Content venture Level Forward, founded by Abigail Disney and Adrienne Becker, has partnered with four independent movie theaters to launch Level Forward/Screen Forward (“LF/SF”) to implement stronger relationships between independent filmmakers and diverse communities.
The goal of the new venture is to support films made by and for diverse communities that have been previously under-represented. LF/SF wants to give community theaters more access to diverse content as well as give filmmakers a place to showcase their work. Filmmakers will work directly with independent cinemas.
Additionally, LF/SF partners have agreed to direct 10% of net proceeds to local non-profits. The network will also be accessible to films from other producers and financiers, and high-quality films will be the focus that have been produced with meaningful intentions in mind, such as gender and racial equity.