| TODAY (Tuesday February 5) Wechsler Theater - 3rd Floor Mary Graydon Center - American University One of National Geographic’s top writer/producers, David Hamlin, shows clips from War Elephants and discusses the stories behind the film. In Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, elephants are in crisis. Years of civil war and ivory poaching have left them frightened and hostile toward humans. The world’s foremost elephant researcher Dr. Joyce Poole works to build trust and retrain the animals away from their violent behavior. |
Showing posts with label Films. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Films. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Film Discussion: War Elephants
Monday, October 22, 2012
Fall 2012 Film Series
The 8th Annual Fall 2012 Film Series
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
Free and Open to the Public
No Reservations Required
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Wechsler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Metro: Tenleytown/AU, shuttle bus service bus service to AU
For more information, please contact:
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 7 PM
Alexandra Cousteau’s Expedition Blue Planet
A National Geographic “Emerging Explorer,” filmmaker, and globally recognized advocate on water issues, Alexandra Cousteau continues the work of her renowned grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau and her father Phillipe Cousteau, Sr. Tonight, Alexandra talks about her stories and films from expeditions across North America and throughout the world.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 at 7 PM
Stories from the Wilderness
SOC grad film students Sarah Gulick and Sylvia Johnson were on a mission last year: to go into National Park Service Wilderness areas and bring back stories from the wild. Working with the National Park Service's Wilderness Stewardship division and the Harpers Ferry Design Center through a special arrangement with SOC's Center for Environmental Filmmaking, Sylvia and Sarah braved the elements and brought back six stories from the wilderness. Join Sarah and Sylvia along with the National Park Service's Chief of Wilderness Stewardship, Garry Oye, and Producer Chuck Dunkerly for a screening of these short films and discussion about the role of film in protecting wild lands.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 at 7 PM
Classroom in the Wild: Film Screening Followed by Q&A
Come and hear first-hand about the extraordinary experiences of Classroom in the Wild in the Chesapeake Bay and Alaska. This past year, students ventured into the outdoors to produce original short films. In a presentation of photos, videos, and student accounts, you will learn more about these unique courses as well as future opportunities to practice environmental filmmaking with Classroom in the Wild in 2013.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at 7 PM
National Geographic’s Television Film War Elephants
One of National Geographic’s top writer/producers, David Hamlin, shows clips from War Elephants and discusses the stories behind the film. In Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, elephants are in crisis. Years of civil war and ivory poaching have left them frightened and hostile toward humans. The world’s foremost elephant researcher Dr. Joyce Poole works to build trust and retrain the animals away from their violent behavior.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 at 7 PM
Sneak preview of two documentaries produced by AU students for MPT and PBS
The documentaries - conceived, written, produced, shot, directed and edited - by students in Environmental & Wildlife Production (COMM 568), will air during MPT's Chesapeake Bay Week next April. The films focus on net-zero housing and the health of the Potomac River. Professor Sandy Cannon-Brown and her students will introduce the films and answer questions.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Event: The 8th Annual Fall 2012 Film Series
AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking
and Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 8th Annual Fall 2012 Film Series
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
Free and Open to the Public
No Reservations Required
______________________________
Wechsler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
Metro: Tenleytown/AU, shuttle bus service bus service to AU
For more information, please contact:
______________________________
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at 7 PM
Death at SeaWorld
Do killer whales belong in captivity? Investigative journalist David Kirby’s gripping new book, Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity, will form the basis of this presentation. David Kirby, Dr. Naomi Rose (Senior Scientist at Humane Society International), and Courtney Vail (Campaign Director for the Whales and Dolphin Conservation Society) will discuss the consequences of keeping large, intelligent, free-ranging orcas confined to tanks for the delight of tourists.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 7 PM
Lessons from the Deep: What the Oceans are Telling Us and Why it Matters
