letter From the dean Greetings from the Dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications On behalf of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State, I am pleased to welcome you to the third annual Centre Film Festival. The festival, which will be taking place in three local historic theatres this year, and virtually, brings outstanding work by filmmakers across the United States to our community in Central Pennsylvania. These films will inspire, motivate, and spark important conversation. Our guests — the filmmakers, musicians and subjects of these films — will be part of those conversations. This festival also invites us to celebrate the aspiring filmmakers in our community. It’s exciting to see this young talent right here in Centre County and to take part in supporting it! The success of this festival belongs to the entire community, including partners at Penn State, local and state not-for-profit organizations, and community sponsors. The festival is also made possible in part because of support from the Happy Valley Tourism Board and the Bill Jaffe Leadership Initiative. Thank you for joining us. I think it’s an especially important time to come together for film and the conversation it sparks. I trust you’ll become richer in mind, spirit and community as a result of participating. Your support will also benefit the entire community. Enjoy!
Marie Hardin Dean, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
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