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. Eyeopening, 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)]