OUR VALUES

The Art Form

We believe in the enduring power, beauty, and social impact of film and cherish it as both an art form and an instrument of inquiry and education.

The Artists

We are committed to supporting the imagination, talent, and professional sustainability of filmmakers, focusing on an ever-expanding community of voices from diverse backgrounds. We encourage and celebrate the Appalachian region's growing role as a convening point for artists and funders alike.

The Community

We are dedicated to delivering quality, enrichment, education, access, and enjoyment to everyone in our community, and to meeting the demand for thought-provoking storytelling and dialogue. We are inspired by the place we live in and what it aspires to be: a center of curiosity, creativity, and conservation.

We embrace our past to inspire the future.