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You can empower progressive Georgia filmmakers

Now in it’s third year, Cause + Effect is the only Georgia-focused progressive film festival. Hosted by nonprofit The Alliance for a Better Georgia, Cause + Effect Progressive Film Festival encourages Georgia filmmakers to submit 2-15 minute films that shed light on a political, environmental, economic or social justice issue in their community.   In the spirit of promoting accessibility for all, Cause + Effect  is one of the few film festivals that requires no entry fee

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“Escaping the Darkness” sheds light on teen depression

Beginning on August 15, 2017, Cause +Effect Progressive Film Festival will accept 2-15 minute films about poverty, homelessness, river pollution, gun violence and any other political, environmental, economic or social justice issue that affects Georgians. The festival is free to enter and the winning filmmaker will receive $1,000 cash and screen at the November festival in Athens. For more films from the only Georgia-focused film festival go to the 2017 Cause + Effect Progressive Film

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Film “Smallerton” talks trash

Beginning on August 15, 2017, Cause +Effect Progressive Film Festival will accept 2-15 minute films about poverty, homelessness, river pollution, gun violence and any other political, environmental, economic or social justice issue that affects Georgians. The festival is free to enter and the winning filmmaker will receive $1,000 cash and screen at the November festival in Athens. For more films from the only Georgia-focused film festival go to the 2017 Cause + Effect Progressive Film

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“Uncommon Cents” shines a light on poverty in Ga.

Beginning on August 15, 2017, Cause +Effect Progressive Film Festival will accept 2-15 minute films about poverty, homelessness, river pollution, gun violence and any other political, environmental, economic or social justice issue that affects Georgians. The festival is free to enter and the winning filmmaker will receive $1,000 cash and screen at the November festival in Athens. For more films from the only Georgia-focused film festival go to the 2017 Cause + Effect Progressive Film

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Film “Buss My Gun” addresses Georgia’s part in the iron pipeline

Beginning on August 15, 2017, Cause +Effect Progressive Film Festival will accept 2-15 minute films about poverty, homelessness, river pollution, gun violence and any other political, environmental, economic or social justice issue that affects Georgians. The festival is free to enter and the winning filmmaker will receive $1,000 cash and screen at the November festival in Athens. For more films from the only Georgia-focused film festival go to the 2017 Cause + Effect Progressive Film

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“Keeping Watch: Chattahoochee” film highlights issues facing Georgia’s waterways

Beginning on August 15, 2017, Cause +Effect Progressive Film Festival will accept 2-15 minute films about poverty, homelessness, river pollution, gun violence and any other political, environmental, economic or social justice issue that affects Georgians. The festival is free to enter and the winning filmmaker will receive $1,000 cash and screen at the November festival in Athens. For more films from the only Georgia-focused film festival go to the 2017 Cause + Effect Progressive Film