Iron Light Labs

A nonprofit empowering purpose-driven people to change the world.

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

Anthem Film Festival kicked off at @TheFreedomFest today with a completely packed theater!

Thank you to everyone joining us. We are excited to show you several fantastic films. 🍿

And don’t miss the evening premiere of The Unredacted at 8 PM tonight!

#FFest23

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

In places like Iran, where women’s voices are being silenced, the courage to tell a story comes at great risk.

We are proud to be the impact partner for @SeeUsScreamFilm directed by @OFFtheband and are incredibly grateful to @WhatsApp for making it possible to tell this story.

[WhatsApp @WhatsApp]

There are places where privacy isn’t a given and people whose lives rely on having safe spaces to create and connect. Farbod Ardebili directed an entire film via WhatsApp to help tell the world about what's happening to women inside Iran.

Watch @WCathcart’s chat with Farbod about what it means to create and connect safely 🔒 https://t.co/3pB4y5BKqc

[Forbidden To See Us Scream In Tehran Film @SeeUsScreamFilm]

"I know what it is to be silenced. I was silenced for decades. I couldn’t make the movies I wanted to make. I had a metal band. We were not allowed to release our album, put on concerts, or sell tickets."

Follow @OFFtheband, director of FORBIDDEN TO SEE US SCREAM IN TEHRAN

[Rob Bluey @RobertBluey]

"It's going to take an army of normal folks."

@IamCoachBill transformed a downtrodden Memphis high school football team. He's now inspiring everyday Americans to fix problems in their communities.

Listen to our @DailySignal podcast interview. https://t.co/hqGzlZyli1

[Forbidden To See Us Scream In Tehran Film @SeeUsScreamFilm]

“For women, singing publicly is illegal in Iran.”

That's why making music and movies holds immense value for film director @OFFtheband.

He cherishes his freedom and stands with his Iranian sisters.

Help spark accountability & change in his country ➡️ https://t.co/3LtCclu7PA

[Forbidden To See Us Scream In Tehran Film @SeeUsScreamFilm]

FORBIDDEN TO SEE US SCREAM IN TEHRAN tells the story of the frontwoman for an Iranian death metal band who risks everything as she plots to call the cops on her own underground concert in the hopes that the raid will help her secure asylum in another country.

Watch the trailer👇

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

We are so proud to launch @ArmyNormalFolks – a platform for individuals who strive for positive change. Inspired by @CoachBillCourtney, the new podcast echoes the idea that real change isn't driven by TV pundits, but by ordinary people. 🙌

[Army of Normal Folks @ArmyNormalFolks]

Our country’s problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words on CNN and Fox, but by An Army of Normal Folks – folks like you and me –just deciding “hey, I can help”.

JOIN THE ARMY: https://t.co/voVcnU4CGs
https://t.co/zf9LuJmb2X

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

We are honored that our film FREE TO CARE made in partnership with @OptimistFilms is a #SIMAFinalist!

[SIMA Studios + Awards @SIMAawards]

🎉 #SIMA2023 Finalists Announced 🎉

Stories From 31 Countries Advance as Finalists in The 11th Annual Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA 2023) #FilmFestival

Meet the radical voices and courageous filmmakers that comprise this year’s shortlist

👉 https://t.co/5g3nOgLkAP

[Crystal Kate @crystalkatetx]

Kicking off the @IronLightLabs Nashville Summit with old fashioneds and short films 🤘🏼

[Acton Institute @ActonInstitute]

🌟 We're beyond honored, humbled, and excited to announce that our new film, The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom, won Best Documentary Feature at the @anthemfilmfest. 🌟

A big shoutout to @IronLightLabs for their partnership on this project.

[Hannah (Niles) Lassiter @hmniles]

Looking forward to this event cohosted with @JohnLockeNC!

@iEricKohn @IronLightLabs @Brooke_Medina_ @ActonInstitute

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

We are honored that our original film w/ @OptimistFilms FREE TO CARE will be screening @MontaukFilmFest July 28.

⬇️ more details and ticket info! #Montauk

https://t.co/ojCKrWhoFD

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

"One person can start a movement."

Our original film w/ @OptimistFilms FREE TO CARE premiered at @Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO at the end of May to a standing ovation.

Lisa’s incredible story can inspire to change the law in 15 states. Learn more: https://t.co/uJOj4h2E3T

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

Thanks to our friends @grassroothawaii for sharing their great insight in our new Lab Report “How to Go Viral on TikTok — Without Dancing.”

Check out these valuable TikTok tips and our other reports: https://t.co/hoqFIKDE1W

[Iron Light Labs @IronLightLabs]

We partnered with the @ActonInstitute to tell the story of Jimmy Lai, a successful Hong Kong entrepreneur imprisoned for his staunch support of democratic ideals.

Join us on June 7th for a viewing of THE HONG KONGER at the Capitol Visitor Center. https://t.co/dVw1mE4GLj

[BlockTelegraph @BlockTelegraph]

@CoinDesk’s Consensus Festival Week is the leading blockchain tech summit that brings together industry brands, start-ups, & developers to grow + share knowledge.

Weston Woodward, Chief Impact Officer at Iron Light Labs, will be sharing his expertise in production and networking

[Grit Daily Live! @GritDailyLive]

@CoinDesk’s Consensus Festival Week is the leading blockchain tech summit that brings together industry brands, start-ups, & developers to grow + share knowledge.

Weston Woodward, Chief Impact Officer at Iron Light Labs, will be sharing his expertise in production and networking

[Acton Institute @ActonInstitute]

We’re taking Jimmy Lai’s story to the Capitol. Join us at the US Capitol from 7-9 pm ET on June 7th for an advance viewing of THE HONG KONGER + a panel discussion moderated by former Apple Daily op-ed columnist @simoncf. #freejimmylai #thehongkonger https://t.co/mWc9DHYlLQ