🎥 Why This Festival Matters—Now More Than Ever

We are living in a time where essential workers are exploited, artists go unpaid, gig workers have no safety net, and industries profit off underpaid labor around the world. And yet—who is telling these stories?

For nearly a decade, the Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (PTAFF) has created space for the boldest storytellers to raise their voices on issues of justice, identity, and liberation. This year, our 2025 theme is “Labor and Wage Equity.”

We’ll spotlight:

• Filmmakers capturing the impact of the gig economy, sweatshops, and child labor

• Artists confronting exploitation in the creative industry

• Community voices reclaiming dignity through labor justice

But we can’t do this without you.

🌍 Our Goal

We're raising $10,000  to cover:

• Festival venue and technology costs

• Honoraria for independent filmmakers and speakers

• Translation and accessibility services

• Global marketing and community outreach

• Free-to-low-cost programming for under-resourced communities

🧡 Why Your Support is Urgent

PTAFF has never been a corporate-backed festival—we rely on the people. Amid rising costs, funding cuts in the arts, and ongoing economic stress, your contribution keeps this festival alive.

This isn’t just a donation. It’s an act of solidarity with creatives and workers worldwide.

🎁 Support Comes with Perks

To thank you for your support, we’re offering:

• 🎟️ Festival passes for in-person screening access

• 📦 Limited-edition PTAFF 2025 merch (posters, t-shirts, zines)

• 🎤 Shout-outs and credits on our livestream panels and event page

• 🧾 Tax-deductible receipt (for qualifying donations)

💬 Don’t Just Fund It—Share It

Even if you can’t donate right now, you can still be a vital part of this movement:

• Share the campaign with friends, networks, and coworkers

• Post about labor equity using the hashtag #PTAFF2025

• Follow @PTAFFestival on social platforms

✨ This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a call to action.

Together, let’s build a world where workers, artists, and storytellers are valued and visible.

🔥 Fund the movement. Fuel the message. Keep PTAFF going.