Main Street Pops Launches Virtual Film Fundraiser for Hoboken

Wander Lust? Main Street Pops has a temporary fix that will take us away from it all while safely within our own four walls- at least for a little while.
Since various levels of social distancing and travel limitations will continue for some time, this online festival will offer viewers a “virtual breath of fresh air”, with a series of film shorts that highlight all of the things we miss the most while stuck at home … open spaces, nature, animals, and enjoying the outdoors. The films are beautiful and heartwarming mini-escapes for the whole family!

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. The festival usually goes On Tour to more than 250 live events each year, partnering with groups who are working to protect and restore the important places in their communities. This year, The festival has been revised to a live/video-on-demand format that offers a safe and meaningful way for audiences to view compelling content while giving back to support our local community in these difficult times. The best part is, you will be helping those in need in our community while enjoying a night “out”.

**100% of ticket sales and H-Parade art auction proceeds go to F.L.A.G., Hoboken Food Pantry, and Hoboken Shelter.**
All ticket holders will receive a link on screening day that activates during a live viewing party that kicks off at 7:30 pm so the community can watch together and share comments. There is a video-on-demand link that is valid for five additional days for ticket purchasers to watch on their own following the live event.
The first live screening launches this Friday, May 15th, where they will visit a community-run elephant sanctuary in Africa, join the first person with autism to hike every trail in the Great Smoky Mountains, take a mountain bike ride in the Colorado desert , celebrate open spaces everywhere and hear messages from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Greta Thunberg.
In addition to the viewing party, Main Street Pops will hold the H-Parade Auction in cooperation with F.L.A.G, featuring the work of talented local artists who hand painted one-of-a-kind custom cut “Hoboken Hs” handcrafted by local workshop Hoboken Custom Craft. Participating artists include Ricardo Roig, Brittney Vogel, Chesleigh Meade, Ray Guzman ,Zac Scott Gross, Andrew Drilon and Virginia Einstein!

Local Sponsors include Hair Cult Salon & Spa, Natural Awakenings/ Hudson County magazine, GCM Homes and Muller Insurance.

Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wildscenic-virtual-film-festivalplanting-seeds-of-hope-for-hoboken-tickets-103945419548

For more information on the series, visit mainstreetpops.com and for general tour info, go to www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.