Generation HERstory Media Arts Project

San Francisco based Women's Film Institute is holding a night of fun and networking to raise funds for our Generation HERstory Media Arts Project initiative (GHMAP). GHMAP identifies and fosters the next generation of media-makers and broadens public access to arts enrichment by providing free hands-on filmmaking training and mentoring for diverse low-income and at-risk young women (ages 12-19) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Young women are given the tools to create short films and public-service announcements that authentically reflect their voices. Films created in GHMAP will premiere at the 7th Annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (April 2011). All proceeds from the event will go toward providing scholarships for up to 8 young women to enroll in GHMAP free of charge for the Fall session beginning in September. Stop by for a drink, to learn more about the Women's Film Institute and Generation Herstory, and participate in our silent auction: Location: Tonic Bar, 2360 Polk Street (at Union) San Francisco (21 + with Valid ID): http://www.tonic-bar.com Time: 6-9pm Date: Thursday, August 12th • We'll be behind the bar mixin and fixin up drinks for the crowd (No host bar). All tips made during the evening will be donated to Generation HERstory. • 6-7pm is happy hour-- all drinks are two for one! • Silent Auction. Bid on some great film-centric and lifestyle items! We hope you will celebrate with us! Please RSVP, as space is limited. WFI Benefit is co-presented by SF Weekly: http://www.sfweekly.com About the Women’s Film Institute (WFI) WFI is the presenter of the annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (SFWFF), WFI Shorts Tour, and year-round educational programs and events. WFI is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. Independent Arts & Media is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to expand civic dialogue by increasing access to independent voices. Independent Arts & Media is dedicated to producing and promoting independent media and supporting and serving independent artists and media producers. Visit us: http://www.sfwff.org, http://artsandmedia.net