Despite the confinement and anxieties surrounding this past year, 149 students age 8 to 25 managed to make and submit films to the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest. Of those, 10 will receive top prizes at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the Awards Celebration, while 15 Honorable Mention films will be screened during the Earth Day Festival in April.
Late last week, after downing half a bottle of wine on a Zoom call with friends, I checked email and found a surprise message from a publicist: Damon Gameau, the director of “2040: The Regeneration,” could talk to me in the next hour. It was 9 p.m. on a Thursday night; as he lives in Australia, it was 1 p.m. his time. I hesitated for only a moment before rebooting Zoom. And I have to say that I was so glad I talked to this dynamic, passionate thinker, who infused my evening with hope for the future . . . and no, it wasn't just the wine talking. You need to see this film.
Here's your chance to see 17 filmmakers and film subjects at 19 events! This year, some filmmakers will visit the Fest in person, and some will interact with the audience through live video Q&As. Either way, their presence is sure to enliven the conversation and enhance your understanding of the issues. Screenings with filmmaker appearances can fill up, so reserve your seat today.
