As we honor the rich history and achievements of Black Americans during Black History Month, let’s also shine a light on the importance of mental health awareness in the Black community.

Institute of Black Imagination has a brand new semester of their IBI podcast - starting with Kirk Franklin. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 2/18 when new episodes begin. @blackimagination is hosted by artist, writer, and brand consultant @dario.studio . The Institute provides conversations from The Pool of Black Genius: a collection of iconoclasts at the forefront of cultural thought and innovation. More than anything, The Institute of Black Imagination is here to inspire, engage, and help others unleash their imagination. Clips Index: Episode 48 with Sara Zewde @zewdiac Episode 44 with Eboni Marshall @ebonithoughts Episode 35 with Bethann Hardison @bethannhardison Episode 52 with Jon Gray @ghettogray Episode 85 with Lena Waithe @lenawaithe

On this Wellness Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, we’re not just talking romantic love, but the love that binds us all! Whether it’s the joy of creating, the support of fellow artists, or the warmth of belonging, we want to celebrate the community that fuels our passion. But tell us, where do YOU find self-love and who forms your community? Share your stories in the comments below!

“All the Love I Could Handle” is a short film inspired by the life and legacy of Kathleen Collins, written and directed by Collins’ granddaughter @rubyrosecollins This film tells the layered story of Kathleen as not only an artist but as a mother, humanizing her beyond the myth of an idyllic pioneer. This film explores the complicated tug-of-war between one woman’s responsibility to her ambitions and to her children. @allthelove_film chronicles a true slice of Kathleen’s life and invites viewers to explore the dualities of life and the inherent struggles that come with the healing journey.

Join us next Thursday, February 15th at 6pm at the Center in Malibu for an intimate conversation with Grant Fowlds about wildlife preservation, how to protect endangered species and why there is an urgency to educate people about African biodiversity. RSVP now through the link in our bio! 🦏🐘

Thank you to all who braved the rain to join us for a screening and conversation around the fantastically-powerful film @tokillatigerdoc We were so lucky to have the film’s director @nishappics with us for a Q&A moderated by Jon Turteltaub. Nominated for an Oscar in the Best Documentary category, we urge you to see this film and share it with those you know. 🎥🎬

It’s Wellness Wednesday! This week, we want you to reflect on what makes you special. We would love to hear a response to any of the following questions: •Who are you? •What makes you unique? •What are the things that you love about yourself? Remember, you are one of a kind! Embrace your individuality and celebrate who you are! Are you feeling creative and want to keep going with this exercise? Here are some ideas to help let those juices flow: •a collage of images that represent the things you love about yourself •a photo list of your goals and dreams •an illustration of a quote that inspires you P.S. Don’t forget: The next phase of #CreateConnectCare is coming in March 2024!

Creative Visions and Prism Entertainment are thrilled to welcome Director Nisha Pahuja, in conversation with Director Jon Turteltaub, to screen and discuss her Academy Award® Nominated feature documentary “To Kill a Tiger” on Wednesday, February 7th, starting at 6 pm. In “To Kill a Tiger”, Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the survivor of sexual assault. In India, where a rape is reported every 20 minutes and conviction rates are less than 30 percent, Ranjit’s decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented. A New York Times Critic’s Pick and winner of 25 awards including TIFF, Palm Springs, Doc Aviv and The Director’s Guild of Canada, “To Kill a Tiger” is Directed by Nisha Pahuja and Executive Produced by Dev Patel, Mindy Kaling, Rupi Kaur, Anita Lee, Shivani Rawat, Andy Cohen, Atul Gawande, Andrew Dragoumis and others. Seating is very limited, so please RSVP now through the link in our bio.

Congratulations to the team behind the fantastic film “Daughters” on their recent Sundance success (Festival Favorite Award + Audience Award: U.S. Documentary) and getting acquired by Netflix! 🏆🌟 @daughtersdocumentary is a powerful documentary following the lives of four young girls who prepare for a unique dance with their incarcerated fathers as part of the Date with Dad rehabilitation program. For many, this will be the only time they will be able to touch or hug their fathers for the entirety of their sentence. The film follows the fathers going through intensive fatherhood therapy preparing them for this life-changing day with their daughters. “Daughters” shares a complex and intimate portrayal of childhood, and the resiliency of these young girls as they navigate life in the absence of their fathers.

It’s #WellnessWednesday, and we’re all about the magic of connection! ✨ “When it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, you need someone or something to help let the negative energy out. My connection to my coaches, animals, and nature helps me get calm.” —Maddie, Grade 5 As Dan Eldon said, “Connection is the solution.” So, when life gets heavy, how do you reach out and recharge your soul? Deepen bonds: Share a heartfelt conversation with a loved one or laugh over coffee with friends. Embrace nature: Immerse yourself in the calming vibes of a forest walk or simply gaze at the starry sky. Nurture yourself: Pamper yourself with a or curl up with a good book Get playful: Challenge yourself with a puzzle or unleash your inner child with a board game. Share your unique ways to build bridges and boost your well-being in the comments below. Bonus points for creative connections! P.S. #CreateConnectCare is coming back in March! In the meantime, remember to tag your friends and spread the connection!

@dancefilmmaking is an artist-led organization making dance cinema more accessible than ever. This platform showcases and promotes new talent and creates a surge of inspiration, collaboration, and learning opportunities. Dancefilmmaking.com is a space for artistic expression, education, and the promotion of dance films. This organization provides students and dance enthusiasts with masterclasses and other learning opportunities to strengthen their skills, hone their craft, and make a cultural and social impact. Seen here are the 10 Semifinalists for the first-ever Dance Film of the Year award!

