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The Lakota people on the Rosebud Reservation of South Dakota welcome buffalo back to their land with hopes that this reunion will restore their cultural, physical, spiritual, and economic health. Project Type:Documentary, Short Genres:Cultural, Indigenous, Environmental, Social Justice, Western, Animal, Documentary Runtime:18 minutes 48 seconds Completion Date:April 12, 2021 Production Budget:45,000 USD Country of Origin:United… Continue reading Short Film: RETURN TO THE BUFFALO, 19min., USA, Documentary

Winner BEST FEATURE FILM: THE REVOLUTION GENERATION 80 minutes, USA, Documentary Directed by Josh Tickell, Rebecca Tickell Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video: Narrated and starring Michelle Rodriguez (Lost, Avatar, The Fast and Furious), THE REVOLUTION GENERATION is a manifesto for today’s youth on the societal forces that have shaped and held back their generation, and… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: August 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival

John O’Neal wants to change the world to honor his dead mother and to spite his abusive father—while getting very, very rich. Following a worldwide Global Warming catastrophe, he loses his invention to a deep conspiracy and becomes an eco-terrorist—until he uncovers the truth. CAST LIST: Narrator: Steve Rizzo O’Neal: Geoff Mays Foster: Andy Camp… Continue reading ENVIROMENTAL Festival 1st Scene Reading: The Surge, by David Cooper

Showcase of the two best long form short film documentaries in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: ARTIC ENCOUNTERS Best Enviromental Short Film: EXPEDITION AYITI Theme of night: Life NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: ARCTIC ENCOUNTERS,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: July 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival

Cristiana Bontemps is a creator of documentaries and short films about nature and underwater environments. Cristiana shares her love of nature, wild animals, and unspoiled landscapes through her movies, and uses her art to raise awareness of the need to protect the natural wonders of the world.Several of Cristiana’s films have been showcased at festivals,… Continue reading Director Biography – Cristiana BONTEMPS (ARTIC ENCOUNTERS)

Arctic Encounters is the story of one woman’s quest to escape her daily routine and explore the fascinating world of the polar bears and their Arctic environment.The film unveils rare images about the way of life of the polar bears in their magnificent wonderland: The Arctic. It takes the viewer on an exceptional trip to… Continue reading Short Film: ARTIC ENCOUNTERS, 24min., Monaco, Documentary

A physician and infectious disease specialist by day and filmmaker by night, Rich Serrao has always been inspired by how movies, like teaching, can transform, transport and inspire. He has created several short medical education films. This is his first documentary. Director Statement Hiking through acres of stunning mountains in Haiti is no doubt a… Continue reading Director Biography – Richard Serrao (EXPEDITION AYITI)

Ayiti, the native Taino people’s word for Haiti, translates to “land of high mountains.” The dominant narrative portrays Haiti as a land of natural disasters, corruption, and poverty — in essence, a story that masks its truth. Enter Expedition Ayiti, an experience borne from a passion to hike, to journey, and seek an expanded understanding… Continue reading Short Film: EXPEDITION AYITI, 41min., USA, Documentary

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: I WISH FOR YOU Best Documentary Short: SOUNDING THE ALARM – AMERICA’S CLIMATE CRISIS Best Performances: C. P. CAVAFY | THE CITY (Wherever I Turn My Eyes To) Best Cinematography: THE VIOLIN AND ITS SHADOW Best Direction: MILLENIALS LEAVE IN PEACE Best Sound & Music: SUPERHUMAN Theme of night:… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL Film Festival

Welsh born, Stuart has written and directed multiple award winning campaigns for Climate Change featuring celebrities including David Harewood, Jarvis Cocker, Stephen Fry, Meera Syal, Emilia Fox, Alison Steadman, Jeremy Irons, Charles Dance, Jason Isaacs and Miranda Richardson. His work has been shared widely at festivals all over the world, recently his Climate Change Film… Continue reading Director Biography – Stuart Rideout (I WISH FOR YOU)