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Filmmaker Q&A with Director Christi Cooper and Producer Olivia Ahnemann

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Filmmaker Q&A with Director Christi Cooper and Producer Olivia Ahnemann

Q: How did the young plaintiffs deal with the intersection between their passionate activism and the sometimes-inscrutable procedures of the legal system?

Christi: . . . They have a deep understanding of their claims, and which of their constitutional rights have been violated. They understand that this case is not about government inaction on climate change; it’s about actions the government has actually taken. Our government has known about the dangers of climate change for more than fifty years. And despite that, it has pursued reckless and dangerous fossil fuel development, harming the health of our communities and threatening our futures.

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Filmmaker Q&A with Scott Saunders of 'The Nature Makers'

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Filmmaker Q&A with Scott Saunders of 'The Nature Makers'

Q: Do you feel more hopeful or less hopeful about the subject of your film upon completion, and why?

A: After filming these three conservation efforts, I am much more hopeful for a better outcome for these animal species and similar groups. People tend to tune out when thinking about the overwhelming magnitude of the problems these animals face. What happens in the environment can feel immense, but I learned that humans determine how the future plays out. Seeing these dedicated people helping groups of animals survive and even thrive is inspiring.

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Film Directors' Menu

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Film Directors' Menu

Food has always been a central part of many One Earth Film Fest in-person events. This year, we’re bringing you recipes recommended by our film directors. We invite you to prepare some of these favorite filmmaker recipes before cozying up at home to join One Earth screenings. Bon appetit!

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Filmmaker Q&A with Ann Kaneko, Director, and Jin Yoo-Kim, Producer, of 'Manzanar, Diverted'

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Filmmaker Q&A with Ann Kaneko, Director, and Jin Yoo-Kim, Producer, of 'Manzanar, Diverted'

Q: What did you learn from making this film?

Ann Kaneko: This film really gave me a much much deeper understanding of where we live and how California was settled--a sense of how we are connected to living in this place. The story of the forced removal is the story of all indigenous people in this country. It made me feel how we are so close to all these histories. It’s not just a historical film; it's trying to show our ties to where we have been and where we come from.

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Filmmaker Q&A with Anthony Baxter of 'Flint: Who Can You Trust?'

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Filmmaker Q&A with Anthony Baxter of 'Flint: Who Can You Trust?'

Q: What picture did you get of U.S. environmental justice?

A: Well, there really wasn't any justice for the people of Flint. There was no satisfactory outcome and still isn't. Obviously, there are now charges being faced by officials involved, from [former Michigan] Gov. [Rick] Snyder, which in a sense is some kind of turning against the state of affairs today.

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How We Chose This Year’s Change-making Slate of Films

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How We Chose This Year’s Change-making Slate of Films

Ever wondered how the films for One Earth Film Festival are selected? Reviewing films is a volunteer role, and one way that you can get involved with the film fest next year. Film reviewing usually starts in the summer—we call it our "summer movie club."

Many film festivals seek submissions, but we have a unique model in that we go out looking for the best of the best films from all over the world. We look at other film festivals, industry awards, what's hot in popular culture, and recommendations from festival friends.