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Organizational Goals The primary goals of the Chelsea Theatre are to entertain, inspire, and <br />engage through film while enriching our diverse community. Underlying <br />these goals is our desire to serve the diverse population in our region, and <br />to operate in a fiscally responsible manner. Operational support allows us <br />to curate a wide selection of films from around the world, organize special <br />programs, and provide a platform for emerging filmmakers. From <br />internationally acclaimed first run releases to classics representing the <br />best of the history of film, the Chelsea is dedicated to providing rich <br />cinematic experiences that help foster a vibrant film community. <br />Operational support allows us to organize and host screenings of films that <br />tackle important social issues, push creative boundaries, and offer diverse <br />perspectives. W ith funding for film acquisition and programming, we can <br />select films that inspire, challenge, and provoke thought and discussion. <br />Recent examples include a sold-out showing of How to Blow Up a Pipeline, <br />with discussion on climate change led by the producer, a Duke University <br />professor; and Bella, introduced by director Heidi Murname, which <br />introduced audiences to the pioneering and influential choreographer Bella <br />Lewitsky. Another example is a planned series of new films on architecture <br />and design accompanied by panel discussions exploring topics such as <br />housing, the environment, and transportation. Also forthcoming is a new <br />documentary about David Hammons, the celebrated African American artist <br />whose “rule breaking work offers a commentary on race in America.” <br />Other Chelsea offerings are planned with specific community engagement <br />in mind. Examples include our annual collaboration with the Jackson Center <br />and Northside Neighborhood in which we offer free screenings for the <br />community in a setting where neighbors can talk frankly and openly about <br />their own history. This year, for Juneteenth, we are hosting two screenings <br />of Stay Prayed Up, about the Branchettes, by a Chapel Hill filmmaker. The <br />events will also include community discussion and live gospel music. W e <br />also participate annually in the NC Latin American Film Festival and <br />showcase films by indigenous filmmakers. These attract significant <br />audiences of Latino and Indigenous heritage, as well as students and <br />adults with an interest in learning more. <br />W e aim to enrich the community through film education and cultural <br />experiences that build bridges between organizations and discipline. For <br />example, earlier this year, in conjunction with the Hong Kong Ballet’s <br />innovative performance of Romeo and Juliet at Carolina Performing Arts, <br />we presented Hong Kong and Korean films notable for their choreographed <br />and dazzling martial arts. For the coming season, we are working on a <br />series (with CPA) that explores the theme of cultural diplomacy. <br />These examples are representative of the types of programming the <br />Chelsea will continue to present in 2023- 2024 and which would not be <br />possible without dedicated community support. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 6ECDFBC0-8900-4102-936F-C2F78E943E7F