Autism in Love – Event Intro Script
Thank you joining us! My name is <insert name>, and welcome to the first Indie Lens Pop-Up of this season, presented by <your organization> and <your local PBS station>.
[Optional, only if you hosted Community Cinema screenings last season]
If you attended screenings with us last year, Community Cinema is now Indie Lens Pop-Up! Our community-driven screening program now comes with great new features for all different types of viewers: inspiring activities and discussions, giveaways, and occasional raffle prizes.
Today’s Indie Lens Pop-Up sneak preview screening is Autism in Love by Matt Fuller. The film premieres on Independent Lens on PBS Monday, January 11 at 10/9c [NOTE: confirm with your local PBS station if there is a different local broadcast date and/or time], so please be sure to spread the word!
[Pre-screening Audience Conversation Starter – Adapt As Needed]
Before we start the screening, we have a conversation starter on screen that we’d love for you to discuss with the people sitting next to you.
What is your definition of love?
(Provide a few minutes for discussion, and if time permits ask a few participants to share their thoughts with the group)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Today’s film, Autism in Love, explores similar themes around love.
Four adults at different places on the autism spectrum open up their personal lives as they navigate dating and romantic relationships. Eye-opening, first-person portrayals show that despite many challenges faced by those with autism, love can find a way.
We invite you to sit back and enjoy the film, but also to stay with us after and join the conversation. <Insert more about your engagement activity or special guests here. Tell us what you think on social media using the hashtag #IndieLens and follow @IndependentLens on social media. Sign up for our newsletter in the lobby / follow us <insert social media handle> to receive updates on local Indie Lens Pop-Ups this year!
A special thank you to our national partners: Independent Lens, ITVS, PBS, and CPB, and our local partners <insert your venue and community partners>.
We hope you enjoy the show!
AFTER THE FILM SCREENS
We hope you enjoyed today’s screening of Autism in Love! The film premieres on Independent Lens on PBS January 11 at 10/9c [NOTE: confirm with your local PBS station if there is a different local broadcast date and/or time], don’t forget to spread the word!
[Post-screening Audience Conversation Starter – Adapt As Needed]
Before we move into our [panel discussion, audience activity, etc.], we want to hear what you thought about the film.
In the film, Dave shares his “formula” for love: 25% looks, 25% personality, 50% how the other person treats you. What is your formula for love?
(Provide a few minutes for discussion, and if time permits ask a few participants to share their thoughts with the group)]