From a tiny sub 2,000 feet below the Bering Sea, to a living time machine teeming with sharks in the underwater wilds of Cuba, to the world's most remote inhabited island, Dr. David E. Guggenheim, the "Ocean Doctor" - recently featured on 60 MINUTES - takes us on a multimedia underwater journey, up close to breathtaking marine life we are just beginning to understand in a realm that has barely been explored, and shares the latest insights on the work to protect and restore our oceans.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 7 PM
Alexandra Cousteau’s Expedition Blue Planet
A National Geographic “Emerging Explorer,” filmmaker, and globally recognized advocate on water issues, Alexandra Cousteau continues the work of her renowned grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau and her father Phillipe Cousteau, Sr. Tonight, Alexandra talks about her stories and films from expeditions across North America and throughout the world.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 at 7 PM
Stories from the Wilderness
SOC grad film students Sarah Gulick and Sylvia Johnson were on a mission last year: to go into National Park Service Wilderness areas and bring back stories from the wild. Working with the National Park Service's Wilderness Stewardship division and the Harpers Ferry Design Center through a special arrangement with SOC's Center for Environmental Filmmaking, Sylvia and Sarah braved the elements and brought back six stories from the wilderness. Join Sarah and Sylvia along with the National Park Service's Chief of Wilderness Stewardship, Garry Oye, and Producer Chuck Dunkerly for a screening of these short films and discussion about the role of film in protecting wild lands.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 at 7 PM
Classroom in the Wild: Film Screening Followed by Q&A
Come and hear first-hand about the extraordinary experiences of Classroom in the Wild in the Chesapeake Bay and Alaska. This past year, students ventured into the outdoors to produce original short films. In a presentation of photos, videos, and student accounts, you will learn more about these unique courses as well as future opportunities to practice environmental filmmaking with Classroom in the Wild in 2013.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 at 7 PM
National Geographic’s Television Film War Elephants
One of National Geographic’s top writer/producers, David Hamlin, shows clips from War Elephants and discusses the stories behind the film. In Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, elephants are in crisis. Years of civil war and ivory poaching have left them frightened and hostile toward humans. The world’s foremost elephant researcher Dr. Joyce Poole works to build trust and retrain the animals away from their violent behavior.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 at 7 PM
Sneak preview of two documentaries produced by AU students for MPT and PBS
The documentaries - conceived, written, produced, shot, directed and edited - by students in Environmental & Wildlife Production (COMM 568), will air during MPT's Chesapeake Bay Week next April. The films focus on net-zero housing and the health of the Potomac River. Professor Sandy Cannon-Brown and her students will introduce the films and answer questions.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, November 7, 2011
Rethinking pesticide-drenched, manicured lawns: TOMORROW at 7 pm in Wechsler
Walking the Talk:
Environmental Filmmaker Takes her Subject Seriously
On Tuesday, November 8 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Catherine
Zimmerman is a filmmaker and sustainable landscape designer based in
the Washington, DC area. She has recently authored Urban & Suburban Meadows: Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces and is putting the finishing touches on a companion video. The book, video, and Catherine’s Meadow Project
are her efforts to help people rethink their pesticide-ridden,
manicured, monoculture lawns and return their land to beautiful, natural
habitats for native plants and wildlife.
Wechsler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Monday, October 10, 2011
"Synthetic Sea, Synthetic Me" - Tuesday, October 11 at AU
American University's Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Anna Cummins: Synthetic Sea, Synthetic Me
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 7:00pm
American University, Mary Graydon Center, Wechsler Theater
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
Our oceans are becoming trashed – with plastic waste. Anna Cummins and her husband Dr. Marcus Eriksen have spent the last five years deeply immersed in the topic, sailing across 25,000 miles of ocean, building an oceangoing raft from 15,000 plastic bottles, and co-founding The 5 Gyres Institute to research plastic at sea. Join Anna to learn about their findings, and to hear her suggestions for how to solve this growing environmental threat. For additional information, please contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 and palmer@american.edu.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
National Geographic Society’s Landmark Series Great Migrations
National Geographic Society’s Landmark Series Great Migrations
Tuesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater (third Floor, Mary Graydon Center)
Producer David Hamlin will show excerpts from the stunning footage he and a team of world-class filmmakers shot over 3 years in 20 countries and talk about the challenges they encountered. Great Migrations is an exploration of the millions of creatures who wage tortuous journeys every year for the sake of themselves, their families, and even their species.
