THE GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL IS SUPPORTED BY