Let’s break down the mental health barriers together! At Creative Visions, we’re diving headfirst into crucial conversations about awareness, stigma, self-care, and connection. Join us every Wellness Wednesday for insightful explorations you won’t want to miss. We’ll tackle real-world challenges, share practical tips, and build a supportive community where everyone feels heard and empowered. #CreateConnectCare is gearing up again for a March launch! Keep your eyes peeled for exciting ways to get involved.

Congratulations to @projectdeedee on their exhibition at the end of 2023 - the first Thai group show in LA and second in the US! Same Same is a glimpse into the candid everyday life, the quiet corners, and the modern hustle and bustle around Thailand through the eyes of local illustrators. By showcasing these works, Same Same aims to navigate and alleviate the barriers to entry that many Thai artists encounter, giving space for Thai art to be appreciated and consumed. This exhibition is put on by @projectdeedee - which works to spotlight the creative culture of Thai artists, illustrators, designers, photographers, filmmakers and technologists through interactive exhibitions, collaborations, residencies, educational opportunities and mentorship.

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Exciting news! We're thrilled to feature @deep.echo.movie this Fiscal Sponsorship Friday. Join DEEP ECHO in creating a sustainable world. Your support drives their mission, aligning with UN goals like life below water, education, innovation and climate action!

Congrats to the team from @chickentownfilm on recently completing their shoot! Chickentown is a short film about Mitzi, a woman who hitches a ride with a man who may be the man who just murdered her sister. But the deeper story is one of sisterhood, the resiliency of women, justice, and the importance of mental health. Chickentown is a timeless story of women's role in society, the ways that societal structures and institutions do little to protect them, and what happens when they must take matters into their own hands to protect the ones they love.

Kenya International Cello Festival (@k.i.c.f ) - Chamber Music in Kenya's shipment of 50 violins, violas, and cellos has now safely arrived in Kenya! Their team of 4 pros are busy preparing to fly over for 10 days of non-stop music right after New Years. They still need help reaching their goal! To learn more and provide support, visit: http://kicf.net

Boom boom! @kathyeldon (and a noisy spirit looking over her shoulder) explore the rhythmic energy and detailed drawings of this double-page spread from Dan. You can almost hear the music! For prints like these, photographs, and more, please visit daneldoncollection.com

Our Fiscal Sponsorship Friday is dedicated to @vb.fc - a community organization and football club built by players, coaches, artists, musicians and proud locals. By bringing together leaders and locals like, VBFC is reimagining what a football club looks like in the US, empowering children, their families, and their communities in the process. VBFC is challenging not only the way the sport is taught and regarded but is also working to reverse these trends through the things that unify us all: sport, culture, and art through intentional grassroots programming and catalytic storytelling. #Repost @vb.fc The man behind the cover photo of @easportsfc FC24. An Estadio original, the one and only @devinlamoreaux Having met at a soccer event DTLA years back, Devin was new to Venice. He was only recently retired as midfielder playing at the University of South Carolina a top team in the country along with fellow VBFC designer @ryan.arambula After hanging up his boots, he picked up a camera and like the rest of us, washed up on the concrete shores of the Estadio. Since then, he’s been blessing the football world with his talent as a photographer. Dev’s shot and played in some of the biggest moments in VBFC club history. Watching his creativity evolve as an artist over the years has been a joy. His work has put him in the biggest stadiums, at the biggest games, and in front of the biggest stars in world football. Already he has created a library of iconic images including Messi lifting the trophy in the World Cup, Bale’s equalizer and the rest of LAFC’s beginnings, as well as Mbappe making his Estadio debut, and now Haalands first EAFC cover. He’s created a style that is uniquely his own. The man is a role model for his creativity, but also his ability to adapt from a player to an artist within the game we all love. Today, his work sits on the cover of @easportsfc FC24

@lastflighthomefilm shares an unforgettable and stunning verité account of a family courageously facing life and death. Two-time Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner for Documentary @onditimoner and @interloperfilms_ documents her father’s final days, showcasing an extraordinary life - one filled with wild achievements, tragic loss, and above all, enduring love from his incredibly close-knit family. LAST FLIGHT HOME’s impact campaign supports the efforts of this miraculous film in bringing awareness to the California End of Life Option Act (and others like it) and de-stigmatizing medical aid-in-dying.

Join our #CreateConnectCare initiative for Human Rights Day on December 10th! Mental health and well-being are fundamental human rights. Let’s support young people in expressing themselves and advocating for awareness of mental health issues through their creative work. Youth aged 11-18 are invited to become human rights advocates by sharing their stories, thoughts, and experiences through art, music, writing, or any creative medium! Submit your work by December 15th! Visit www.createconnectcare.org for details. Need inspiration? Check out these incredible examples. Visual artist, Cyan created “Alienated Spotlight” to “speak on how neurodivergent people are so quickly and easily alienated by others. I wanted to bring light to the issue as well show beauty in difference.” Rackz, on the other hand, used music to highlight the effects of gun violence on him and members of his community in his song “Shooting Stars.” Visit the project gallery to listen to his original composition!

