Metamora Films: Transforming Hearts and Minds through Film

Commentary about Polk County, Florida banning Registered Sex Offenders from Storm Shelters: I was so bothered by this that I had to write a blog concerning Polk County, Florida and their denial of allowing Registered Sex Offenders/Predators into their storm shelters during Hurricane Irma’s landfall (currently predicated to reach Southern Florida this Sunday). Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd As a filmmaker and an individual promoting equality among all people, I have to personally express my anger with Governor, Rick Scott and the Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd.   Here is the sheriff’s office tweet from today: “If you go to a shelter for #Irma, be advised: sworn LEOs will be at every shelter, checking IDs. Sex offenders/predators will not be allowed,” People with warrants were also told that they’d be arrested if they showed up at a shelter. Sheriff Judd also tweeted in order to strengthen his point:  “We cannot and we will not have innocent children in a ...

Metamora Film Festival Site Has Launched June 30, 2017 Metamora Films continues to expand in 2017! Keeping with a similar mission as Metamora Films, the festival strives to promote indie films that inspire, transform and educate. The festival recognizes filmmakers in their creative film endeavors and hopes to impact the world using the power of film.  Dramas, documentaries, shorts, student films, social justice, human rights, spiritual…these are just a few examples of genres presented at the Metamora Film Festival .  The festival awards prizes 3x per year: spring, summer and fall. After a successful spring, 2017 session, Director, Matt Duhamel says he hopes that in 2018, the festival can hold live film screenings either in Vancouver, Washington or Portland, Oregon.  Co-Directors and judges of the festival include: Deanna Hays of Santa Rosa, CA and Carolyn Esparza of Dallas, Texas. The Me...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University’s Engaged Learning Series will host the premiere screening of the documentary “NOT FOR RENT!” that examines the obstacles ex-felons face searching for housing after release from incarceration, April 5 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater. The event and accompanying lunch are free, but seating is limited. Participants must register at notforrentfilm.com . The film highlights several individuals with felony convictions as they discuss the stumbling blocks they’ve encountered attempting to find a place to live. Strict rental policies can affect individuals for decades. One subject of the film, Tonia, continues to struggle to find housing after a felony conviction almost 30 years ago. In addition to the film, the event includes a question-and-answer session with film director Matt Duhamel; House Minority Leader Brian King, D-Salt Lake City; Molly Prince, Utah Prisoner Advocate ...