Started in 1979, Sprout is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities grow through challenging, creative, fun experiences that enhance socialization, self-confidence, and inclusion. These programs include group vacations, as well as SproutFlix, which is the only distributor of films exclusively featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Sprout Touring Film Festival brings SproutFlix films to theaters across the United States. In 2015, over 40 agencies ran a Sprout Touring Film Festival in their local community. The spring 2016 festival circuit kicks off next month, with festivals on both coasts and stops in between.
Pittsfield, MA / Sunday, April 3 / Berkshire County Arc
Farmington, ME / Wednesday, April 6 / Spurwink
Portland, ME / Thursday, April 7 / Spurwink
The Dalles, OR / Saturday, April 9 / Opportunity Connections
Bethlehem, PA / Saturday, April 16 / The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties
Tempe, AZ / Friday, April 22 / Arc of Arizona
Towson, MD / Saturday, April 23 / The Arc Baltimore
Wichita Falls, TX / Saturday, April 23 / The Arc of Wichita County
Boise, ID / Thurs. April 28 – Fri. April 29 / The Arc Idaho
Dickson, TN / April 30 / Developmental Services of Dickson County
Bend, OR / Friday, May 6 / Full Access High Desert
Eugene, OR / Tuesday, May 10 / Full Access
Corvallis, OR / Wednesday, May 18 / Home Life
Piscataway, NJ / Saturday, June 4 / The Arc of New Jersey
You can check out SproutFlix’s offerings online at SproutFlix.org, including the romantic comedy 3:15 to Brunswick and the stop-motion short Fixing Luka. For more information, to find a city hosting a Sprout Touring Film Festival near you, or to learn how you can bring the festival to your town, go online at SproutTouringFilmFestival.org.
