You know when you meet someone and they exude a certain quality that just says “good human?” Well that is Hayley Nenadal. Last May, we were contacted by Hayley, a SLO native and film guru looking to get her new business, SLOMotion Film, off the ground. She was searching for like-minded organizations in our community who might want to collaborate. Since then, we have partnered to cross-promote film events such as the Wild & Scenic Film Festival and SLOMotion Film’s Climb On, an evening of films screened outdoors in Mission Plaza this past November. Hayley and the team at SLOMotion Film have brought an impressive lineup of cutting-edge films focused on environmental and social activism, adventure, and community to San Luis Obispo.
We are excited to join forces with SLOMotion Film again to bring you our first of many screenings from our Get Outdoors! Film Series. Join us for Patagonia’s brand new environmental impact film, Public Trust on August 29th. This film focuses on the fight for public lands currently taking place in a moment where the future of these places and the American conservation movement in general is at stake. By teaming up with SLOMotion Film, CCSPA is helping to increase the reach of this film’s important message and make a bigger impact in our local community.
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Virtual and in-person tickets available. In-person seating is extremely limited, so get your tickets today!
We wanted to share with you a little more about Hayley, SLO Motion Film and the team. We sat down with Hayley to ask a few questions to share with you.
- Who is SLOMotion Film? Tell us about you and the team. SLOMotion Film was co-founded in 2019 by myself and my dear friend Gracie Gilbert. Gracie and I met at Sundance 3 years ago and have since worked together at Telluride, Mountainfilm, Mill Valley and more. We both had strong backgrounds and connections in the film and film festival industry, and it was just a natural partnership. At some point we knew it was time to start our own company, and I knew that my hometown, San Luis Obispo, had all the key ingredients – incredible theaters, beautiful outdoors, and a strong community to support an organization like ours. Our company has grown to include Brandon O’Rourke, a SLO local who is an advocate for the environment, and our friend Ian McMullen, who lives in Telluride, CO and does all of our design and editing work from there.
- What was the vision for the company and what impacts do you hope to make in the community? We want to have a year-round presence on the Central Coast, with individual events throughout the year showing films, music, and stories. We often showcase films that inspire action and encourage viewers to become involved with social or environmental issues; our number one cause is the effect of climate change on our environment. We’ve found that for many people, watching films together, whether virtual or in person, builds community. For now, we are doing virtual screenings, but we can’t wait to have theaters back and bring people together again.
- How do you see SLOMotion Film expanding? Well, most of the entities that support independent films – the Sundances, the Tellurides, the San Franciscos – they are all 40+ years old. It takes time to get out there and be an influential player in the film industry. We plan on showing up consistently with strong programming and guests for each of our events. If that builds past the Central Coast, we’ll be happy, but we’re really focusing on getting it right in this area for now.
- What has been your biggest challenge or success? I think our biggest challenge is everyone’s biggest challenge right now – COVID-19. We built a business around the idea of gathering people to show films and right now, we can’t really do that. This could have been the end of the story as it has been for many organizations. The good news is that we are small; we can make a pivot and still get films, music, and stories to the people. I’m overwhelmed with the support we have gotten from friends and filmmakers in the film industry – they are cheering us on from the sidelines and helping us how they can.
We are so thrilled to partner with Central Coast Brewing Company and What the Truck Catering to bring you an in-person outdoor screening at CCB’s Monterey Street location. In an effort to stay safe and social distanced, we are limiting the in-person ticket sales to 70 total attendees. You can also enjoy this screening from the comfort of your own home when you purchase virtual tickets.
For more information about SLOMotion Film and the virtual screening of Public Trust visit: slomotionfilm.com
Watch the Public Trust trailer
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Virtual and in-person tickets available. In-person seating is extremely limited, so get your tickets today!
And an added thank you to All Good, Mountain Air, Whalebird Kombucha, Cattaneo Brothers, Cal Poly Surfrider and the San Luis Obispo Land Conservancy for their continued support of Public Lands, CCSPA and our screening of Public Trust!