Sponsor: AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Filmmakers for Conservation
Contact: Chris Palmer, 202-885-3408 or palmer@american.edu, or Justine Schmidt, 202-413-4490 or justineschmidt2002@yahoo.com
Web: http://environmentalfilm.org or http://filmmakersforconservation.org
Tuesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater (third Floor, Mary Graydon Center)
Producer David Hamlin will show excerpts from the stunning footage he and a team of world-class filmmakers shot over 3 years in 20 countries and talk about the challenges they encountered. Great Migrations is an exploration of the millions of creatures who wage tortuous journeys every year for the sake of themselves, their families, and even their species.
Sponsor: AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Filmmakers for Conservation
Contact: Chris Palmer, 202-885-3408 or palmer@american.edu, or Justine Schmidt, 202-413-4490 or justineschmidt2002@yahoo.com
Web: http://environmentalfilm.org or http://filmmakersforconservation.org
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Short Film "Potato Heads: Keepers of the Crop"
You are invited to join us!
CLALS Presents a Screening of the short film
Potato Heads: Keepers of the Crop
A film by Larry Engel, Associate Professor,
AU School of Communication
Do you cherish French fries? Eat mashed potatoes with peas? Or are you one who slathers sour cream on baked potatoes? Whether you love, hate or ignore potatoes, come to a screening of a short film all about them. Join us on a journey from the Andes of Peru to the northern plains of Minnesota in pursuit of the culture, science, and history of this marvelous little tuber.
We guarantee that after watching the film, you’ll change the way you look at the potato and, for that matter, everything else on your plate!
When: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Time: 3:30 pm -5:00 pm
Where: Mary Graydon Center Room # 3
Refreshments will be provided
Feel free to visit our website: www.american.edu/clals
For more information please contact Andrea Mesa
at amesa@american.edu or Tel: 202-885-6178
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Upcoming screening of "The Human Spark"
--Thursday, Feb 17, 730pm
Screening of PBS series episode "The Human Spark," directed by SOC Prof. Larry Engel, and awarded the AAAS Science Journalism prize for in-depth TV reporting followed by panel discussion.
Weschler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Hall. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences.
Screening will be followed by discussion of key issues related to media, communication, and the debate over the teaching of evolution with Larry Engel, AU film professor and Human Spark director; Eugenie Scott, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education, and Jay Labov, Senior Advisor for Education and Communication at the National Academies. Discussion moderated by AU science communication professor Matthew Nisbet.
Screening of PBS series episode "The Human Spark," directed by SOC Prof. Larry Engel, and awarded the AAAS Science Journalism prize for in-depth TV reporting followed by panel discussion.
Weschler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Hall. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences.
Screening will be followed by discussion of key issues related to media, communication, and the debate over the teaching of evolution with Larry Engel, AU film professor and Human Spark director; Eugenie Scott, Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education, and Jay Labov, Senior Advisor for Education and Communication at the National Academies. Discussion moderated by AU science communication professor Matthew Nisbet.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Animal Planet Lecture by Jason Robey and Dawn Sinsel
Animal Planet Lecture by Jason Robey and Dawn Sinsel
Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater
Dawn Sinsel and Jason Robey from Animal Planet will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Blood Dolphins television series and Web site. Senior executive producer Dawn Sinsel will discuss the production process, including the unique challenges that Blood Dolphins presented, and senior interactive producer Jason Robey will explain how the Web site helped to promote, balance, and extend the series online.
Sponsor: Center for Environmental Filmmaking
Contact: Chris Palmer, palmer@american.edu
Monday, January 18, 2010
Environmental Film Series at AU
AU's Center for Environmental Filmmaking
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Spring Film Series
Spring 2010
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
(Metro: Tenleytown/AU, shuttle bus service to AU)
The March 22-25 events are part of the Environmental Film Festival in the
Nation's Capital (www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No Reservation Required
For more information, please contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine
Schmidt at
202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org
Tuesday, February 9 at 7 pm
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (Disneynature, 2008)
Film screening followed by Q&A with director Matthew Aeberhard
One lake, a million birds, an incredible story. See Disneynature's first
commissioned film about the fascinating life cycle of flamingos in a remote
area of Tanzania. Director Matt Aeberhard shot the film over a period of 13
months and will tell us the back story.
