Leo Pearlman’s Post

Did you know that 96% of the UK’s registered charities are small, with an income of £1m or less per year? Many, like Chichester Cinema, operate on much less, yet their impact on local communities is immense. As a small charity in the arts sector, we pride ourselves on being agile, responsive, and deeply connected to our community. Our size allows us to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and tailor our offerings to meet the unique needs of our audience — this means featuring new as well as retro works, for example, our recent Cult of Cinema series which wraps up this week with the brilliant Trainspotting 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eeWPk5FY However, the landscape for independent cinemas remains challenging. Many are still grappling with the after-effects of the pandemic, and the recent Writers and Screen Actors Guild strike has added further uncertainty. According to the Independent Cinema Office, the post-pandemic recovery has been slow, with audience numbers not yet back to pre-COVID levels, highlighting the need for ongoing support. Despite these challenges, our passion for cinema and our commitment to the community drive us forward. We continue to offer a diverse range of films, from independent gems to global masterpieces, and an education programme for children and adults — all ensuring that the magic of cinema remains accessible to all. Your support helps us to survive and keep bring the best of cinema to Chichester. ↪️ Ways that you can support us: https://lnkd.in/eExKnzbW Make a pledge and show your LOVE for smaller charities ... ❤️ #SmallCharityWeek #SupportSmallCharities #ChichesterCinema #IndependentCinema #ArtsSector #CommunityImpact

Today we remember and honor the memory of the victims, survivors and responders of the Iroquois Theatre Fire, the deadliest theatre fire and the deadliest single-building fire in United States history until 9/11.  121 years ago, on Wednesday, December 30, 1903, a death-dealing blast of flame raced through the packed auditorium of the Iroquois theater in Chicago, causing the loss of over 600 lives and many injuries. It was a “standing room only” holiday matinee crowd, composed mostly of women, children, and teachers. Halfway through the show, only fifteen minutes after the first tongue of flames shot out from behind the scenes, the fire had quickly spread into the auditorium, resulting in hundreds of theatergoers that were burned to death. Hundreds more were trapped in the hallways and suffocated from the smoke. The theater had only opened one month prior to the fire. There was no phone or fire alarm in the theater, so a stagehand had to run to the nearest firehouse to report that the theater was in flames. What we consider basic fire safety features today were missing from the Iroquois Theatre. Most of the deaths resulted from people unable to open exit doors, which opened in, instead of out. The theater's managers and several public officials were indicted in connection with the fire, but none were ever punished. The Iroquois Theatre Fire Historical Society (ITFHS) was founded to keep alive the memory of the disaster, victims, survivors, heroes, and anyone affected by the tragedy.    We have created a database for all the victims, survivors, responders and others involved in the Fire. Currently we have over 1500 people in the database including all known victims. We have assembled information including newspapers items and pictures on about one third of the victims. We are looking for anyone connected to the people affected by the Fire to contribute their knowledge to the database. If you would like to support our efforts to keep these memories alive, you can join the Society at https://lnkd.in/g-5Tpa45 or make a donation at https://lnkd.in/geDxXy4s. The ITFHS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, so your contribution is fully deductible to the extent allowed by law. ITFHS uses Stripe for secure processing of all donations.

Central Florida Locals: ENZIAN NEEDS YOUR HELP! If you're a local to the Orlando area, you likely know and love Enzian Theater; I've enjoyed it so much during my years here that I had to get involved, so I joined the Advisory Council. And we've been hit hard. As you may have seen in recent news, the state of Florida has made a monumental and unprecedented cut of $32 million in funding for arts and cultural institutions. This means that beginning July 1, state arts funding supporting Enzian and other arts nonprofits will be zero. As a nonprofit organization, Enzian’s continued operation relies on government support and grant funding. With this elimination of state funds, Enzian will experience a total loss of $104,191. For almost 40 years, Enzian has been Central Florida’s home to independent cinema. More than a movie theater, it is a curated celebration of film, showcasing and prioritizing cinema of historical and cultural significance to entertain, inspire, educate, and connect the community through film. Now more than ever, your support is essential in sustaining Enzian’s future. Please consider a gift to help bridge this funding gap and keep cinema in Central Florida alive and accessible to all. Here’s how you can help today: 1.    Make a Donation Only 25% of Enzian’s operating income is derived from ticket sales. Make a donation today and your generosity will directly support our mission!  2.    Join the Enzian Film Society With an Enzian membership, you can receive exclusive presales, ticket discounts, table reservations, and other amazing perks. 3.    Become a Sponsor Enzian could not bring the community together at our numerous screenings, festivals, and special events without the generous support of corporate sponsors. https://lnkd.in/eurNqYY7

Worried about the authenticity of your charity film? At The Saltways, we ensure that we capture your story authentically and organically. One of the ways we do this is to not use using slow motion. Less production. More truth. We also embrace the unexpected, which allows the raw truth to emerge, taking the pressure off of you and leading to a more enaging film.