Through Marissa Roth's global project, "One Person Crying: Women and War," she has photographed and met hundreds of women war survivors over decades. Marissa is currently continuing her project in England where she is now meeting and photographing Ukranian women who are refugees, and Jewish, Israeli and Palestinian women who live there and have been directly impacted by the war in Israel in Gaza. To view more of Marissa's captivating photos and learn more about the stories behind the images, please visit: marissarothphotography.com

Norman Lear changed the world. He changed it for the better and he left us a road map about how to use the power of stories to open hearts and minds. Today we reflect on the life, legacy, and impact of the revolutionary career of 101-year-old Norman Lear, who Creative Visions had the honor of sitting down with in October 2022 for a conversation led by movie director Jon Turteltaub. Through the television sitcom, a medium that previously had been reserved for goofy shows, Norman Lear told stories for real American families dealing with relevant and undiscussed issues. This forever altered the way we see our entertainment, our politics, our society, and ourselves. Norman Lear was a pioneer creative activist and his contributions will never be forgotten. His jubilant spirit was unmatched, and his work as a storyteller will be felt for generations to come. At the spry age of 100, Norman Lear joined Jon Turteltaub at the Moss Theater at New Roads School to look at what inspired Norman’s career - what influences made him who he was, how he changed who we are, what in television is going well, what’s not, what takes courage to fix, what takes comedy to fix, and how each of us can make a bigger difference than we think. As we remember him and celebrate his contributions to the world, we encourage you to watch the full interview between Norman Lear and Jon Turteltaub, by clicking the link in our bio.

Today, we are spotlighting Infinity Culinary Training (@ict.official ) - a chef’s school in Cape Town, South Africa, providing the basic cooking skills, professional tools, and all-important life skills necessary for graduates to obtain immediate employment in the hospitality industry. ICT helps bridge the gap between poverty and jobs by providing graduates with the skills, confidence, determination, and long-term vision to embark on a productive and sustainable future. Since 2009, 576 graduates have been produced from 36 classes at ICT.

Most of Dan’s journal pages are bursting with life, color and the textures of multiple layers of collaged materials, (including rice, keys, tinsel, feathers and more!). Seen here, a page from Journal #20, we take a sharp turn away from the beautifully organized chaos of Dan’s usual style for a more meditative approach- a black and white photo held down with black tape. To explore more prints like this, visit daneldoncollection.com

Looking for something to help get you through family conversations around the Thanksgiving table? Try, “Oh, How Very Interesting” - originally proposed by @daneldon in this print from Journal #13 - available also as a double-page spread on daneldoncollection.com

Happy World Children's Day! We believe in empowering young people to advocate for their rights using creative expression about issues that matter to them most. * Our youth mental health initiative,#CreateConnectCare is currently accepting creative responses until December 15th. The first 500 submissions will receive a Moleskine Creativity Journal and are eligible for other prizes. * Student responses will be amplified on our platforms and passed on to policy makers. A great way to be creative, be heard and make a difference! (Link in bio)

The Fred Ross Project is a documentary film and outreach campaign chronicling the life and teachings of Fred Ross Sr., who understood that inequality leads to injustice. We know about Chavez and Huerta, but few know about Fred Ross Sr., the man who trained and guided them to become amazing organizers. Inspiring a new generation of activists to organize for systemic change, this documentary film from award-winning filmmaker Ray Telles, human rights activist John Heffernan and Fred Ross Jr., shows how collective action can combat racism, bigotry, and greed. Learn more at fredrossproject.org

🍎FIELD NOTES🗒️ Our new Learning Hub blog will feature the CV Changemakers curriculum and programming, Changemakers teachers and students, extraodinary partners and ongoing opportunities for engagement. Welcome, you've found your people! Visit: https://www.cvchangemakers.org/blog

Check out this submission to #CreateConnnectCare from 11th grader, Britany T. Britany shares, "The title of my painting is Obsession. My project addresses both body dysmorphia and hoarding. Overall, my painting tries to express how society’s unrealistic standards can lead people to viewing themselves as “not enough,” making them obsess over how they look like and the things they have." Let us know what resonates with you about this piece and we'll pass it on to the artist! Submit your creative expression to #CreateConnectCare--visual art, poetry, collage, film, etc. The first 500 submissions will receive a Moleskine Creativity Journal and be eligible for other prizes. Visit www.createconnectcare.org (Link in bio)

Today, on #worldkindnessday (in addition to every other day!) we encourage you to create the change through expressions of creativity through #CreateConnectCare a youth mental health and well-being initiative for ages 11-18. To learn more and share with others, please visit the link in our bio or createconnectcare.org

A @daneldon double-paged spread with a punch and a hint of tinsel. From Journal #18, these pages show a slight departure from Dan’s usual colorful, layered style - leaning into the simplicity and impact of the image with the pop of red. For prints like this and more, visit the link in our bio!

This Friday, we are spotlighting @tolstoythetomatothief - a feature length film, currently in post-production, that tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a farm boy and his sworn enemy, a large bull elephant. Tolstoy is a 48 year old elephant who was raised in wild Africa, where animals outnumbered people, and the Maasai nomads kept to themselves. As the areas of Wild Africa are developed, Tolstoy watches humans zip by in new cars and motorcycles, and build farms next to his river, growing fresh tomatoes that he is forbidden from enjoying. 🍅🐘

This Fiscal Sponsorship Friday we are shining a light on @realfluffycloud - an unprecedented sound and light platform, sitting at 3 stories in the air to create a uniquely immersive 360 degree community space. The Fluffy Cloud hosts music, spoken word, wellness, and other experiences. The circular format of this structure is specifically designed to allow people to better connect with each other, while enjoying the arts. The Fluffy Cloud works to foster community, connection, and creativity. ☁️