Tuesday, February 16 at 7 pm
End of the Line
Film Screening
"End of the Line," the first major feature documentary film revealing the
impact of overfishing on our oceans, had its world premiere at the Sundance
Film Festival. Filmed over two years and across the world - from the Straits
of Gibraltar to the coasts of Senegal and Alaska to the Tokyo fish market -
"End of the Line" is a wake-up call to the world.
Tuesday, February 23 at 7 pm
Thinking Big: USAID's Global Conservation Program
Andy Tobiason and Andrea Bloom
Biodiversity conservation activities protect species and habitats while
helping the U.S. Agency for International Development achieve its
development goals around the world. A new film produced by VideoTakes, Inc.
in collaboration with USAID and six conservation partners highlights
approaches and results from one of the Agency's most successful and
influential programs. Q & A about the program and the production process
will follow the film.
Tuesday, March 16 at 7 pm
Bottled Water: A Big Business with Big Problems
Chris O'Brien, Director of Sustainability, American University; and Paul
Wapner, Associate Professor, American University
View the documentary Tapped and get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottled
water industry and its vast array of negative consequences, from production
of the plastic bottles to the enormous trash piles in the ocean where many
end up. Chris O'Brien and Paul Wapner discuss issues raised in the film and
AU's efforts to decrease bottled water use on campus.
Monday, March 22 at 7 pm
"Lunch" and "Potato Heads": Two Washington, D.C. Premieres (cosponsored by
Earth Day Network)
Kathleen Rogers, Avis Richards, and Larry Engel
"Lunch," directed by Avis Richards, is a short documentary produced by Earth
Day Network which takes a close look at the nation's school food. "Potato
Heads," directed by Larry Engel, explores the origins and future of the
ubiquitous potato and takes a hard look at the importance of biodiversity
and food security. Followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.
Tuesday, March 23 at 7 pm
Preceded by a reception with drinks and food at 6 pm
Shooting in the Wild: An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal
Kingdom
An Evening with Chris Palmer. Introduced by Caroline Gabel, Board Chair,
Environmental Film Festival
Using clips from his award-winning films on bears, wolves, whales and
dolphins, Chris Palmer offers a preview of his insights into the wildlife
film business from his upcoming book,
Sierra Club Books. Chris will also announce the winners of the Eco-Comedy
Video Competition and show select clips.
Wednesday, March 24 at 7 pm
Student Environmental Short Film Festival, plus Panel Discussion
(co-sponsored by REI)
Hosted by Professors Chris Palmer and Sandy Cannon-Brown
Panel: Laura Waters Hinson, Lauren DeAngelis, and Joe Bohannon
A selection of short student films from seven different educational
institutions will be shown, including the winners of National Geographic's
Preserve Our Planet student film competition. This will be followed by a
panel discussion with three Student Academy Award winners: Laura Waters
Hinson (2008 gold winner for As We Forgive) and Lauren DeAngelis and Joe
Bohannon (2009 bronze winners for A Place to Land). The panelists produced
their films as graduate students at American University.
Thursday, March 25 at 7 pm
"Solar Energy for Life" and "Bon Appetit Monsieur Soleil": Two Washington,
D.C. Premieres (cosponsored by Solar Household Energy, Inc. and Solar
Cooking International)
Louise Meyer, Founder and Board Member of Solar Household Energy, and Pat
McArdle, Board Member of Solar Household Energy and Solar Cookers
International
"Solar Energy for Life" is a short film showing how solar oven construction
and use is changing local cooking practices and reducing the use of charcoal
and firewood in Madagascar. "Bon Appetit Monsieur Soleil" shows how solar
cookers introduced by a network of NGOs in Burkina Faso protect the forest
cover that remains in this small West African country. Followed by a
discussion with the citizen activists Louise Meyer and Pat McArdle.
