MozFest House Cinema: A Night of Healthy Internet Films
MozFest is thrilled to partner with Rooftop Films in bringing film and tech together at the RSA in London on Monday, 23 October starting at 7pm. Register here for free entrance. All of the films touch on the theme of society’s relationship with the Internet: digital privacy, cyberbullying, surveillance, accessibility, misinformation, and more.
We believe in the empowerment and learning potential of the Internet, which is why we are so interested in an open web that’s accessible to all. Like film, there’s a special magic in its ability to break down borders and share stories of intimate moments or national events. But some online users abuse the power of the Internet and some are abused by it — we hope to spark a thoughtful discussion about this issue.
“We’re excited to bring films to MozFest House because they allow us explore Internet health in an entirely new way. Listening to stories, and telling our own, encourages us to consider how we engage with technology, and each of these films is an accessible entry point into the discussion,” said Sarah Allen, MozFest’s Executive Festival Director.
Are you a film fan and/or web lover? Join us as we explore through film what’s helping and what’s hurting the web. We’ll be screening a series of short films including OK Google Now, Lovestreams, Our Friends Electric, and Pizza Surveillance.
Monday, 23 October
Venue: Royal Society of Arts
Address: 8 John Adam Street
7:00–8:30: Film screening followed by Q&A with moderator Brett Gaylor
Tickets: Entrance is free. Register here.
About MozFest
MozFest, an annual event with a global audience is happening 27–29 October at Ravensbourne College. It’s hosted by Mozilla, and serves the broader Internet health network — the technologists, activists, artists, journalists and educators who believe in freedom and inclusion online. The event hosts about 2,000 attendees each year and features sessions, talks and exhibitions.
MozFest House is a central London venue that extends MozFest into a week-long festival. From Monday 23 October through Friday 27 October, MozFest participants are invited to dig deeper into their work, trade ideas, swap code, and build solutions. MozFest House features films, workshops, conferences, and talks, all focusing on Internet health and showcasing the diversity of the Mozilla network.
About Rooftop Films
Rooftop Films is a non-profit organization whose mission is to engage and inspire the diverse communities of New York City by showcasing the work of emerging filmmakers and musicians. In addition to their annual Summer Series — which takes place in unique outdoor venues every weekend throughout the summer — Rooftop provides grants to filmmakers, rents equipment at low-cost to artists and non-profits, and supports film screenings citywide with the Rooftop Films Community Fund. At Rooftop Films, we bring underground movies outdoors. For more information, visit www.rooftopfilms.com.
