Stopped by the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse tonight for the Lunafest. Hosted by Team Luna Chix DC, Lunafest is:
 a national traveling festival of films by . . . for . . . about women.
Lunafest runs from October-March, in that time it is shown by more than 100 venues nationwide and is seen by over 20,000 viewers, each ticket sold raises money for Breast Cancer Fund and local nonprofit organizations.
The films were pretty good, and the speaker (I really regret that I can’t recall her name) was more than inspiring. A breast-cancer survivor and Ironman veteran, she spoke about the causes and effects of breast cancer in a more frank way than I’ve ever heard anyone talk about it. I wish more people would have been there to hear it.
The concept of the Lunafest is really something. It is, essentially, a turnkey film festival fundraiser. Lunafest provides the centerpiece – 10 film shorts. You provide the venue and select the local charity to benefit. The Breast Cancer Fund and the local charity receive the proceeds. Luna (maker of Lunabars), of course, gets the credit for facilitating all of this (and, frankly, deserves it). I *really* like this idea.
Check out the calendar to see if Lunafest is coming your way (really, the films are great, and they’re *everywhere*). If you’re feeling motivated, consider hosting one.