Tuesday, March 30 at 7 pm
EcoViews: Life on the Bay World Premiere
AU Filmmakers and Professor Sandy Cannon-Brown
This HD production for Maryland Public Television was produced, shot and
edited by SOC students. It will air on MPT and other PBS stations during
Chesapeake Bay Week in April. The students will present their film, describe
how it was made, and answer questions.
Tuesday, April 6 at 7 pm
Classroom in the Wild in Florida
Chris Palmer, Danny Ledonne and students
Meet the students who camped in the wilds of Florida for a week over spring
break and worked together to complete film projects while living along the
Suwannee River. Students will lead a presentation that will include showing
the two films they made, photos they took, and the lessons they learned
during Classroom in the Wild.
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Spring Film Series
Spring 2010
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
(Metro: Tenleytown/AU, shuttle bus service to AU)
The March 22-25 events are part of the Environmental Film Festival in the
Nation's Capital (www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No Reservation Required
For more information, please contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine
Schmidt at
202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org
Tuesday, February 9 at 7 pm
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (Disneynature, 2008)
Film screening followed by Q&A with director Matthew Aeberhard
One lake, a million birds, an incredible story. See Disneynature's first
commissioned film about the fascinating life cycle of flamingos in a remote
area of Tanzania. Director Matt Aeberhard shot the film over a period of 13
months and will tell us the back story.
Tuesday, February 16 at 7 pm
End of the Line
Film Screening
"End of the Line," the first major feature documentary film revealing the
impact of overfishing on our oceans, had its world premiere at the Sundance
Film Festival. Filmed over two years and across the world - from the Straits
of Gibraltar to the coasts of Senegal and Alaska to the Tokyo fish market -
"End of the Line" is a wake-up call to the world.
Tuesday, February 23 at 7 pm
Thinking Big: USAID's Global Conservation Program
Andy Tobiason and Andrea Bloom
Biodiversity conservation activities protect species and habitats while
helping the U.S. Agency for International Development achieve its
development goals around the world. A new film produced by VideoTakes, Inc.
in collaboration with USAID and six conservation partners highlights
approaches and results from one of the Agency's most successful and
influential programs. Q & A about the program and the production process
will follow the film.
Tuesday, March 16 at 7 pm
Bottled Water: A Big Business with Big Problems
Chris O'Brien, Director of Sustainability, American University; and Paul
Wapner, Associate Professor, American University
View the documentary Tapped and get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottled
water industry and its vast array of negative consequences, from production
of the plastic bottles to the enormous trash piles in the ocean where many
end up. Chris O'Brien and Paul Wapner discuss issues raised in the film and
AU's efforts to decrease bottled water use on campus.
Monday, March 22 at 7 pm
"Lunch" and "Potato Heads": Two Washington, D.C. Premieres (cosponsored by
Earth Day Network)
Kathleen Rogers, Avis Richards, and Larry Engel
"Lunch," directed by Avis Richards, is a short documentary produced by Earth
Day Network which takes a close look at the nation's school food. "Potato
Heads," directed by Larry Engel, explores the origins and future of the
ubiquitous potato and takes a hard look at the importance of biodiversity
and food security. Followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.
Tuesday, March 23 at 7 pm
Preceded by a reception with drinks and food at 6 pm
Shooting in the Wild: An Insider's Account of Making Movies in the Animal
Kingdom
An Evening with Chris Palmer. Introduced by Caroline Gabel, Board Chair,
Environmental Film Festival
Using clips from his award-winning films on bears, wolves, whales and
dolphins, Chris Palmer offers a preview of his insights into the wildlife
film business from his upcoming book,
Sierra Club Books. Chris will also announce the winners of the Eco-Comedy
Video Competition and show select clips.
Wednesday, March 24 at 7 pm
Student Environmental Short Film Festival, plus Panel Discussion
(co-sponsored by REI)
Hosted by Professors Chris Palmer and Sandy Cannon-Brown
Panel: Laura Waters Hinson, Lauren DeAngelis, and Joe Bohannon
A selection of short student films from seven different educational
institutions will be shown, including the winners of National Geographic's
Preserve Our Planet student film competition. This will be followed by a
panel discussion with three Student Academy Award winners: Laura Waters
Hinson (2008 gold winner for As We Forgive) and Lauren DeAngelis and Joe
Bohannon (2009 bronze winners for A Place to Land). The panelists produced
their films as graduate students at American University.
