Using the power of film to open hearts and eyes to big problems in America The Elfenworks Foundation is proud to partner with the Lasallian Volunteers of America, The San Damiano Foundation, and Campus Moviefest on the LVSRide film, premiering in 2012. Our process design with LVSRide Putting the power of film at the service… Continue Reading
Film: Faces of Poverty
On the heels of its wonderful win on September 25, when Faces of Poverty was named the winner of the Swan Film Festival’s Crystal Swan Award, the film has been selected once again, this time for screening at the USA, at the GLOBAL WAKE-UP Festival in Chicago. Films will be screened October 28 – 29,… Continue Reading
Film: A Concert for Hope
What would you do, to start a ripple? This film explores the question, and captures a moment in time which caused a ripple, bringing waves of change we are still feeling. Director Lauren Speeth mixed up a magical brew of transcendant musical performances, stirring speeches, and enchanting animations; the result is a compelling call to action. Now subtitled in five languages and available on our YouTube channel, and coming soon to DVD. Recorded live in 2007 at Stanford University’s Memorial Church at a concert of the same name, A Concert for Hope captures a celebration concert in honor of the opening of the The Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality at Stanford University and the launching of their website, inequality.com.
Book: Tracks of Hope
In our book we interweave a parable told by Professor David Grusky, Director of the Stanford Center, at that Concert for Hope. The parable involves a train, a little girl, and a choice. We hope you’ll find our book informative and thought-provoking. Of course, one book can’t possibly contain enough pages to answer all your questions, but if it gets anyone down the path to questioning invalid assumptions, towards discontentment with the status quo, and towards greater involvement…
Online Exhibit: Tracks of Hope
This is an interactive gallery featuring selected photographs from the book “Tracks of Hope” by Elfenworks Foundation founding CEO, Dr. Lauren Speeth.
Music: Rejuve – Elfenworks Healing Music Project
All-original music to comfort, inspire and encourage—played in a soft, soothing style using specially tuned pianos, with violin and percussion. This CD features Tammy Hall, piano, with Lauren Speeth on violin and Michaelle Goerlitz, percussion and was first released in association with the Greater Bay Area Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and was selected as an Editor’s Pick by Body & Soul Magazine.
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