AU’s Center for Environmental FilmmakingAnd Filmmakers for Conservation

Present the 3rd Annual Spring Film Series

All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays, except where indicated

3rd floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016

All events are FREE except for the two IMAX films at the Smithsonian

Global Programming 101
Janet Vissering, National Geographic Channels International
Tuesday, January 29 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Join Janet Vissering as she gives a historical overview of National Geographic’s International Channels and describes the challenges and successes in programming a global network which appeals to millions of viewers worldwide.

Welcome to the Great Outdoors! You’re Now on Your Own…
Rhonda Krafchin, REI
Tuesday, February 5 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Join Rhonda Krafchin (an SOC alum) as she explains simple guidelines for planning a trip, protecting yourself against the elements, and finding comfort and joy. What to take, what to wear, and ways to respect the environment and the critters that live there.

How PETA Uses Film and Stars to Promote Its Cause
Dan Mathews, PETA
Tuesday, February 12 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
PETA has long used undercover video to document cruelty to animals in slaughterhouses, laboratories, fur farms and circuses. But who wants to watch that stuff? By enlisting personalities as diverse as Pam Anderson, Trent Reznor and Martha Stewart to host gruesome video shorts and carefully marketing them on the web, Dan Mathews will reveal how PETA is reaching millions worldwide.

From Viral Videos to Creative Campaigns: Environmental Activism and New Media
McArthur, Free Range Studios
Tuesday, February 26 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Free Range Studios is the creative genius behind viral videos The Meatrix and Grocery Store Wars, and a leader in social action communications. From websites and campaigns to print media and strategic planning, McArthur will present some of Free Range’s productions and will explain the creative process behind viral marketing.

Conservation Entertainment
David Mizejewski, Animal Planet and the National Wildlife Federation
Tuesday, March 4 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
The world of entertainment can be a great tool for conservation -- but only if you play by a certain set of rules. Join Animal Planet host David Mizejewski as he shares his experience adapting conservation messages for television and radio, and exposes some of the challenges and common pitfalls of the passionate environmentalist.

NOTE: ALL EVENTS BETWEEN MARCH 11-21 ARE PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL

Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War

Directed and produced by Alice and Lincoln Day and VideoTakes, Inc.

Tuesday, March 11 at 7 pm at the Carnegie Institution

THE ALPS: GIANTS OF NATURE (AN IMAX FILM)

Tickets required

Wednesday, March 12 at 7 pm in the National Museum of Natural History, Johnson IMAX Theater (10th and Constitution)

Lunch for filmmakers attending the Environmental Film Festival
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Pat Aufderheide.
By invitation only.
Sponsored by CEF and CSM
Monday, March 17 at noon in the Mary Graydon Center at AU

Student Environmental Short Film Festival
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Philippe Cousteau.
Panel discussion at 7 pm followed by screenings of the winning films at 8pm.
Tuesday, March 18 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater

World Premiere of American Prairie Reserve
Produced by VideoTakes, Inc. Discussion with CEF Associate Producers Sandy Cannon-Brown (Producer) and Larry Engel (Director), and representatives of the American Prairie Foundation.
Wednesday, March 19 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater (and again at 8:30 pm)

GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: RIVER AT RISK (AN IMAX FILM)
Introduced by Executive Producer Chris Palmer.
Tickets required.
Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm in the National Museum of Natural History, Johnson IMAX Theater (10th and Constitution)

Discussion with the Filmmaker
Visiting filmmaker/lecturer, Liz Miller, will discuss her latest film, The Water Front, with Professor Pat Aufderheide.
Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater

Battle to Save the Tiger
Film and panel discussion with experts on tiger conservation
Friday, March 21 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater

New Ways to Produce and Distribute Non-fiction Films
Steve Michelson, Lobitos Creek Ranch
Tuesday, March 25 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Steve Michelson will explain how to harness the power of social responsibility and community networking to produce and distribute films.

Environmental Truth is Easily Marketed
Brent Blackwelder and Josh Hilgart, Friends of the Earth
Tuesday, April 1 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Friends of the Earth, which for years has enjoyed an inside-the-beltway reputation for "telling it like it is," has shown in the last year that this approach resonates with a core component of the general public.

A Natural Obsession
Keenan Smart, National Geographic’s Natural History Unit
Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Keenan Smart will talk about his career in wildlife filmmaking and will showcase film clips from over 30 years of filming nature in many of the world’s wildest places.

For more information, please call Chris Palmer (202-885-3408) or Justine Schmidt (703-852-9050), or visit www.soc.american.edu/cef or http://www.environmentalfilm.org/.