A film has the capacity to not only immerse its viewers in situations and perspectives outside of their own, but also to awaken new insight, consciousness, and understanding in audiences about issues affecting their lives and communities. While our constant exposure to media saturation and infinite supply of film and video content may leave us taking the persuasive power of the moving image for granted, the capacity for cinematic media to sway the perspective and opinions of its viewers is unmatched by any other art form.
Through their Save the Bay initiative, a locally-made film and video campaign to raise awareness of ways to preserve Biscayne Bay, Oolite is funding innovation and community-building while reminding us of the precious treasure that so much of Miami centers its life around.Ĭinema, often called the seventh art, is unique among all other artistic disciplines. Oolite Arts, one of Miami’s most prominent and supportive arts organizations, wants to help Miami preserve one of its most important and impressive assets - Biscayne Bay.