New year, new device? Send us your old, unwanted or superceded mobile phones! Anything we can't repair or use in our training program is recycled responsibly - keeping precious metals and resources in circulation. It's how a circular economy should work - repair and reuse before recycling. #circulareconomy #repairandreuse

Mother Design has unveiled a campaign for Punchdrunk Enrichment, a charity bringing the transformative power of immersive theatre to schools, families and communities. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02-HqVf0

Of course, it was an arts organization that came up with a creative solution to address cash flow uncertainties. Given the fluctuations in both funding and expenses since COVID, creating reserves in partnership with donors can help organizations through tough times. #arts #fundraising #strategy #theatre #museum #nonprofit https://ow.ly/XyJI50UboER

Film is brilliant way for charities to engage with others, reaching hearts and minds like very few other mediums can. 🎬 Garnered through a recent YouGov survey, here are some demonstrations of films impact for charity, serving as more reasons to get your amazing films entered into the 2025 Charity Film Awards. 💛 👉 35% of Brits are more likely to support a charity after watching a charity film or documentary. 👉 62% of Brits who watched a charity film went on to support those charities in some way, through monetary donations, fundraising or volunteering. 👉 51% of 18-24 year olds are more likely to support a charity after watching film content. 👉 71% of Londoners who watched charity films in the past year went on to support those charities in some way - this is much higher than the UK average. There's never been a better time to enter the Smiley Charity Film Awards. ✨ Link to enter: https://lnkd.in/dDrmSKMe #smileyCFA25 #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA25 #Smiley

Why bother with an ethical film? Here's a few reasons why they really matter for the charity sector. At The Saltways we ensure we follow through with these 5 principles and more... Ethical filmmaking is at the core of what we do. Its so important to create a safe and comfortable environment for the truth to really shine through. Go to the ethical filmmaking section on our website to find out more about what we do: https://lnkd.in/e66esCiZ

Thinking outside the FOXp2 "Are you unwrapping the language and storytelling gifts at the center of our DNA?" What skills are you sharpening this week to deepen your sense of purpose, grow the effectiveness of your role, or help you in the pursuit of meaning? The clues 🔍 as to which skills to develop might be found at the centre of the magic you are weaving while mastering your craft, or when you find yourself: 1. "In a state of productive Flow" - Business 2. "In the Zone" - Sport 3. "In a time dilation" - Life Personally, I L😍VE Stories; they move us, connect us, educate, and entertain us. I'm no anthropologist, but I read recently about a FOXP2 gene important for the development of speech and language in humans. Woven into the fabric of our DNA, it is in part, responsible for our ability to tell stories at the biological level and influence our tribes. I don't have the knowledge or experience to speak about deep biology but I think it is fair to say that stories, legends, and fables have been key to human innovation, movement, and progression since the dawn of time. The ability to convey an idea has always been a superpower, but in 2024, how is that skill evolving in this diverse and ubiquitous world of social media and information exchange? The collaboration with the superb staff at Jane Tomlinson's Run For All and my team at RAM Films over the weekend was a reminder of the "power of sport" as a wonderful storytelling platform. The Marathon events were an example of an underlying narrative thread of care and empathy, augmented with physical expression and collective "action." This one minute video is a snapshot of a day where thousands of individual emotive stories were told, born out of the narrative phrase: "RUN FOR A MATE, WITH A MATE. The day was another highlight in my 27 years at Headingley AMT and the community spirit and social impact left behind, is an immeasurable treasure. I wonder what stories you might share this week, which method you will use to tell them, on which platform, and how it will influence your tribe over time? Top of my continuing skills acquisition list this week: 1. Listening 👂🏾 2. Writing 🖊️ 3. Speaking 🗣️ Another story telling marathon from the guys at RAM Films 🎥👇🏾