'Starting at Zero' Film Virtual Premiere
Dear friends, colleagues, and supporters,
I hope you have been staying safe and well during these dynamic and challenging times for our country and our world.
Over the past three years, our team has been engaged with theSaul Zaentz Charitable Foundationon the production of a feature-length documentary film on early childhood education,Starting at Zero: Reimagining Education in America.Starting at Zeroexplores the power of investing in high-quality early childhood education so that all children and families have the opportunity to attain the American Dream.It brings together the voices of educators, academics, business leaders, pediatricians, parents, and children, and policymakers, including five current and past governors who are champions of early childhood education.
It's been an incredible, gratifying journey, and we are now in the final days of preparation before theVirtual Premiere ofStarting at Zeronext Wednesday,August 12th, at 1:30pm and 7:30pm ET,presented in partnership with theOunce of PreventionandThe Hunt Institute.
Please keep your eyes on your inboxeslater todayfor an 'Official Invitation,'but in the meantime, I wanted to share theRSVP linkin case you want to claim your spot now! The event is free and open to all interested viewers. Our goal is to attract as wide and broad an audience as possible, from all corners of the country — and globe — to make a real impact on policy and in the lives of families and children nationwide, so please help us spread the word.
Of course, we hope you can join for the Virtual Premiere next Wednesday, but even if you can't,
THERE ARE MANYQUICK WAYS YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THE FILM:
"Like" the Starting at Zero Facebook page
Invite your friends to "like" the Starting at Zero Facebook page (here's how)
Post the trailer to your Facebook page or your organization's Facebook page to spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/StartingatZero/videos/281390549639474/
There are many photos, graphics, and posts ready for sharing in our Social Media Toolkit, as well as on the Press Resources page of the film website.
And of course, please share the link to RSVP for the Virtual Premiere with anyone who you think may be interested!
But that's not all! On Monday August 10th, we are hosting a Pre-Premiere conversation featuringGovernors Roy Cooper, Kate Brown,andGretchen Whitmer, FormerSecretary of Education John B. King,and others.We hope you'll join us!REGISTER HERE
Clicking on the images below will take you to theStarting at Zerowebsite, to register for the August 10thPre-Premiere Webinar, and the August 12thVirtual Premiere.
IN THE PRESS:
August 2020 Film Preview, Women and Hollywood (July 31st)
Here's What's Still Open for Business in Hollywood, IndieWire (July 29th)
Abramorama Buys ‘Starting at Zero’ Documentary, Variety (July 29th)
I'm here because I believe in the power of storytelling to make the world a better place. Will you join me?To be in touch, simply reply to this email, or send me a note on Instagram @willakammerer.
And remember, don't forget to keep your eye on your inboxes later today for the 'Official Invitation' to the Starting at Zero Virtual Premiere on August 12th.
With my great thanks —
