2007 Environmental Film Festival

March 20, 11:01 AM

All events 7:00 p.m. at the Wechsler Theatre, Mary Graydon Center, American University (unless otherwise noted)

AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Filmmakers for Conservation Present
2nd Annual Spring Film Series 2007
All events 7:00 p.m. at the Wechsler Theatre, Mary Graydon Center
Reception 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise specified
American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016


Tuesday, March 20
Why are Wildlife Filmmakers Dying? (Environmental Film Festival)
Chris Palmer, Professor and Filmmaker, leads a discussion on the challenges of making wildlife films, drawing on the examples of Australian wildlife superstar Steve Irwin and Grizzly Man protagonist Timothy Treadwell.

Wednesday, March 21
Environmental Shorts: Student Film Festival (Environmental Film Festival)
An evening showcasing the talents of emerging "green communicators" who are empowering individuals to make a difference through visual media. Hosted by Chris Palmer and Philippe Cousteau.

Tuesday, April 3
Tales from the Trenches
David Hamlin, National Geographic Senior Producer, recounts filming a crashing avalanche, creeping reptiles, impish chimps, and some of the oldest and tiniest humans on earth.

Tuesday, April 17
Dare to Dream
Larry Engel, Professor and Filmmaker, shares the secrets of storytelling and filmmaking. This veteran producer, writer, director, and cinematographer has thirty years of filmmaking experience spanning all seven continents.

Sunday, April 22 (location and time TBA)
Earth Day Clean Up- Volunteer Day!
Join CEF and FFC to do our part for the environment.

For more information contact: Chris Palmer at (202) 885-3408 or Justine Schmidt at (703) 852-9050

www.environmentalfilm.org www.filmmakersforconservation.org www.soc.american.edu