September 4-8, 2013

Panel / Discussion Session

Otter 501

Friday, September 6th at 10:00 AM Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Topic of panel:

Why Save Endangered Species?

Workshop

Say “cheese” mother earth! - Nature Photography

Friday, September 6th at 4:00 pm Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Workshop

Go Wild with GoPro!

Saturday, September 7th at 4:00 pm Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Panel / Discussion Session

Globo Verde Dominicano Award

Saturday, September 7 at 8 PM Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Topic of panel:

Environmental film: An Effective Tool for Eco Education

 
Film Selected
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    Mother: Caring for 7 Billion

    Original Title: Mother: Caring for 7 Billion
    Official Website: http://www.motherthefilm.com/
    Country of Origin: USA
    Year of completion: 2011
    Duration: 69 min.
    Format: DVD
    Language: English
    Subtitles: Spanish

    Film Credits:

    Director/Writer: Christophe Fauchere
    Producers: Christophe Fauchere
    Cinematography: Christophe Fauchere
    Editor: Christophe Fauchere

    Film Synopsis:

    Nominated at over 25 film festivals, including as winner in the Best Film category at the Boulder International Film Festival, Mother: Caring for 7 Billion breaks a 40-year taboo by bringing to light an issue that silently fuels our most pressing environmental, humanitarian and social crises - population growth. It is a critical time to talk about this subject because, as of 2011, the world’s population has reached seven billion. At the same time, talking about population has become politically incorrect because of the sensitive issues surrounding the topic – religion, economics, family planning and gender inequality. Yet it is an issue we cannot afford to ignore as one billion people still suffer from chronic hunger.

    September 4th, 2013
    5:00 PM

    Santo Domingo
    Palacio del Cine, Ágora Mall: Sala 1

    September 5th, 2013
    3:00 PM

    San Francisco de Macorís
    Universidad Catolica Nordestana (UCNE)

    Biography of Director Christophe Fauchere:

    Christophe Fauchere directed, produced and edited this project. He has a proven track record of taking on environmental and social issues, finding their links and connecting the dots for the audience. He creates clear and entertaining works that make multifaceted subjects understandable and entertaining. He is an award-winning filmmaker who has been working in the film and video industry for 15 years. Christophe founded the production company Tiroir A Films in 2001. Some of his documentaries have been broadcast on major television networks in Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, Finland, and Russia as well as cable television in the U.S.  More importantly, Christophe is a concerned world citizen. This is what led him to produce and direct two acclaimed documentaries: Energy Crossroads: A Burning Need to Change Course and The Great Squeeze: Surviving the Human Project. These two films were selected at over 16 film festivals on five continents and earned praise at them all as well as three Best Documentary awards.

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The contest is divided into two categories: short films and public service announcements. With this contest, GFDD and FUNGLODE seek to promote environmental filmmaking as a platform to educate and raise awareness.

The ReCrearte Program aims to raise awareness of the 3Rs of solid waste management: reduce, reuse, recycle. The workshops also emphasize and demonstrate how recycling waste into art can empower individuals and communities alike.

As part of its mission to reach more communities, institutions and individuals around the country, the DR Environmental Film Festival organizes film screenings year-round, providing the opportunity to bring successful film programs to new and remote communities.

Complementing the DREFF's mission, the GFDD has risen to the challenge and, since 2012, has started producing its own short documentary films that highlight and raise awareness about important local environmental issues.
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