The James Redford Campus at True West Film Center
On September 22nd, our team was honored to attend the True West Film Center’s special James Redford Campus groundbreaking event, celebrating the power of film, community, and the life and legacy of our beloved late cofounder, James Redford.
True West Film Center is a state-of-the-art film center removing barriers to film and media arts by supporting artists, educating students of all ages, and creating joy through entertainment. After reaching a critical threshold of $3.1M in the campaign’s total fundraising goal of $5.6M, the Board of Directors approved breaking ground on the construction of the new True West Film Center in the summer of 2024. The community has raised the cost needed to begin construction on the physical space and are now working to fulfill the vision of True West Film Center, which includes the James Redford Campus.
This campus represents a new chapter in James’s dream — having a place where community, filmmakers, and activists can come together, inspire one another, and build the momentum we need to address the myriad social and environmental challenges we face.
Congratulations to Emmy Winner ‘Path of the Panther’
We are sending a warm and celebratory congratulations to the incredible team behind our Redford Center Grantee film, Path of the Panther, for taking home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Nature Documentary!
This powerful story has captivated hearts and made waves in the fight to protect our planet’s wildlife, and we couldn’t be more proud of the amazing team that brought it to life. Join us in celebrating this extraordinary achievement and the impact of this remarkable film.
Films That Move Presents: Impossible Town
We’re excited to share that Redford Center Grantee, Impossible Town will be the featured film for the month of October in our Films That Move Series. Co-presented by DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF), the screening window will begin on October 15th and end on October 25th at midnight.
In addition to our virtual screening window, we will be hosting a live, virtual event featuring Impossible Town’s directors Meg Griffiths and Scott Faris and other special guests! Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.
15th Annual Fist Up Film Festival
Redford Center Grantee Filmmaker, Eli Jacobs Fantauzzi, will be hosting his annual Fist up Film Festival in October!
Taking place from October 4th – 14th, the Fist Up Film Festival presents films that are intended to create impact, inspire discussion and foster understanding. By placing emphasis on the connected experiences between global and local communities, Fist Up Film Festival creates visual parallels between people’s lived experiences and stories from around the world.
Upcoming Screenings
Standing Above the Clouds (APAture 2024 Film Showcase)
Giants Rising (Featuring Guided Redwood Tour in the Presidio)
Giants Rising (Followed by Q&A and Reception)
About The Redford Center
Co-founded in 2005 by activists and filmmakers Robert Redford and James Redford, The Redford Center is a nonprofit that advances environmental solutions through the power of stories that move. As one of the only US-based nonprofits solely dedicated to environmental impact filmmaking, The Redford Center develops and invests in projects that foster action and strengthen the reach of the grassroots efforts powering the environmental movement. Over the years, The Redford Center has produced three award-winning feature documentaries and more than 40 short films, supported over 150 film and media projects with grants and other services, inspired the creation of 550 student films, and disbursed more than $20 million to environmental film projects, amplifying change-making environmental solutions to millions of people worldwide.