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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $2,500, offset by the Sixth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a contribution to the Cambodia Town Film Festival; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $2,500 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
Councilwoman Suely Saro would like to provide a contribution to support Cambodia Town Film Festival. Long Beach is home to the largest population of Khmer people outside of Cambodia. This festival will educate residents about the Khmer culture and traditions to celebrate just one of the many cultures that make Long Beach the vibrant city it is.
Cambodia Town Film Festival’s (CTFF) purpose is to highlight the diversity of the Cambodian culture through the art of filmmaking. The festival features films that deal with Cambodian social conflicts, traditions, challenges and characters. CTFF also aims to deepen Cambodian values and encourage discussions on a global scale. The festival will also showcase an international selection of narrative features, documentaries, short films, student films, animated films from (not just Cambodia), but from around the world, bringing stories to Cambodia Town, Long Beach, California.
This year is the ninth anniversary of the Cambodia Town Film Festival which will take place over a period of four days from September 24, 2021 to September 26, 2021 at the Art Theatre of Long Beach.
This matter was reviewed by Budget Manager Grace H. Yoon on September 1, 2021.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY
This urgent item is being submitted through supplemental agenda to allow for timely funds processing.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommendation requests the City Manager Department to provide a contribution to the Cambodia Town Film Festival. The total appropriation increase of $2,500 in the General ...
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