Volunteer for the Bicycle Film Fest

The Bicycle Film Festival is coming to Austin next month, and could use some help. More from Jillian Lobstein, Volunteer Coordinator for the Austin event:

"Bicycle Film Festival needs volunteers to work between Friday, August 7, and Sunday, August 9, to staff film venue doors, and work alley cat race check points. Volunteers will earn tickets to screenings based on the number of hours they work, but space is limited. If you're interested, send me an e-mail and let me know when you're available. I'll get back to you with more details.

"The festival is comprised mostly of short films. They're generally experimental, often documentary depictions of how bikes figure into people's lives. They're about community and enjoyment, getting personal and getting away from a mainstream culture that's become anonymous and automated.

"It's safe to say that the films being presented here are generally low-budget. Still, there are many quality pieces - insightful, evocative and heartfelt. The personality of each film is what I really enjoy. I hope you'll come check it out!"

If you're interested, please contact Jillian Lobstein via email: BFFvolunteer AT gmail.com. We'll keep you posted on programming updates and favorites.

[Photo credit: "It's what gets me where I'm going" by Bruce Turner. Found on Flickr, used under Creative Commons license.]