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Festival Reel

Mission and Vision

To maintain an ethical, sustainable, inclusive and diverse environment in which we appreciate and support
filmmakers from all walks of life, of all abilities and 
identities. We select and celebrate films
which demonstrate a sustainable
 understanding of animal welfare, climate issues,
human equality and equity
and in many cases human extraordinary abilities.


Sustainability

We demonstrate sustainability partly through our selection process, also by running the festival online,
encouraging accessible virtual experiences for attendees in all time zones
and creating digital awards for winners.



Name-explain

Our name reflects a deep respect for the celluloid medium. Only,
reflects the ironic humility masked behind the efforts underprivileged filmmakers face
to make "only a film". Seen in a 
larger context, film is ultimately only a medium, used to project leviathan
messages for unlimited 
audience. Many people can be profoundly touched by the layered
narrative 
emotions which can be contained within ultimately, only a film.

After all we are only a festival, who exist to support unique film talent.
Now come to think about it, that's quite something.

Mission and Vision
Name statement
Sustainability
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