2nd Edition of DR Environmental Film Festival

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News From FUNGLODE:

Join Us in Celebrating the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, September 5-9
DREFF 2012 will take place in 7 cities in the Dominican Republic and will feature over 20 environmental documentary films, in addition to panel discussions and workshops.

Mark your calendars! The Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is right around the corner, taking place September 5 – 9, 2012 in the cities of Santo Domingo, San Francisco de Marcor?s, Santiago de los Caballeros, Punta Cana, Ban?, Puerto Plata and Sosua.

DREFF, launched by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundaci?n Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in September of last year, raises awareness and deepens understanding of environmental issues among Dominican audiences, while celebrating the beauty and diversity of the country's natural heritage. Through screening a diverse selection of high-quality films on matters of environmental concern, and organizing panel discussions with environmental experts, filmmakers and other stakeholders, the Festival seeks to foster dialogue and to inspire Dominican audiences to adopt practices that will ensure the health and environmental sustainability of the country.

By bringing together youth, scholars, experts, activists, filmmakers, representatives of public, private and nongovernmental institutions and the general public, the Festival promotes programs and projects that contribute to environmental protection, conservation and sustainability.

The 2012 edition of the Festival will feature film screenings, panel discussions, workshops, training sessions and community outreach activities.

FILMS

To date, the 2012 Festival has confirmed over 20 international and national documentary film productions, including Dominican productions: Terra and Dominicana Bajo el Mar. All screenings are free and open to the public.



Screenings will include:


Anna, Emma and the Condors – Directed by Katjia Torneman. 2011; USA.
Big Miracls – Directed by Ken Kwapsis. 2012; USA.
Biophliic Design: The Architecture of Life – Directed by Bill Finnegan. 2011; USA.
Carbon for Water – Directed by Evan Abramson and Carmen Elsa Lop?z. 2011; USA.
Dominicana Bajo el Mar- Directed by Roberto Llerena
The Happy Movie – Directed by Roko Belic. 2011; USA.
In Organic We Trust – Directed by Kip Pastor. 2012; USA.
Life: Challenges of Life – Directed by Martha Holmes. 2009; United Kingdom.
My Village, My Lobster – Directed by Joshua Wolff. 2011; USA.
My Father, The Capitan – Directed by Jean-Michel Cousteau. 2012; France.
Revenge of the Electric Car – Directed by Chris Paine. 2011; USA.
Sea the Truth – Directed by Claudine Everaert. 2010; Netherlands.
Someplace with a Mountain – Directed by Steve Goodall. 2012; USA/Federated States of Micronesia.
Surviving Progress – Directed by Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks. 2011; Canada.
Taste the Waste – Directed by Valentin Thurn. 2011; Germany.
Terra- Directed by Juan Emilio Yanes
The Whale – Directed by Michael Parfit. 2011; USA.
Vegucated – Directed by Marisa Miller Wolfson. 2011; USA.
Yasuni: A Wild Idea – Directed by Ver?nica Moscoso. 2011; Ecuador.
For latest information on films visit our website at: II DR Environmental Film Festival, September 5-9, 2012

DREFF will also premier its short film on the Pico Duarte Expedition. The first-ever DREFF led expedition, which took place April 2-5 of this year, was the outcome of the first edition of the Festival, celebrated in September 2011, and the resulting national and international network that emerged. 45 students from three local high schools participating in the four day trek. The expedition provided students with the unique chance to develop an emotional connection with nature. DREFF hopes that the momentous experience will live in the hearts and minds of the student participants long after the expedition, and will instill within them a profound respect for the natural environment and its resources. Watch the film, and learn how DREFF is helping Dominican students to develop a deeper connection with their natural surroundings to foster respect and care for our planet.

PANELS – WORKSHOPS

DREFF 2012 will organize panel discussions with filmmakers and experts on five key areas: Oceans, Biodiversity, Green Economy, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change. Festival participants will also have the opportunity to attend workshops on diverse subjects such as: Social Media as an Awareness Generating Tool, Recycled Art, Environmental Filmmaking, and Training on the Explore the Ocean Layer on Google Earth.

GLOBO VERDE

Through this initiative launched this year, DREFF recognizes talented Dominican filmmakers working to create productions on environmental themes. Globo Verde will select first, second and third place recipients in the areas of Short Film and Public Service Announcement. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, visit: Premio Globo Verde Dominicano - I Concurso de cortometrajes y mensajes de concienciaci?n

CITIES AND VENUES

This year, DREFF has expanded to include 9 venues in 7 cities, in an effort to extend its reach.

SANTO DOMINGO
FUNGLODE
C/ Capit?n Eugenio de Marchena No. 26,
La Esperilla, Santo Domingo
Contacto:809-685-9966 Ext. 2447 y 2449

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henr?quez Ure?a (UNPHU)
Sal?n de Conferencias
Av. John F.Kennedy Km. 6 ?
Santo Domingo

Centro Cultural Narciso Gonz?lez
C/ Am?rico Lugo, Esq. Marcos Adon,
Villa Juana, Santo Domingo

SAN FRANCISCO DE MARCOR?S

Universidad Cat?lica Nordestana (UCNE)
Campus Los Arroyos
San Francisco de Macor?s
Centro de Educaci?n Continua - UCNE
Calle Restauraci?n Esq. 27 de Febrero
San Francisco de Macor?s

SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS

Centro Cultural
Eduardo Le?n Jimenes
Av. 27 de Febrero, no 146
Villa Progreso
Santiago de los Caballeros

PUNTACANA

Punta Cana Resort and Club
Galer?as PUNTACANA
4ta etapa. Boulevard 1ero de Noviembre
PUNTACANA Village

BAN?

Centro Cultural Perell?
Carretera S?nchez Km. 2.5
Escondido, Ban?

PUERTO PLATA

Asociaci?n Cultural Sue?os de Colores
Teatro Escuela Iv?n Garc?a
C/ Prof. Juan Bosch #60

La Fortaleza de San Felipe
Avenida General Gregorio Luper?n
Extremo Oeste Malec?n, Puerto Plata

SOSUA

Sosua Bay Grand Casino
Dr. Alejo Martinez #1, El Batey



COLLABORATORS

The realization of DREFF 2012 is possible thanks to the support and contributions of our many collaborators:

Fundaci?n Vida Azul, Panorama Verde, Odebrecht, Uepa.com, Uepa Radio, PUNTACANA Resort & Club, Project Nautilius, Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Sue?os de Colores, Flow Magazine, Centro Cultural Perell?, Embajada de Espa?a de la Rep?blica Dominicana, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henr?quez Ure?a (UNPHU), Ministerio de Estado de Cultura, Cl?ster Tur?stico del destino Puerto Plata, Universidad Cat?lica Nordestana San Francisco de Macor?s, Centro Cultural Narciso Gonz?lez, Centro Le?n, CEDAF, Terra, RENAEPA.

WEBSITE

We are pleased to announce the launch of the DREFF 2012 website! Visit it today and find out more about DREFF 2012's selection of films. View film synopsis, director biographies and film credits. Learn how you can get involved in the Festival's panel discussions, workshops and community activities. Acquire important information on venues and access the DREFF 2012 Program. II DR Environmental Film Festival, September 5-9, 2012