Filmmaker discussionS

Film discussions are a trademark feature of One Earth Film Fest after each screening. This year, filmmakers will appear at many of our screenings—streaming from virtual watch parties to in person venues in real time. Their presence is sure to enliven the conversation and enhance your understanding of the issues. Reserve tickets below to be a part of these real time conversations via live chat.

Director Trip Jennings, Executive Producer Ralph Bloemers,
of 'Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire'

Executive Producer Ralph Bloemers will join the post-film discussion via live stream.

VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY
Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

STREAMING IN PERSON
Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

Thatcher Woods Pavilion [W Suburbs]
8030 Chicago Ave., River Forest

STREAMING IN PERSON
Wednesday, April 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
CDT
Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd.
Lake Forest
[Lake County]

Director Trip Jennings will join the post-film discussion via live stream.


Director Shirah Dedman of 'Follow the Drinking Gourd'

VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

STREAMING IN PERSON
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

Old St. Patrick's Church, 625 W. Adams
Fellowship Hall, St., Chicago

STREAMING IN PERSON
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

UIC Lecture Center F6 (Building 604), 807 S. Morgan St., Chicago

Director Shirah Dedman will join the post-film discussion via live stream.


Film Subjects Nazshonnii Brown-Almaweri and William Smith
of 'Remothering the Land'

Film Subject Nazshonnii Brown-Almaweri will join the post-film discussion via live stream.

VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

STREAMING IN PERSON
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

Old St. Patrick's Church, 625 W. Adams
Fellowship Hall, St., Chicago

STREAMING IN PERSON
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. CDT

UIC Lecture Center F6 (Building 604), 807 S. Morgan St., Chicago

Film Subject and William Smith will join the post-film discussion via live stream.


Director Joshua Pribanic of 'Invisible Hand:
Rights of Nature Documentary'

VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY
Friday, April 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT

STREAMING IN PERSON
Friday, April 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
CDT
Truman College
[North]
McKeon Building Lobby
1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago

Director Joshua Pribanic will join the post-film discussion via live stream.


Director Fernanda Heinz Figueiredo of 'Biocentrics'

VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY
Saturday, April 22, 2 to 5 p.m. CDT

IN PERSON
Saturday, April 22, 2 to 5 p.m. CDT

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
[Central]

STREAMING IN PERSON
Saturday, April 22, 2 to 5 p.m. CDT

Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park [Lake County]

Director Fernanda Heinz Figueiredo will join the post-film discussion in person at the Chicago Cultural Center. This discussion will be streamed to the Wayfarer and virtual events also.


Director Jennifer Boyd of 'The Street Project'

VIRTUAL WATCH PARTY
Sunday, April 23, 3 to 5 p.m. CDT

STREAMING IN PERSON
Sunday, April 23, 3 to 5 p.m
. CDT [West]
Chicago Public Library, Humboldt Park Branch, 1605 N. Troy St., Chicago

STREAMING IN PERSON
Sunday, April 23, 3 to 5 p.m
. CDT [West]
Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch, 5615 W. Race, Auditorium, Chicago

STREAMING IN PERSON
Sunday, April 23, 3 to 5 p.m
. CDT [South]
Big Marsh Bike Park,
11559 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago

Director Jennifer Boyd will join the post-film discussion via live stream.


All filmmaker appearances are subject to change.