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Shirley Film Fest 2024

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This community film festival at the Shirley Center Meeting House in central Massachusetts is a celebration of creativity, storytelling, art and music. We are delighted that this unique venue now offers an opportunity to enjoy and support both local and international film making.

Festival Producer, Nancy Beaudette, perhaps best know as a songwriter and performing artist, is also an accredited TV show producer. “StudioX-Pose Arts and Music” a series created and produced by Nancy ran throughout Ontario, Canada for three years, winning the “Cogeco Star Award – Entertainment Show of the Year” in its inaugural season. She also co-hosted the nationally broadcast show, “In Good Faith” for two years in Ottawa, Canada, with A-Channel Media.  Nancy’s background in media production and community engagement drives her mission to connect diverse voices and audiences. Her enthusiasm for showcasing innovative work has made the festival a beloved event in the region, celebrating both emerging talent and established artists in the film industry.

For the full festival schedule visit The Shirley Meeting House.

 

Shirley Film Fest is Sponsored by

Scarecrows, Pumpkins, Smash Burgers

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It takes a lot of volunteers and sponsors to run a community festival – teamwork, tenacity, trust – to build something that will bring out your friends and neighbours to celebrate the harvest time of year. Pumpkin Fest was a wonderful success, and promises to only get better year after year. From the jack’o’lantern and scarecrow contests, to face-painting and pumpkin decorating, to cider donuts and smash-burgers – this homegrown festival had something for everyone. It also had a whopping four hours of live music! Nancy Beaudette dusted off her favourite cover songs, and added brand new ones to her repertoire for the event. Thanks to everyone for being part of the festivities.

For more information about the event visit the website.

Music School is Gifted a New Guitar

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Nancy Beaudette’s recent hiatus in Albuferia, Portugal, was filled to the brim with writing, art, music and adventure. Upon her arrival to the Algarve, she found a music store and purchased an Albanez beginner guitar to have with her for the month away. Right down the street from Nancy’s apartment was the Music Conservatory – a perfect place to gift the instrument at the end of the tour.

It’s not unusual for Nancy to leave behind a little something after her excursions abroad. In Bali, four young men were each gifted a guitar – an opportunity made possible by the generosity of the friends that follow and contribute financially to her adventures. Ten small computers were given to Mananberg School near Cape Town, South Africa, a hybrid “Nashville Guitar” was left behind at a guest house in Thailand, and numerous other gifts were given to the communities where Nancy has stayed. 

For more info on Nancy’s Adventures, follow her on Facebook – and request access to the private group.

Shirley Film Fest

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I’ve produced many events through the years, but a film festival is a first. Community oriented events appeal to me. There’s a fun factor – albeit some seriousness is getting the right programming – in creating a new experience and opportunity that wasn’t previously available.

What started out as a simple request to be part of the Shirley Meeting House Committee has evolved into, once again, being a community producer: a person that makes something grow. I hope it has wings.

Have a look at our schedule and come if you can – for all or part.

Nancy

Marula – Video Release

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I traveled to South Africa a few years ago, right in the middle of a terrible drought. Water rationing was imperative and prayers for rain were on everyone’s lips. I learned about the Marula Tree during my time on safari – not only does it survives drought, but also becomes a source of nourishment and medicine for animal and human alike. I hope you enjoy my newest production – “Marula”, as I try to capture the spirit of my journey through this beautiful country. (Marula features African artist – Spirit-T – please check out his amazing work!)(Also, big screen and headphones or stereo speakers recommended:)

 

Spirit-T Fabulous Artist

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We recently had the amazing opportunity to work with Spirit-T, a recording artist from Cameroon, Africa. He was hired to add backup vocals to Nancy Beaudette’s – soon to be released – song, Marula. The Marula tree is a miraculous, drought resistant and healing tree that thrives in the southern part of the continent of Africa. Stay tuned for the video release, but in the meantime, we were so impressed with Spirit-T, we wanted to share him with you asap. Please subscribe and share his youtube channel to support his beautiful songs and spirit.

“Life is a Mantra” Video Release

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In the stillness of Shiva’s cave, I sat in silence. It was very dark, just a single candle glowing on a stone altar adorned with a picture of his likeness, flowers, herbs and other such offerings. I waited and listened. And there it was, as if never lost or forgotten, shiny and new, from the deep place where spirit meets source – music. Song. My retreat partners, and the Children at Ramana’s Garden sing along with me in this video. We all hope you enjoy our song.

Nancy

“Into the Heart of Yoga Retreat,” – Rishikesh, India with Madhurai Sumhara

Ramana’s Garden Children’s Home – Donations welcome

Holiday Show at Legion Post 183 in Shirley Ma

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We need your voice, your good spirit and your presence on Saturday, December 10th. Together, let’s nip humbug in the butt and help out the folks at the American Legion cover a few more expenses. Planned as a ‘variety show‘ like the USO shows of old with local and regional performers, the evening will host your holiday favorites and original compositions. We hope you’ll join us and bring ten of your friends.

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