Corporate Philanthropy, College Students, and The LUNAFEST® Film Festival

This article critically examines the LUNAFEST® Film Festival's integration into college settings, considering its corporate ownership (Clif Bar & Company) and implications for higher education. It discusses how the pre-packaged nature and fundraising stipulations of LUNAFEST® pose challenges for academic independence and critical thinking about corporate influence in education. The author reflects on successes and failures in navigating these issues with students.