SOWAL Foundation

We are honored to accept this $30k grant from The St. Joe Community Foundation, Inc. for the SOWAL Foundation ‘SOFO Cinema’ program. Thank you April & St Joe for the endorsement. 🎬🎞️🎥

‘SOFO Cinema’ is held monthly at rotating venues along the panhandle. The program is for filmmakers, creatives and film enthusiasts alike. By showcasing local filmmakers work & inviting industry professional feature films to our area we hope to foster a culturally enriching opportunity for all film lovers. After each screening a Q&A with the filmmakers is held to better understand the artistic process and to gain insight on the craft. To submit a film please visit our website at Sowalfoundation.org

Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating the life and legacy of the legendary pilot, Jackie Cochran. ✈️

Renowned playwright and actress Nancy Hasty brings Cochran’s inspiring story to life in her riveting one-woman show, “The Flight of Jackie Cochran,” directed by the talented Ray Houseknecht.

This captivating performance will be recorded as part of an upcoming feature film documentary, offering you a chance to be part of history in the making!

Event Details:
Venue: The REP Theatre, Seaside, FL
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Showtime: 6:30 PM

Important Notice: By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to be filmed as part of the live audience for the documentary.

Purchase tickets: https://www.sowalhouse.com/event-details/the-flight-of-jackie-cochran-a-filmed-performance

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness an unforgettable portrayal of one of aviation’s most trailblazing figures.

Did you ever watch The Reading Rainbow? 🌈 📖
Are you looking for a nostalgic night out?
If you answered YES —

Join us Wednesday June 19th at 7pm for an intimate screening of the award winning feature film ‘Butterfly In The Sky: The Story of the Reading Rainbow’. This documentary chronicles the journeys of broadcasters, educators and filmmakers who believed television could inspire a lifelong love of reading. Joining us for the screening will be co-producer Deborah Lee Smith.

This is your chance to engage with filmmaker in a post-screening Q&A session, gaining insight into their creative process!

LIFETIME CHANCE!: Win an autographed Beatles Album, A stay in NYC, or a comedy show at SOWAL House!

🎟️ RAFFLE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/e15f8f0b-61f0-4898-8e63-3dc65f6ebfa4

is hosting a raffle drawing on Thursday, June 13th to support our mission to provide essential resources to local artists.

At $50 a ticket, each drawing opens the possibility of an INCREDIBLE experience that you’ll savor for a lifetime, while also going to a great cause!

Want to join us for the drawing in person? Grab a ticket to our Blues & BBQ benefit!
🍗🎟️ https://www.sowalhouse.com/event-details/blues-bbq-benefit-for-sowal-foundation

Your $100 admission fee includes Back Beach BBQ, an open bar, and one raffle ticket!

Don’t miss out on your chance to win!!!

🎬✨ Join us for a captivating evening at SOFO Cinema night! 🍿✨

📅 Date: Friday, May 31st
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Sowal House

We're proud to spotlight the talent of four incredible local women filmmakers:

🎥 Megan Kasabian - Director & Producer of "What Michael Created"
🎥 Alicia Simmons Miracle - Director & Writer of "Storage City"
🎥 Jessica Plowden Anderson - Director of "30A: Story of the Road"
🎥 Daphne Lewis - Producer & Writer of "Mother Stands for Comfort" .fogg

Following the shorts, don't miss our Q&A panel with the filmmakers, where you can delve deeper into their inspirations, creative process, and experiences. 🎤💬

RSVP now to secure your spot: https://www.sowalhouse.com/event-details/sofo-cinema-intimate-screening-and-filmmakers-panel

Don't miss this chance to celebrate local talent and enjoy an unforgettable movie night with us! 🎉🎞