The environment has been at the forefront of GFDD/FUNGLODE’s mission since its very beginning. The Foundation’s work in the development of national and international networks, the discussion of pressing issues, training programs that have brought national experts together with the most prominent international leaders in the field, comes to fruition with the creation of an Environmental Film Festival as a natural addition to its environmental program.
DREFF aims to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of environmental issues among Dominican audiences. At the same time, the Festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Dominican Republic’s natural heritage and offers insights into attitudes and actions that will contribute to its appreciation, conservation and sustainable use.
By screening a diverse selection of high quality films that deal with pressing issues, and by organizing discussion panels with environmental experts, filmmakers and other stakeholders, the Festival seeks to promote dialogue and inspire Dominican viewers to adopt practices that will ensure the country’s environmental sustainability and health.
By bringing together young people, scholars, experts, activists, filmmakers, representatives from the public and private sector, non-governmental organizations, as well as wide audiences from all walks of life, the Festival promotes programs and projects that contribute to environmental protection, conservation and sustainability.
Festival Staff:
President
Dr. Leonel Fernández
International Advisory Committee
Charlotte Vick
Debbie Kinder
Fabien Cousteau
Peter O’Brien
Jon Bowermaster
Suzan Bezara
Stuart Sender
National Advisory Committee
Adolfo López
Cesareo Guillermo
Eladio Fernández
Ernesto Reyna
Fernando Báez
Ginny Heinsen
Idelissa Bonelly
Melba de Grullón
Jake Kheel
José Miguel González Cuadra
Marialicia Urbaneja
Omar Ramírez
Omar Shamir Reynoso
Oswaldo Vásquez
Ydalia Aceveda Monegro
Rosaura Pimentel
Melania Milagros Rodríguez
Director
Natasha Despotovic
Chief Operations Officer
Yamile Eusebio Paulino
Director of Digital Media & Print Material
Semiramis de Miranda
Director of Programming
María Victoria Abreu Malla
Communications Director
Elina María Cruz
Financial Director
Ramón Cruz
Communications and Outreach Manager
María Victoria Abreu Malla
Panel Coordinators
Mandy Sciacchitano
Diana Murcia
Cristiana Cruz Minier
Marc Jourdan
Angie Martínez
Bertha Santana
Hotel Liaison
Cristina Zegarra
Multimedia Manager
Alexandra Tabar
Filmmaker Liaisons
Emy Rodriguez
Marc Jourdan
Eduardo Carta
Special Events Coordinator
Janny Sánchez
Film Traffic
Eduardo Carta
Moises Abreu
Autumn Brookmire
Multimedia Assistants
Angel Castellanos
Sergio Díaz
Administrative Assistants
Kenia Hernández
Anna Marie Polack
Communications Assistants
Miryam Lopez
Jenny Almonte
Edel Aguasanta
Elaine Novas
Arlene Irizarry
Social Media Assistant
Reydi Moreta
Graphic Designers
María Montas
Web Designer
Jonathan Grullón
Globo Verde Dominicano Award Coordinator
Alexandra Tabar
Photographers
Alexandra Tabar
Angel Castellanos
Apolinar Moreno
Anne Casalé
Translators of Print Material
Silvia Gutíerrez
Maureen Meehan
Operations Assistant
Catherine Florentino
Marielly Gallardo
Distribution
Arsenia Miranda
Ground Transportation
Marielly Gallardo
General Support
Leonesa Méndez
Josayda Santos
Volunteer Coordinators
Arsenia Miranda
Reyna Mendoza
Live Transmission
Paul Goris
With support and collaboration from Instituto Global de Multimedia (IGM) and the FUNGLODE Audiovisual Department
Representatives in
Santiago:
Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jiménes
Luis Felipe Rodríguez
José D’Laura
Awilda Reyes
Santo Domingo:
Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil Republica Dominicana
Dulce Elvira De los Santos
UNPHU:
Jose Rafael Espaillat
Dolly Martínez
Centro Cultural Narciso González:
Luis Amauris De Los Santos
La Vega:
Casa de la Cultura de Constanza
José Ramon Peralta Michel
Puerto Plata:
Cluster Turístico del Destino Puerto Plata
Jakaira Cid
Baní:
Centro Cultural Perelló
Julia Castillo
San Cristóbal:
Susana Doñe
San Juan de la Maguana:
Centro Cultural Molina Cámpora
Ángelo Valenzuela
San Francisco de Macorís:
Universidad Católica Nordestana
Florencio de la Cruz
Samaná:
Fabeth Martínez
Marina Dvornik
Fernando Henríquez
