I wish I could be there. The Humanist Film Festival is happening on 26-28 October, and they’re looking for submissions. If you’ve got anything that fits their categories, send them in soon. They’re looking for films that speak to humanist themes, including:
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Reason, Critical Thinking and Skepticism (such as claims of the paranormal, critical thinking education, rational living, etc.)
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Ethics and Human Wellbeing (including human rights, women’s rights, gay rights, rational ethics, challenging scriptural ethics, sex education and attitudes about sex, etc.)
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Science and the Natural World (e.g. science appreciation, science education, evolution, global warming, pseudo-science and pseudo-medicine etc.)
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Freedom of Thought, Speech and Critical Inquiry
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Challenging the Claims and Value of Religion (e.g. anti-apologetics, education about atheism and atheists, uncovering problems with religion, etc.)
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Separation of Church and State
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Joie de vivre and human thriving (art and aesthetics, living the good life, human progress etc.)
And here’s their mission:
The Portland Humanist Film Festival is an outreach event designed to broaden the understanding and acceptance of a secular, humanist world view. It specifically addresses audiences who are friendly to our views but who are not necessarily familiar with atheism or humanistic ethics, or why we value reason and scientific thinking. The Film Festival presents these themes through an accessible, entertaining medium.
Got any suggestions? If you’re a godless filmmaker, think about sending them something!