New York, NY, 1 May 2024 – The Foundation for Art & Healing is thrilled to announce Steve Buscemi, celebrated actor and director, as co-host for the much-anticipated launch of Season 8 of Project UnLonely Films, scheduled for June 2, 2024 at 7:00PM ET. With a theme centered around connection, this season promises to captivate audiences and spark meaningful conversations about loneliness and connection.
Project UnLonely Films, an initiative pioneered by The Foundation for Art & Healing, harnesses the power of storytelling through short films to address the challenges of loneliness and social isolation. The Project UnLonely Film program pushes boundaries, promotes compelling conversations, and inspires change in an effort to raise awareness and reduce stigma around loneliness.
Season 8’s virtual launch event will feature additional co-hosts, Mike Paseornek, former President of Production of LionsGate Films, and Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH, President and Founder of The Foundation for Art & Healing. Other esteemed guests include Jan Collins Eaglin, PhD, Ed.S, MA, Senior Advisor to The Steve Fund, and Chris Bailey, Arts and Health Lead for the World Health Organization. Filmmakers and their thoughts on film will be featured in a special video montage.
From over 100 short films screened, 32 were selected to be included in Season 8. Of those 32 films, three films will receive awards entitled “Most Powerful Storytelling,” “Celebrating Difference,” and “Inspiring Connection.” Additionally, five films will be highlighted as “Honorable Mentions.”
Reflecting on the theme of connection, Dr. Nobel remarked, “Connection is the cornerstone of our humanity. Through the medium of short film, Project UnLonely Films demonstrates the profound impact of human connection in overcoming loneliness and fostering emotional well-being. Especially during these uncertain and divisive times, we are eager to showcase these powerful stories. They remind us of the costs of loneliness and also of the beauty and importance of interconnectedness.”
The launch of Season 8 of Project UnLonely Films promises to deliver an unforgettable viewing experience that celebrates the transformative power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit.
Please join us on June 2, 2024 and 7:00pm ET in a virtual launch event as we embark on a journey of empathy, compassion, and connection.
For more information and to RSVP for the premiere event, please visit https://PUF8.eventbrite.com
Contact: Chris Doucette, VP Marketing & Partnerships, The Foundation for Art & Healing, [email protected].
About The Foundation for Art & Healing: The Foundation for Art & Healing is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health benefits of the arts and creative expression. Through innovative programs like Project UnLonely Films, the Foundation
harnesses the power of art to inspire healing, foster resilience, and build stronger, more connected communities.
