Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Announces Networking Event at Ventfort Hall

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LENOX, Mass.— The Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative (BFMC) has announced a networking event scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ventfort Hall in Lenox, Massachusetts.

This event aims to connect filmmakers, technicians, educators, and media professionals in the region to facilitate the exchange of ideas, foster collaborations, and inspire new creative projects.

Diane Pearlman, Executive Director of BFMC, stated that this is the organization's first in-person networking event since the COVID-19 pandemic. She expressed enthusiasm for bringing industry members together and welcomed both experienced professionals and those interested in learning more about the field. Pearlman also noted the partnership with Ventfort Hall, which was featured in the film "The Cider House Rules," as an ideal location for the event.

Admission to the networking event is free, with a limited capacity of 100 guests. Attendees are required to RSVP by May 12 via the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkshire-film-and-media-collaborative-networking-events-are-back-tickets-1319507234659?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Light refreshments will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. Donations will be accepted at the door to support BFMC’s educational programs, including the Your Voice Through Video high school documentary film curriculum.

Further details about the networking event can be found on the Eventbrite link or by contacting BFMC at info@berkshirefilm.org.

The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative focuses on developing production, workforce, and education initiatives within the film and media industry to contribute to the economic growth of western Massachusetts. More information is available at www.berkshirefilm.org.

Ventfort Hall is located at 104 Walker Street.

 

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Josh Billings Athletes Can Support Local Non-Profits

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - A new fundraising initiative is giving participants in  one of the Berkshires’ most recognized community traditions a simple way to support local  nonprofits.
 
Launched this year by the Josh Billings RunAground and Mill Town Foundation, the Finish Line Fund allows participating teams to select a Berkshire-based nonprofit and invite friends, family members, colleagues, and others to support the organization through a  team fundraising page.
 
With time still remaining before the Sept. 20 event, participating teams already have raised more than $16,000 for local nonprofits.
 
“The Finish Line Fund is about expanding participation in local philanthropy,” said Andy Wrba, Program Director at Mill Town Foundation. “You don’t need to make a large gift to have an impact. When hundreds of people contribute $10 or $20 to organizations they care about, those individual gifts can add up to something significant. We want to make local  giving accessible, personal, and connected to an event people are already excited to be part of.”
 
Rather than directing all fundraising to a single beneficiary, the Finish Line Fund places the  choice in the hands of participants. Teams select a Berkshire nonprofit that is meaningful to them and use their own networks and personal stories to build support for the organization.  Donations made through each team’s fundraising page go directly to its selected nonprofit.
 
The initiative reflects a peer-to-peer approach to philanthropy in which individuals become  ambassadors for the organizations and causes they value. In addition to raising funds, the  program is designed to introduce more people to Berkshire nonprofits, expand their networks of supporters, and encourage community members to see themselves as active participants in local giving.
 
To encourage broad participation, Mill Town Foundation will also contribute an additional $500 to the nonprofit represented by each of the five teams that attracts the greatest number of individual donors. The incentive is based on the number of unique supporters – not the total amount raised – reinforcing the message that gifts of every size matter.
 
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