This Sunday!♥️ Africa in America®: Reconnecting People To The Rhythm Of The Diaspora Join @africainamerica - a fiscally-sponsored project of Creative Visions - for an evening of Music, Dance, and Culture! Africa in America’s mission is to support the impact the culture of our African Diaspora has made in present-day music, tv/film, fashion, culinary arts, and lifestyles. The focus of Africa in America® is to highlight the importance of education, innovation and preservation of the richness of our African roots by providing platforms for open communication and integrative experience within the arts. Through all our events and actions, we create programming that is inclusive and proudly represents our communities. CLICK ON THE LINK IN THEIR BIO TO BUY YOUR TIX NOW. TIX ARE LIMITED SO DON’T WAIT!🙏🏽♥️ ______________________ #africainamerica #africainamerica #karamack #fundrasier #event #ocean #malibu #cali #california #blackownedbusiness #ceo #founder #brand #platform #workshops #africa #america #501c3 #creativevisions #fiscalsponsorship #festival #entertainment #passion #dance #music #filmscreening #singing #dj #outside

The Last Witch is returning to Salem for Halloween! This fiscally sponsored project is on their way to their fundraising goal, but is seeking finishing funds to help make this project a reality. They plan to capture footage of Salem and North Andover for their film following the efforts to exonerate Elizabeth Johnson Jr, the last person convicted of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials as a schoolteacher, her students, and a state senator work to clear her name 330 years later. Learn more and donate through their profile! @thelastwitchfilm 🧙‍♀️

Welcome to @thebergamot - a new fiscally sponsored project! Their film @stateoftheunity is now available to stream - just about anywhere! 8 years in the making, this award-winning documentary is focused on cultivating unity in America. Learn more through their profiles!

Join us for our Creative Visions Sunset Screening Series this coming Monday, 10/23, for an exclusive viewing of @whilewewatched and a Q&A with the director Vinay Shukla. Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot now! Winner of TIFF and Busan International Film Festival, While We Watched is a turbulent newsroom drama intimately chronicling the working days of broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar as he navigates a spiraling world of truth and disinformation. As factual reporting is in free fall globally, While We searched is a dignified lens into the abyss. #linkinbio

From Project Director Olivia Zimmerman, "Downtown", is a documentary film that follows an all-Latina high school soccer club, guided by their coach, as they fight to defy cultural norms and change the face of women's soccer by attempting to win the National Cup Tournament in their final season together. This coming-of-age documentary tells the story of sisterhood, identity, and resilience through the game of soccer. 🎥⚽️🥅

Over the weekend, Creative Visions was honored to host Congressman Jamie Raskin for an intimate conversation, moderated by Jon Turteltaub, about how storytelling can help enable a more inclusive, unified and democratic future for all. Thank you to Lori Henry and Congressman Raskin’s team for making this gathering possible.

Thank you to @moleskinefoundation and @moleskine for choosing us as a recipient for the Creative Tools for Social Change 2023! 📔#Repost @moleskinefoundation ・・・ 🎉 Congratulations to the Creative Tools for Social Change Recipients 2023! 🔎 Selected among over 100 applications from Canada, the US, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, these creative and cultural organizations will receive hundreds of Moleskine notebooks to support their educational programs and unlock the creative potential of youth in their communities 🤝 We couldn’t be happier to partner with @moleskine to build a global community of organizations sharing the same vision, sharing experiences, forming a creative ecosystem, and fostering creativity for social change 🖇️ Link in bio #CreativityForSocialChange #CreativeTools #Moleskine #MoleskineFoundation @cptcle @weareroguepack @locustprojects @creativevisionsfoundation @fundacion.ixcanul @proyecto_plexo @dia_space @waterspritefilm @in_place_of_war @acm.uk @place.network @atelier_anamorphose @teatrometaphora Concomitentes @medialab_uniovi En Lugar De Creacion @laguarimba @agenzialama @quindici19 @soupandsocks Marzona Foundation Design @givesomethingbacktoberlin @krakcentar @wethereflektor UG DAH Teatar @fiberscollective CAMP

Available today! "Texas, USA" from @untold_la is a documentary film exploring what it takes to build a new, hopeful vision for democracy against enormous odds. It's an underdog story, told through the lives of candidates and organizers during the statewide 2022 election who tell an unexpected story of persistence, community and progress in an unlikely place. Stream now through Apple TV or Google Play!

As our Sundowner season comes to a close, we want to shine a light and say thank you to the many fiscally sponsored projects and members of our creative activist network that came out to support our monthly summer events! Stay tuned for many more gatherings and ways to get engaged! 🌅

This Thursday marks our last Sundowner of 2023! Register now - for you and a friend! - and join us for a guaranteed fun time with a top notch view 🌅 #linkinbio 📸: @ella_charon

An incredible night in NYC at “A Night for our Future” - hosted by Emily Rose Laochua (@erosel8888 ) and Jenny Santi. Featured throughout the night were @amandaselwyndt, @alexgarfin and @sciencewithsophie - with images throughout the space from Emily’s graphic novel, “The Convergence”. Kathy and Grace, our Fiscal Sponsorship Manager, were joined by CV Board Member Mandeep Rai! An inspired evening during Climate Week to ignite a shared vision for a better tomorrow. 🌎

