GCC to Present Intergenerational Film Festival Showcasing Cyber-Seniors Program
By BusinessWest Staff April 10, 2026
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) will culminate this year’s Cyber-Seniors program with an inspiring Intergenerational Film Festival featuring original short films created by local youth and older adults. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the GCC Dining Commons.
The Cyber-Seniors project brings together older adults and young people in an intergenerational volunteer model, through which youth provide technology training and support while building meaningful relationships. Over the course of the program, participants collaborate to create short YouTube films that highlight shared interests, personal stories, and creative exploration.
This year, local youth, including GCC students, paired with older adults from the region to produce a series of heartfelt and engaging films that will debut at the festival.
The event will feature a community dinner and a talk-back session, where participants will reflect on the creative process and the bonds and friendships that developed throughout the experience.
“This program continues to demonstrate the powerful connections that can form across generations,” said Associate Dean for Community Engagement Judy Raper, who oversees the initiative. “It’s incredibly moving to see how these partnerships grow into meaningful relationships while also building valuable digital skills.”
Participants echoed this sentiment, noting that the project offers both creative inspiration and personal connection, often taking them outside their comfort zones while fostering joy and mutual learning.
The Intergenerational Film Festival is free and open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. A complimentary community meal will be provided. Advance registration is requested. Click here to register.
This program is made possible through support from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and in partnership with Greenfield Senior Center.