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Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole —- POEM: FOOTSTEPS, by J. Amber Griffin Footsteps beneath the branches lead to a descension into deepness A haze of heaviness clears revealing contemplative consciousness Sensations of fervor writing the beginning of the story Noting the colors, textures, shapes inviting all of us are welcomed Curiosity and admiration adorning the kinship… Continue reading POETRY Reading: FOOTSTEPS, by J. Amber Griffin

A cattle rancher invents a new energy source to replace oil and gets caught in international conflict and espionage over global energy and must assess who he can really trust. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julie Sheppard Jeff: Sean Ballantyne Jinny/Grace: Hannah Ehman

A bright child in northern California betrays his Catholic upbringing and protective parents to join forces with a local druid who believes he might just be the one who can save the world from humanity’s worst impulses. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hannah Ehman William: Sean Ballantyne Marty: Shawn Devlin

Voice Over: Val Cole

The festival was great. Having the audience feedback was wonderfully insightful. Thank you for having me. Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway: Rewarding and friendly.Wonderful experience. Thanks for selecting our film, “Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River’s Legacy Forests” as Best Short Film. The audience feedback was especially valuable. Great communication throughout! Rewarding and friendly.… Continue reading November 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL Film & Screenplay Festival Testimonials

A showcase of the best Environmental films in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARDS:Best Feature Film: TroposBest Short Film: Roots of Resilience: Stories of Caribbean Women in AgricultureBest Micro-Short: Manly Dam Something Incredible StirredBest Music Video: A Silent CryBest Social Activist Film: From Waste to Wages: Tennessee’s Economic Potential in RecyclingBest Cinematography: Walking with ElephantsBest Story:… Continue reading September 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival

A grizzly bear and a polar bear mate as a result of climate change and in an attempt to find food for their “grolar bear” cub the male polar bear must leave the safety of their ice cave to hunt and find sustenance for his new family in a harsh and increasingly difficult environment. He… Continue reading SHORT Screenplay Reading: A Polar Bear’s Nightmare, by Eric A Vasallo

Set in Churchill, Manitoba—The Polar Bear Capital of the World—Polar Break is a survival thriller where climate change isn’t exposition, but existential pressure. As the ice-free season pushes past record limits, starving bears flood the town. What begins as a containment mission spirals into a siege, forcing unlikely allies to face ecological truth, institutional failure,… Continue reading ENVIRONMENTAL Festival Best Scene: POLAR BREAK, by Thomas M. DiGiacinto

Remy’s eco-anxiety heightens when she experiences persistent nagging from two figures. CAST: Narrator: Geoff Mays Remy: Val Cole Remy’s Roommate/Classmate: Hannah Ehman The Woman: Elizabeth Rose Morriss The Man: Shawn Devlin