We are moving our Fiscal Sponsorship Spotlight one day early, because today is World Gratitude Day and we're celebrating in the most extraordinary way! Join @louieschwartzberg and @gratituderevealedfilm for their virtual event where they'll be joined with the incredible filmmakers and composers of MOVING ART. 🙌 Get ready for genuine conversations with some incredible souls: 🌟 Louie Schwartzberg 🎻 Lindsey Sterling 🎤 Lisbeth Scott 🎶 Cosmo Sheldrake 🌊 Howard and Michele Hall They'll explore how we can nurture and cultivate gratitude in our lives—individually, as families, as communities, and as one big global family. 🌎🤗 And guess what? It's absolutely FREE! ✨ 🎉 Date: September 21st 🕒 Time: 4pm PST / 7pm EST 🌐 Location: louiechannel.tv Spread the word, invite your friends, and let's create a tidal wave of gratitude together! 🌊 #WorldGratitudeDay #GratitudeRevealed #MovingArt

This Fiscal Sponsorship Friday, we are highlighting Ndingumntu Nam Self Care Fair, whose aim is to inspire the people of Africa by focusing on raising mental health awareness in black and brown communities, as they believe that is where education on the matter is needed most. The team (pictured here) began by finding words of mental illness in African languages because of the widespread denialism of the issue in their communities e.g. ungxunguphalo - depression, ungxunguphalo olundlela mbini - bipolar, ukukhula kwesimilo - growth in personality. The goal is to educate people through events like a self care fair - a space created for individuals to learn of the various methods they can adopt to improve their mental health! Learn more @ndingumntunam_

Creative Visions hosted Special Envoy for Global Youth, Abby Finkenauer, and her team for a rich conversation masterfully led by Jess Burnquist, VP of Impact Education. It was beautiful to engage young creative changemakers, educators, youth and business leaders, and entertainment industry members in a discussion about how, together, we can find solutions to the challenges concerning youth worldwide. Special Envoy Finkenauer knows from experience the critical role youth voices and perspectives play in policymaking and good governance, as she was only 25 when she was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives and 28 when she joined Congress representing Iowa. Abby became the youngest person ever to pass a bill in the House.

It’s the last Sundowner of 2023! Join us for a guaranteed fun time on Thursday, September 28th. A big thank you to @drinkahildie and @letsdrinkroxie for providing the drinks for this event! Register now through the link in our bio and join us on the veranda for a toast! 🌅

She’s hit the road! Follow along with fiscally sponsored project @sciencewithsophie as she endeavors across the country in an electric vehicle - documenting the trip - finding out: can it be done? and can it be fun? Be sure to subscribe to keep up with Sophie’s updates from the road! #TheJourneyistheDestination #repost @sciencewithsophie Friends, I am about to embark on my biggest experiment yet... Starting *tomorrow* I will be driving an electric vehicle across the country, round trip across the USA, and documenting the whole adventure. It’s the Great American ELECTRIC Road Trip! I’m setting out to answer two questions: can it be done? and can it be FUN? Along the way, we’ll explore the science of sustainable travel, find the country’s most spectacular sights, and meet people working today to build a brighter tomorrow. Fasten your seatbelt and join me! I’ll be posting updates on all the socials - YouTube, IG, Facebook, and I’m finally starting a TikTok. Follow @sciencewithsophie to literally follow along for the ride. (@sophiescience on TikTok because someone took my name and TikTok won’t acknowledge my trademark inquiry? fun) THREE WAYS you can be part of the journey: 1. Comment to let me know what videos YOU want me to make while I’m on the road! Science of batteries? A food journal? Magic tricks? (yes I’m learning magic) 2. Add to the Science With Sophie Electric Road Trip Playlist - link in bio 3. Donate (tax-deductible!) to support us as an independent, mission-driven, womxn-led production company through @creativevisionsfoundation - link in bio Let’s hit the road!!

Use waiver code: REELWAIVER23 to submit your film for free to the @official_topangafilmfestival Young Filmmaker’s Showcase! #Repost @official_topangafilmfestival ・・・ 📣 Calling all young filmmakers! 🍿The Young Filmmakers Showcase is a cherished highlight of the #TopangaFilmFestival, and an amazing opportunity for new stories to be shared. 🔗Have a film ready? Submit by 9/28 via link in bio 🎓Wanna learn to make a movie? Find our FREE tutorials by scanning 📸 the QR code on slide 3️⃣ or visiting bit.ly/TFF-YFS. They’re perfect for beginners of all ages! Share with the young #storytellers in your life…no fancy equipment required. Good luck!!🤞🏻 #youngfilmmakers #tff2023 #tff23 #filmfestival

RSVP now through the link in our bio and join us for a riveting gathering and discussion covering Pan-Africanism, feminism, art and activism - this Saturday in Malibu! #Repost @sankofadotorg ・・・ Join us on a journey of empowerment and change by Sankofa.org in partnership with USA for Africa and Creative Visions! 🗣️ Don't miss out on a captivating discussion featuring Coumba Touré and an incredible lineup, including Dr. Gaye Therea Johnson, Melina Abdullah, Pat Chandler, and Faya Ora Rose Touré. 🎙️ Moderated by the inspiring Gina Belafonte. ✨ Let's come together for a meaningful conversation. RSVP now through the link in our BIO or catch the details on our story! 📲 #EmpowerChange #SankofaDiscussions #TogetherForImpact"

This Fiscal Sponsorship Friday, we are proud to feature @projecting_la - a larger than life, breathing display of photography in a unique setting. Consisting of cutting edge street photography, arresting documentary projects about LA’s diverse communities and riveting news photography curated by a selection committee, Projecting LA is a singular art experience. Selected work will be donated to the impressive archive of the DTLA library to be preserved and shared for posterity. Save the date: April 27, 2024 Learn more through their profile!

