The Queens World Listening Tour
With Gratitude to Our Supporters
Thanks to the generous support of Resorts World Gives and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), 21 original segments—each centered on the stories and voices of Queens residents—were created by student participants in ReelWorks/MediaMKRS and Ladders for Leaders through Commonpoint Queens. These emerging filmmakers were guided by professional Filmmaker Mentors, whose involvement was made possible through NYSCA’s investment in arts education and creative workforce development.
These 21 segments now join our growing 72-segment library—a powerful archive that captures the resilience, diversity, and creativity of our borough. In partnership with the Queens Memory Project at the Queens Public Library, these stories are preserved for future generations as lasting reflections of how hopeful and connected we remained, even in challenging times.
We are proud to continue building this vital work with our incredible partners and look forward to what’s ahead.
“Pragmatist hopers don’t just cross their fingers and expect things to get better; they move toward a brighter future by acting, evaluating the success of their actions, and adjusting accordingly. This is a muscular hope, employing creative problem solving and imagination rather than simple optimism. Instead of fixating solely on a long-term goal, people who hope pragmatically focus on concrete, immediate changes that inch them along in the right direction.”
– Angela Duckworth
When the community gathered at The Local LIC for a screening of The Listening Tour, we also offered opportunities to support the humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine and add to the Gratitude Wall.
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Queens World Film Festival Promotions Interns are talking about Hope.
