Sisters need to stick together. We also need to stand up, speak out and advocate for a healthier planet and viable future. Here’s an opportunity to network with like-minded women and up your climate awareness game: OEFF After Hours Event & International Women’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 8.
This year, the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest drew a record 157 entries from as close as River Forest, Illinois, to as far away as Hawi, Hawaii, with topics ranging from plastic pollution to e-waste to fast fashion.
Exactly 100 of those entries competed for the top prize, a $1,000 scholarship at the college level (which includes grade 12 of high school).
On Valentine’s Day, it’s only natural to think about love. And of course, being an environmental festival, we are all about sustainability. So here is a story about a love that’s not only deep and true, but sustained over a long period of time: Tessa and Manny Garcia, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
They are longtime donors and supporters of the One Earth Film Festival and chose a unique way to express their commitment by soliciting donations for the organization at their anniversary party.
As you watch the films we’ve selected, you may feel inspired. Motivated to act. Deeply concerned. In awe. Learning how regular people are dealing with both the challenges and opportunities presented by our environmental crisis is eye-opening, informative, and inspiring. That’s no accident. We’ve chosen the best of the best environmental films. So how did we settle on these particular films for the Festival’s lineup?
Those are the three main goals of the Chicago Agreement on Climate & Community. They are even more relevant just months after the Katowice Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Poland in December 2018, where attendees tried to button down commitments and progress on climate change action from most nations.
Here's your chance to see 17 filmmakers and film subjects at 19 events! This year, some filmmakers will visit the Fest in person, and some will interact with the audience through live video Q&As. Either way, their presence is sure to enliven the conversation and enhance your understanding of the issues. Screenings with filmmaker appearances can fill up, so reserve your seat today.
