From our friends at the DC Office of Motion Picture and Television Development...
The District's Largest Film Festival Celebrates 23 Years Showcasing Environmental Issues
The District of Columbia Office of Motion Picture and Television Development (MPTD) is pleased to announce that it is a sponsor of the 23rd Annual Environmental Film Festival of the Nation's Capital (EFF). The Festival, which runs March 17-29, is the largest and longest-running environmental film festival in the country and the largest film festival in Washington, DC.
The 23rd annual Festival presents more than 160 films selected to provide fresh perspectives on a wide variety of environmental issues facing our planet. A special focus on "Climate Connections" explores the impact of climate change on our world. The 2015 Festival features cinematic work from 31 countries and 96 Washington, D.C., U.S. and World premieres.
"The DC Film Office is delighted to work with EFF this year to help bring awareness to the world's most challenging environmental issues through the medium of film," stated MPTD Director Angie M. Gates. "We are particularly proud of the local filmmakers whose work will be among those recognized at the Festival."
DC filmmakers whose work will appear in the 2015 Festival include Sandy Cannon-Brown, who will screen the world premiere of Green Roofs: Riversmart Rooftops exploring how Washingtonians are transforming their rooftops into environmentally friendly places, ranging from small residential rooftop gardens to vast spaces on commercial buildings. Another D.C. filmmaker and MPTD Filmmaker of the Month<http://film.dc.gov/page/february-2013-filmmaker-month-liz-norton> recipient Liz Norton will show her film, The Anacostia: Making Connections, which tells the story of the cleanup, restoration and revitalization of the Anacostia River. Emmy Award-winning DC filmmaking husband and wife team, Marilyn and Hal Weiner, will present an encore screening of their film, Extreme Realities, which looks at the links between extreme weather, global warming and our national security. The film premiered last year at the 2014 Environmental Film Festival.
"The Environmental Film Festival is honored to have the support of the DC Office of Motion Picture and Television Development for the 2015 Festival," said EFF Executive Director Stephanie Flack. As a major collaborative event in the District, we appreciate the assistance of this important DC organization that champions film and filmmaking."
Most screenings include discussion with filmmakers, environmental experts and cultural leaders. In addition to more than 60 filmmakers who will present their film at the 2015 Festival, speakers will include environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau, climate scientist Joe Romm, actress Kristin Davis (Sex and the City), and Tommy Wells, the new Director of the District Department of the Environment.
About MPTD:
The District of Columbia Office of Motion Picture and Television Development (MPTD) is responsible for implementing, managing, and administering programs, initiatives, and services that support media industry economic activity, growth, and employment in the District of Columbia. Washington, DC's instantly recognizable landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, cultural amenities, and first-class accommodations are just some of the many features that make the nation's capital a venue of choice for media production. For more information, contact the Office of Motion Picture and TV Development at (202) 727-6608, visit us on the web at http://film.dc.gov, join the DC Film community on http://www.facebook.com/FilmDC, or follow us on http://twitter.com/DCFilmOffice.
About EFF:
The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital, March 17-29, is largest film festival in Washington, DC and a major collaborative cultural event in the city. The 23rd annual Festival presents over 160 films selected to provide fresh perspectives on a wide variety of environmental issues facing our planet. A special focus on "Climate Connections" explores the impact of climate change on our world. The 2015 Festival features cinematic work from 31 countries and 96 Washington, DC, U.S. and World premieres. Films are screened at over 55 venues throughout greater Washington, including museums, embassies, libraries, universities and local theaters. Over 80 percent of the programs are free. For the complete schedule, visit the Festival website, www.dceff.org.
