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Help Fund the Film
We are supported by the International Documentary Association as a fiscal sponsor and thus all your donations can be tax deductible! Donations will help 1) help fund our festival run, 2) help pay for PR/Marketing during 2026, and 3) help activate our action plan to see more comprehensive, full-family ESL resources across the United States.
Promote the Film
For more people to be impacted by this film, our networks need to expand. If you could help us reach a specific group of people, organization, or program who are passionate about this topic and would rally around this film, please connect with us!
Host a Screening
Beginning in 2026, consider hosting a screening of this film to a group of individuals of your choice. Whether it's a university, a church, an ESL program, or a group of your closest friends, the more people who see this film the greater its impact. If you're interested in hosting a screening, send us a message so we can put you on a list.
Support Local ESL
Help Launch a Family ESL Program
We believe there needs to be a comprehensive, full-family ESL program in every major city in the U.S. The only way to make this happen is through awareness and support. If you're interested in seeing more lives changed through this unique program, connect with Festa to see how you can get started in any capacity, small or large.
Help Sponsor an ESL Program
Family ESL programs need funding to sustain the year. If you'd like to give directly to funding the development or sustainability of an ESL program, give directly to Festa's expansion efforts.
Tips for Connecting with Your Neighbor
The best place to start, just say hello to your neighbor! Whether its your direct neighbor or someone you run into out in the community, here are some helpful tips for making a connection, breaking that initial barrier, and saying hello.
Share Your ESL Story
Share Your ESL Story
We'd love to hear your story. If you are American-born, we'd love to hear about a transformative interaction you've had with a non-native English speaker. If you're a New American, we’d love to hear about your personal journey learning English. Your experience helps others feel seen, understood, and inspired as part of a larger community of ESL learners across the country.
