Image Maker Films, Inc., a Queens-based nonprofit arts organization, is presenting Community Connections Through Film, a series of six free public film screenings and moderated discussions designed to foster social connection, cultural understanding, and mental well-being. The initiative brings together audiences from diverse backgrounds in collaboration with Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Public Library, New Plaza Cinema, and the LGBTQ Open Alliance at The City College of New York (CCNY).
Running primarily from September through December 2026, with a concluding screening on January 10, 2027, the initiative responds to growing concerns about discrimination, social isolation, and the need for welcoming public spaces. Through independent cinema and open conversations, Image Maker Films seeks to encourage understanding among people whose experiences and perspectives may differ.
“At a time when we are witnessing communities being demonized, dehumanized, and subjected to calls for exclusion, we are deeply concerned about the well-being of those who are being targeted,” said Razid Season, Founder and Executive Director of Image Maker Films. “As a nonprofit organization, we believe we have a responsibility to respond—not by deepening divisions, but by bringing people together and creating spaces where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.”
“Every individual carries something valuable within them,” Season continued. “We want to create opportunities for people to grow, express themselves, and contribute to society. Through this…
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Elizabeth Baron
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10471
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