Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by people with mental health conditions and disabilities.

On Saturday, March 15, Vinfen’s signature event returns to GBH Studios in Brighton, featuring screenings of feature-length and short films, as well as panel discussions with filmmakers, human services professionals, and individuals with lived experience. Following the films, festival guests can mix and mingle at an evening reception

Schedule of Events:

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Registration
12:45 PM : Welcome and opening remarks from Vinfen President & CEO Jean Yang and Donna Danielewski of WGBH
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Feature Film: Being Michelle, followed by panel discussion, in the Calderwood Studio

As a new addition this year, we will have ASL and deaf signers throughout the duration of the event. The films will continue to be closed captioned.

Short Films: Roads to Recovery, Vince: The Punctual Vagrant, and Jelly Brain, followed by panel discussion, in the Yawkey Theater

Sandy Schultz, LICSW, Vice President of Specialized Services for Vinfen, and Princess Alston, LMHC, CADC, Director of Substance Use, Vinfen (Moderators)

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Break
3:45 PM – 5:45 PM: Feature Film: The Great Depresh, followed by panel discussion, in the Calderwood Studio

-Dr. Peggy Johnson, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Vinfen (Moderator)

Feature Film: The Ride Ahead, followed by panel discussion, in the Yawkey Theater

6 PM – 7:30 PM: Post-event Reception in the Fraser Performance Center (separate reception ticket required). After the films and panels are through, please join us for delicious passed hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and a chance to mix, mingle and network with filmmakers and members of the Vinfen and human services community.

Date: March 15, 2025

Location: Fraser Performance Studio - 1 Guest Street Boston, MA 02135

Buy Tickets

Click Here For More Information