Our Fiscal Sponsorship Friday feature is "Redemption Scholars"! (@authenticvoicesglobal ) The Redemption Scholars is a Documentary following Three Men of Color on a journey of redemption as returning-citizens (post-incarceration), using education to mold their present lives and build hope for their future. Your support means they can tell the story to the world that needs to hear it. Click the link in their bio to learn more and give your tax-deductible donation.

Congratulations to @bienvenidosfilm - which just screened opening night for the 19th @hollyshorts film festival! This award-winning short film, directed by Lisa Cole, is inspired by true events and tells the timely story of Imani, a Nigerian single mother living in Los Angeles. When she offers to help a perfect stranger reunite with her son, Imani learns this simple act of kindness threatens to jeopardize her own path to citizenship. Learn more about the film at www.balafilm.com

Join us on Thursday the 24th for our next Sundowner! Enjoy the summer sunset on the veranda - plus a performance by Robert Howard from @kenyainternationalcellofest 🎻Register now through the link in bio and invite for your friends for a guaranteed fun time 🌅

Saturday sound baths are back! RSVP now for this weekend’s relaxing and rejuvenating session with Dana Austin from Von Tux. Join for just the sound bath or add on yoga. Bring friends and start your weekend next to the ocean! Link in bio! 🌊🧘‍♀️🧘

The Fundraiser for @opensecretthefilm is officially launched! This fiscally sponsored documentary explores Corruption and Collusion in a Cover-up Culture, but who really pays the price? Visit their profile to learn how a courageous few stood up to a corrupt power structure, seeking justice for victimized children. View their trailer here: https://vimeo.com/842276621

Evgeny Afineevsky (@evgeny_director) is an Oscar–nominated documentarian whose filmography, Cries from Syria, Winter on Fire, and Francesco, boldly captures unfolding conflict from within. His pursuit of justice has garnered praise, and his most recent endeavor, Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom (@freedomonfiremovie) , has given a voice to Ukrainians as Russian hostility persists. This month, he accepted the Cinema for Peace Award alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Francis for his humanitarian contribution to Ukraine. Cinema for Peace stated, “Evgeny has documented what unites all three honorees: the quest for freedom and peace for the people of Ukraine.” Following the award ceremony, Freedom on Fire screened for an audience of over 300. Watch now our Creative Visions Filmmaker Spotlight: Evgeny Afineevsky, Freedom on Fire– a special interview about the making of his latest film.

Sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, or corporation– which business structure is right for you? Are you a creator wondering about your project's best business and legal structure? Whether creating a film, an album, a book, or a live organization like a production company or an art gallery, the structure you choose can help you create success, expand impact, and avoid common mistakes. Join Creative Visions and attorney Langston Tolbert for a 30–minute webinar - Tomorrow, July 25th at 11 am PDT - to learn the factors to consider when choosing a business structure, the pros and cons of each entity, and which one may be right for your creative activism work. Click the link in bio to register! 💻

Fiscally sponsored project @shuktaradocumentary has just launched a fundraising campaign on @seedandspark for a final shoot in September that will bring their principal photography to a close. Director/Producer Phoebe Brown has been working with shuktara, a lifetime home for young people with physical and cognitive disabilities in Kolkata, India since 2017. The film follows six of the “kids” at varying stages in their life at shuktara: from new beginnings, to taking wings, through end of life. The team has worked with a community-based ethos to include the shuktara family in hands-on filming and story participation as the project has unfolded. To support the campaign, visit: https://seedandspark.com/fund/shuktara-documentary

This month, we honor the impact and celebrate the sparks Dan Eldon lit in our lives. July marks the 30th anniversary of his death, and inspired by a tradition formed by Kathy and Amy Eldon, this day has officially become "Do It Damn It Day." Driven by the question, "What would Dan do?" let's come together to share stories from the past, cherish his noisy spirit energy and light sparks for future creative activists. Register now for our next Summer Sundowner - Thursday, July 20th! Featuring a live drumming performance by Kenyan percussionist Oneko Arika! RSVP through the link in our bio! 🌅🪘

This week’s Fiscal Sponsorship Friday feature is @fantasticfungi - a project we’ve been honored to support and watch grow over the years! Fantastic Fungi works to protect the beauty and magic of the earth and bring nature’s intelligence to life. #repost Nature is our common ground. At Fantastic Fungi, we’re on a mission to share the beauty and intelligence of nature – starting with the magic and mystery of mushrooms – to protect the planet and create a better future. ❤️ #protectnature #mycelium #fungiphotography #louieschwartzberg

Join us for our final July sound bath - this Saturday, July 8th! Led by Dana Austin from Von Tux, sign up now for either yoga and a sound bath or just the sound bath to set your weekend on the perfect frequency. RSVP through the link in our bio!

Thanks to donations through Creative Visions, fiscally sponsored project Lico Jiménez completed recording CANCIONES in A Coruña, Spain with Gabriel Urgell Reyes, Isidro Betancourt Benitez, Julie Carmen, Malditos Artistas, Teresa Novoa, Jessica Sanchez Rebollido. They are currently raising money to film Lico's symphony in Miami with a full orchestra on October 8, 2023. Stay tuned for updates!

