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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Sandra Duerr <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Please approve SLO Film Festival Diversity Grant
Please approve SLO Film Festival DE&I grant
Sandra Duerr
2322 Flora St.
SLO, CA 93401
Dear members of the SLO City Council,
As a longtime resident who supports our arts community, I encourage you to approve the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Task Force’s recommendation to award a $7,500 grant to the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.
As you know, the SLO Film Festival has long sought to showcase independent films that have the power to inspire,
enlighten and empower — including stories from diverse voices that expose injustice, promote understanding and
advocate for equality.
The DEI grant will allow us to do even more during our upcoming festival on March 9-14, 2021. Specifically, it will allow
us to offer a new program, “The Change Makers,” which will be a series of short films highlighting BIPOC filmmakers and
individuals who are creating change in their communities.
It is our belief that this series will give SLO residents concrete ideas on how they can create a more welcoming, inclusive,
equitable and safe city.
Sincerely,
Sandra Duerr (SLO International Film Festival Board member)
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