EarthVision International Environmental Film Festival Presents

2008 the Year of Ordinary Heroes

Another world is not only a possibility. It is a reality created by ordinary heroes performing extraordinary work. From solar activists training women to be engineers in Afghanistan to Dr. Robert Curry literally stuck in the mud in the Pajaro River it is our combined efforts that create the world we live in. Join us this year as we celebrate each of us doing our part to bring forth a vibrant, healthy and just world. The 116 films from eighteen countries submitted for this year's festival offer Santa Cruz the opportunity to share the experiences of inspiring people from all over the world and all walks of life.

Festival highlights include: The Ordinary Heroes of Afghanistan where activists train engineers to bring solar to remote villages; Going Big Box vs. Going Local - This fast-paced, outrageous docu-drama follows Hannah in her shopping quest for a shirt and some eggs; Just a Lawn follows the evolution of the lawn and examines the complex reasons for the lawn's rise in popularity in the 1940s and 50s and the rise in pesticide use for controlling some of the 'perfect' lawn's enemies; In Conversing With Aotearoa New Zealanders attempt to fathom their deep, personal connection with their land. Shot and animated entirely in New Zealand, director and animator Corrie Francis uses a collage of animation techniques to convey not only the richness of the landscape but the stories it holds; and March Point focuses on Cody Nick and Travis, three teens from the Swinomish Tribe who wanted to make a gangster movie. But they were asked to investigate the impact of two oil refineries on their tribal community. March Point follows their journey as they come to understand themselves, and the threat their people face.

Local films, My Journey With Otters, produced by UCSC Ph.D. student Mele Wheaton, shares Pajaro Valley High School Student Gregoria Catherine Batenga's experience with Watsonville Area Teens for Coastal Habitat; in Stuck in the Mud: Pajaro River in Peril, produced by Lois Robin, Dr. Robert Curry, professor emeritus of UCSC, describes the extensive build up of sediment caused by sand and gravel mining that threatens the health of the river. The film invites us to consider past recreational uses of the Pajaro River and to wonder if we could reclaim our river; and in Pulp, Poo and Perfection, produced by Josh Berry of the Save the Waves Coalition a green surfing story investigates two issues threatening water quality, surfers and public health in Chile

Be sure to join us for these and many more inspiring films honoring eco-heroes from Santa Cruz and around the world!

Posted on 01-29-2008 19:04:51 PST tell a friend

EarthVision International Environmental Film Festival
Is Pleased to Announce Two New Film Categories For Our 2008 Season!

Act Locally -- For films made in or about Santa Cruz. Submit films about your group or organization and let Santa Cruz see what you are doing to make the world a more sustainable and healthier world. If you don't already have a film to submit the deadline for submissions is February 1, 2008 so there is still time to make a feature about what your organization is doing. Films may also be about people or issues here in Santa Cruz.

Act Locally films will be featured at a special Earth Day week screening.

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Kid's Power Hour -- For films made for or by the younger generation. In addition to screening Kid's Power Hour, EarthVision will host children's daytime programs on Monday, March 3rd at the Mello Center in Watsonville and on Friday and Saturday, March 7th & 8th in the Ballroom of the Veteran's Hall in Santa Cruz.

Please fee free to share any ideas or projects your organization would like to have as a part of the children's programs.

Posted on 11-13-2007 23:13:37 PST tell a friend

10th Annual Festival coming March 2008. We are accepting film entries.

To make an entry through Without a Box, go HERE

Download our PDF entry form HERE .

Posted on 11-13-2007 16:14:00 PST tell a friend

EarthVision 2008 will be held March 3rd through 8th, 2008 with a special screening for Act Locally on Earth Day. Award winning films will be screened at the Mello Center in Watsonville and at the Rio Theatre and the Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Santa Cruz. EarthVision will culminate with a celebration honoring the filmmakers and people on the front lines of the environmental movement.

Posted on 11-13-2007 16:08:53 PST tell a friend