The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, in partnership with FilmToledo, and the Maumee Valley Partners for Inclusion, is proud to host the 10th CommUNITY Film Festival.
Held Sunday, August 18, at the Maumee Indoor Theater, the event is free and open to the community. Doors open at 1 p.m., and the show begins at 2 p.m.
Showcased on the big screen will be 15 short films that will compete in different categories, including best of the fest, as selected by a panel of judges.
The five-person panel includes Lucas DD Superintendent Michele Myerholtz, Maumee City Councilman Scott Noonan, local journalist Jaden Jefferson and two individuals served by the board that are previous winners.
New this year will be a people’s choice award, as voted on in real time by the audience.
CommUNITY Film Fest highlights amateur films made by individuals with developmental disabilities.
The goal of the films, which run no longer than five minutes, is to celebrate contributions made to the community, challenge assumptions and enhance respect for individuals with developmental disabilities.