This Saturday! Usher in your 4th of July holiday with harmony and peace at a sound bath at the Center! Register now for the session this weekend - and add on a morning light yoga session. Click the link in our bio to RSVP 🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♂️

Wishing a happy birthday to our #1 red head and fearless leader - @kathyeldon!! 🎂🎉🎈

We are proud to feature @wbistories as our Fiscal Sponsorship Friday project! We love their focus on storytelling and finding solutions - something we all can and should get behind. Be sure to follow them to learn how you can make a difference.

Start your weekend with the perfect dose of tranquility and peace! Led by Dana Austin from Von Tux, come to CV this Saturday for a sound bath - with yoga! Click the link in our bio to register now for your sound bath experience. A blissful time for anyone and everyone!

Today, we highlight and celebrate @blackimagination - a fiscally sponsored project that is a design start up dedicated to the cultivation and integration of Black thought in the realms of education, technology, design and media. Founded by visionary @dario.studio - be sure to subscribe to their podcast and explore their curated content!

Rise Together Media is a digital media agency that works to support and create space for women/Latinx/BIPOC/LGBTQIA creators. On this #fiscalsponsorshipfriday we shine a light on the wonderful work @risetogethermedia and their project director @dawngarcia are doing and believe in their mission of supporting inclusivity!

Join us for our June Sundowner - next Thursday, the 22nd! Secure your spot now through the link in our bio and come celebrate #pridemonth with a great view and even better company! 🌅 #sundowner

@frackingthesystem 's Crowdfunding campaign is LIVE! Jump on board and help them finish their film and premiere it this Fall. "Fracking the System" follows a Colorado community's tumultuous ten-year journey to protect themselves from the impacts of fracking. Go to the link in their bio to support this film. #fiscalsponsorshipfriday

Congratulations to Nicole Melillo on the world premiere of her fiscally sponsored film, "The Cab" at the Bentonville Film Festival! Get your tickets now through the @bfffestival site to the in-person screening on June 16th at 6 pm at the Thaden School Theater. Explore the site for passes and online screening options. 🍿🎥🎬🎞️🎟️

Congratulations to the team from @keystothecitybk on their debut and feature with @newyorkermag Directed by @madebymoubayed and produced by @ayesha_nadarajah this short documentary shines a light on a profession and part of New York often overlooked. To watch the full film, click the link in the @newyorkermag bio #fiscalsponsorshipfriday 🔑🗝️🔐 #repost @newyorkermag Years ago, the director and cinematographer Ian Moubayed (@madebymoubayed) got locked out of his New York City apartment in the middle of the night. He found a locksmith to help him get back in, and he realized that locksmiths have a unique window on the lives of New Yorkers - they are summoned in moments of great stress, by customers from all backgrounds and with all kinds of stories. That interaction was the catalyst for Moubayed’s short documentary “Keys to the City,” which follows a locksmith who, on the cusp of retirement, imparts lessons of the trade to his protégé. Moubayed has come to see the story as a metaphor for the way that the city, and the people in it, evolve with time. “At the heart of it, it’s really about coming to peace with change in different shades,” he said. Watch the full film at the link in our bio.

Start off your Memorial Day weekend by the ocean with a relaxing and meditative sound bath - now offered with a gentle yoga class! Click the link in our bio to sign up for this Saturday’s session (yoga + sound bath or just the sound bath). 🧘🧘‍♂️🔉🧿

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to highlight @theshift.org_official as our Fiscal Sponsorship Spotlight - that strives to make a difference in youth mental health and access to resources. #Repost @theshift.org_official ・・・ We have started to be able to access a world where we can talk about mental health and not have it be something completely out of the ordinary. We can actually talk about our mental health much more than we used to even a decade ago. When we have a safe space to be able to open up, it makes a HUGE difference. Having the support to open up about our mental health is crucial. Where would you say that you feel the most comfortable to talk about sensitive topics? Is it with loved ones or can you talk about it with strangers online? Whatever works best for you, know that you are so brave! The Shift Foundation is a great access for you to see what support you are looking for. Learn about what The Shift Foundation is doing to help young people reach the mental health support they need through education, empowerment and access. This event is raising contributions for The Shift Foundation’s new programs and partnerships that will facilitate free therapy and related mental health services for teens and young adults ages 13-35, as well as educational workshops that aim to fill an accessibility gap for young at-risk communities. #Nonprofit #Transformation #YoungAdults #MentalHealth #TheShiftFoundation #Education

In partnership with InnerView, we have created a Mental Health Awareness activity that you can complete by May 31st! Spark conversations about Mental Health by sharing what you think about when considering “Good Mental Health” and “Mental Health Challenges” by creating two (2) mind maps. Link in Bio!

Carpathian Spring is a music, arts, and culture festival on May 19th-21st in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine. Produced and presented by Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian allies from outside the country alike, this festival will unite artists from across Ukraine and abroad in a bold expression of Ukrainian cultural unity and sovereignty. We are so proud to be their fiscal sponsor! #Ukraine #music #arts #culture #fiscalsponsorship #festival

An evening not to miss! RSVP now for our second Sundowner of the season - next Thursday the 18th! We’ll have live music, stellar views and a great group of creative activists in attendance. Click the link in our bio to reserve your space 🌅🎶🥂

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Sophie C. from our 2022 Youth Excel Film Lab on her well-deserved 1st place win for her impact film “The True Tax” at the SMMUSD Districtwide Art Show. In her short film developed during our pilot Youth Excel Film lab program, Sophie addresses the unfair taxation on feminine products and baby formula. We also want to shout out two more Youth Excel participants, Donald C. and Vaughn J. on their honorable mentions in the Art Show. We are so proud of you all and your accomplishments, we can’t wait to see what each of you do next! To view the full film, along with other Youth Excel films, go to the link in our Bio

