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Docs in Progress gives individuals the tools to tell stories through documentary film to educate, inspire, and transform the way people view their world.

Founded in 2008, Burnaway provides coverage of the arts in and from Atlanta and the South and connects creative communities in the region to each other and the broader art world. We do this through our online arts publication, the Atlanta art guide, our art writers mentorship program, writing workshops, and other public programs. Our editorial and programmatic content strives to provide coverage that reflects the geographic, demographic, and artistic diversity of the region. Burnaway exists to continue the established tradition of art criticism and uphold its highest ethical and professional standards, while also exploring the potential of new media and providing a fresh identity and perspective for arts dialogue today.

The Film Lab is a not for profit devoted to the promotion of gender and ethnic diversity in entertainment.

By recording, preserving and sharing the life stories of thousands of African Americans, from President Barack Obama to the oldest living black cowboy, The HistoryMakers is a leader in helping to educate and enlighten millions worldwide through refashioning a more inclusive record of American history.

The Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism, Inc. (PVCEB), formerly known as the Unified Buddhist Church, was founded in 1998 to officially represent Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh and his Sangha in the United States of America. It is the sister organization of Unified Buddhist Church (Eglise Bouddhique Unifieé - Communaute Bouddhique Zen du VDP) founded in France. PVCEB includes among its U.S. programs and operations three practice centers (Deer Park Monastery which also serves as the Administrative Head Office, Blue Cliff Monastery and Magnolia Grove Monastery), the publisher of books by Thich Nhat Hanh (Parallax Press), a fundraising arm (Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation) to continue the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village tradition, and the Community of Mindful Living (CML).

Our primary purpose is to increase public awareness of women’s achievements and their roles in history and to provide positive public images of women and girls. To fulfill these purposes, Wild West Women, Inc. will, with a particular emphasis on films concerning women’s issues, women’s history and women creators: produce educational films and accompanying educational materials; distribute educational films and videos to the general public; provide training in independent and educational film making, with special efforts to include women and girls of diverse cultures; and provide and sponsor other public educational film, video and arts activities. Founded in 1994.

The San Francisco Green Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to screening compelling environmental films; connecting you to filmmakers & experts; and sparking green ideas & actions. As the leading movement for films and conversations about people and the planet, our mission is to educate and connect communities through forward-thinking programs of environmental films, dialogues, and action opportunities.

The Mission of County Theater, Inc. is: To exhibit art, independent and world films that offer the community an opportunity to experience a broad range of artistic and alternative expressions; To educate the community about the film and media arts through a diverse program of educational activities that seek to develop a lifelong involvement with the arts; To serve as a community and charitable resource for the arts, and to promote and effect access to the arts for all members of the community; and To preserve as a cultural resource the historic County Theater in Doylestown, PA.

TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICES OF PBS WISCONSIN, A PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE OPERATED JOINTLY BY THE WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF REGENTS-UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EXTENSION. 2. TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH COMPLEMENT AND/OR ASSIST THE BROADCASTING ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED ABOVE. 3. TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ANCILLARY TO AND IN SUPPORT OF THE FOREGOING. 4. TO RAISE FUNDS AND INVEST IN, RECEIVE, HOLD, USE AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE PURPOSES STATED ABOVE.

Connectopod Learning connects youth to their communities and their voices through storytelling and multi-media arts projects.

THE LITERARY SOCIETY OF THE DESERT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROMOTING LITERACY AND THE LOVE OF READING THROUGH PRESENTATIONS BY (AND DISCUSSIONS WITH) LEADING AUTHORS, AS WELL AS PROMOTING LITERACY, WRITING SKILLS, AND THE LOVE OF READING IN THE COMMUNITY.

To exhibit independent motion pictures to educate and entertain the public.