We are pleased to partner with Dana Austin from Von Tux on a series of sound baths - the perfect way to start your Saturday! Join us at the Center this Saturday at 10am and let the sound of the waves and the beautiful singing bowls transport you to a place of tranquility. Reserve your space now through the link in our bio! 🔊🧿🧘‍♀️✨

Join our fiscally sponsored project @butterflydaytopanga on May 7th in their 4th Annual Topanga Butterfly Day at the Mermaid! This will be a fun day of music, art and education in the mountains of Topanga and support the goal of making Topanga and Malibu into the first-ever cities to become Certified Butterfly Habitat! 🦋

"Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization's anchor. We are the compass for humanity's conscious." - Harry Belafonte. We extend our sincere condolences to the Belafonte family and team at @sankofadotorg who continue and uplift the life and legacy of the extraordinary artist and activist, Harry Belafonte. Sending love from the Creative Visions team ❤️

What a way to welcome back Sundowner season! Thanks to all who came out to celebrate Earth Month and connect with others to make shift happen. We’ll see you in May! 🌅🌎💚

Fiscally sponsored documentary THE LAST WITCH follows the exoneration of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the last person convicted of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. As a schoolteacher and her students work to clear Elizabeth's name, a unique school project quickly journeys into contemporary implications of history left unattended. THE LAST WITCH will be at the Salem Ancestry Days April 21-24! Find them in the Exhibit Hall at the First Church (316 Essex Street, Salem, MA). Meet the people who worked to exonerate Massachusetts' last convicted woman from the Salem Witch Trials (1692) last year (2022) and support their film!

A preview of Sundowner fun! Join us this Thursday for our first Sundowner of the year - from 6-9 pm. Enjoy the sunset, ocean views and great company. Reserve your ticket now through the link in our bio 🌅🌎💚

Educators and students of those aged 14-24, here’s a great project that combines Earth Day with National Poetry Month. Students explore specific UN Goals along with some great exemplary poems having to do with those goals. Then, they create an original ekphrastic poem—a poem and picture that reflect one another. Once done, they can send our way and we will share (first names only) on our site or other platforms! Link in bio to learn more! 🌎💚

We are so thrilled to share that our fiscally sponsored project "A Run For More" is now available on Prime Video! This inspiring film follows Frankie Gonzale-Wolf and her fight to become the first openly transgender elected official in Texas #transisbeautiful #amazonprime #documentary #fiscalsponsorship

There are lots of exciting things happening at Creative Visions in the Impact Education space! Be sure to check out the new Creative Changemakers Learning Hub. There, you’ll find the Creative Changemakers curriculum, and lots of new (and forthcoming) resources for educators and students! www.cvchangemakers.org 📚

Our Sundowners are back! Join us for the first Sundowner of the season on Thursday, April 20th as we celebrate Earth Month and what we can do to preserve our precious environment. Register now through the link in our bio 🌅🌎💚

Today is the day! Be sure to watch the Virtual Field Trip featuring remarkable young changemakers 💥 #Repost @discoveryed ・・・ Today! ✨ Spark your student's creativity and empower them to tackle challenges they care about by channeling their inner storyteller. 📅 Tune in to the Changemakers in Action Virtual Field Trip from @creativevisionsfoundation at 1PM ET — link in bio!

Join the movement to improve the health outcomes for Black mothers by watching @birthingjusticefilm , a CV fiscally-sponsored project, on PBS, starting Monday, April 10th at 10 pm. Learn more about the crisis facing Black mothers and the fight to save Black lives. Let’s birth justice and joy! #catchBirthingJustice #birthingjusticefilm #StandwithBlackMamas #birthingjusticeandjoy www.birthingjustice.com

Our fiscally sponsored project Going Home follows dancer Ahmad's journey battling against war, death threats, and statelessness in the pursuit for his true meaning of home. For more information about this beautiful documentary, follow director @laceyuhle and protagonist @ahmadjoudehofficial . So proud to support this project! #dance #refugee #documentaryfilm

@rokobelicfilms just launched the @kickstarter campaign for his new film, “Lun,” and the campaign has almost hit its goal! A true story about a man who upends his family when he rows about across the ocean, you now have the chance to be a part of this amazing project and campaign! Follow along on Roko’s journey by watching his introductory video on his profile and clicking through to his Kickstarter page! 🌊#fiscalsponsorshipfriday

OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATORS--teachers, join us for a FREE two-day, in-person workshop about how to build creative changemaking and relevant learning into your middle and high school classrooms. This workshop will integrate exhibits and expertise from the Museum of Tolerance, one of the premier interactive museums in the country. California teachers, travel and board are covered by the MoT. LAUSD teachers, salary points are available! Register now through the link in our bio! • #creativevisions #impacteducation #education #mot #museumoftolerance #creativechangemakers #students #ss #highschool #middleschool #changemakers #activist #creativeactivist #artactivist #storytelling

We are so proud of our fiscally sponsored project @optimist for celebrating 10 years of impact filmmaking. Join their Doc Club to be part of the next meaningful conversation rooted in social impact media. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Optimist Doc Club digital gathering announcements! How It Works: Each month they'll recommend a film they love and you watch it on your own time. Then join the Optimist team on a Zoom to talk to the directors, producers and/or experts. Make sure you follow @optimist