Thursday, March 25 at 7 pm
"Solar Energy for Life" and "Bon Appetit Monsieur Soleil": Two Washington,
D.C. Premieres (cosponsored by Solar Household Energy, Inc. and Solar
Cooking International)
Louise Meyer, Founder and Board Member of Solar Household Energy, and Pat
McArdle, Board Member of Solar Household Energy and Solar Cookers
International
"Solar Energy for Life" is a short film showing how solar oven construction
and use is changing local cooking practices and reducing the use of charcoal
and firewood in Madagascar. "Bon Appetit Monsieur Soleil" shows how solar
cookers introduced by a network of NGOs in Burkina Faso protect the forest
cover that remains in this small West African country. Followed by a
discussion with the citizen activists Louise Meyer and Pat McArdle.
Tuesday, March 30 at 7 pm
EcoViews: Life on the Bay World Premiere
AU Filmmakers and Professor Sandy Cannon-Brown
This HD production for Maryland Public Television was produced, shot and
edited by SOC students. It will air on MPT and other PBS stations during
Chesapeake Bay Week in April. The students will present their film, describe
how it was made, and answer questions.
Tuesday, April 6 at 7 pm
Classroom in the Wild in Florida
Chris Palmer, Danny Ledonne and students
Meet the students who camped in the wilds of Florida for a week over spring
break and worked together to complete film projects while living along the
Suwannee River. Students will lead a presentation that will include showing
the two films they made, photos they took, and the lessons they learned
during Classroom in the Wild.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Film screenings and discussion: Galapagos course and others
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
By Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, Sarah Menke-Fish and Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No Reservation Required
By Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, Sarah Menke-Fish and Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
No Reservation Required
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Premiere of "The Price of Sugar"
Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 p.m., Ward 2
This documentary examines labor trafficking and the human costs associated with the Dominican sugar industry. After the film, three panelists will comment and take questions on the global problem of trafficking.
Sponsor: School of Public Affairs
Contact: Sharon Melzer, melzer@american.edu
Web: http://american.edu/spa/Calendar/?id=2079918
This documentary examines labor trafficking and the human costs associated with the Dominican sugar industry. After the film, three panelists will comment and take questions on the global problem of trafficking.
Sponsor: School of Public Affairs
Contact: Sharon Melzer, melzer@american.edu
Web: http://american.edu/spa/Calendar/?id=2079918
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Green on the Screen: Sustainable Environments
Green on the Screen: Sustainable Environments
Thursday, October 22, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., AU Library, Media Services Classroom
Diversity, interdependence, and the ability to adapt are keys to sustainable systems in the natural world. This understanding is applied to design of the built environment. Case studies cover agriculture, transportation, buildings, lifestyles and work.
Sponsor: AU Library Green Team, Center for Environmental Filmmaking
Contact: Chris Lewis, clewis@american.edu
Thursday, October 22, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., AU Library, Media Services Classroom
Diversity, interdependence, and the ability to adapt are keys to sustainable systems in the natural world. This understanding is applied to design of the built environment. Case studies cover agriculture, transportation, buildings, lifestyles and work.
Sponsor: AU Library Green Team, Center for Environmental Filmmaking
Contact: Chris Lewis, clewis@american.edu
Monday, October 5, 2009
Environmental Films in the Library - "Green on the Screen"
Oct 8 Birdsong and Coffee
What is the connection between coffee farmers, birds and ourselves? Why are 25 million coffee farmers impoverished while we spend more for
our coffee? Why are North American songbirds becoming harder and harder to find? What is the difference between Free Trade and Fair Trade? This film explores the answers to these questions and many more. We hear from experts and students, from coffee lovers and bird lovers. But most importantly, we hear from the coffee farmers themselves and learn how their lives and ours are inextricably joined in ways that we need to understand. 56 min.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Media Services Classroom - located on the Lower Level of Bender Library
The Green on the Screen video series is open to all and visitors are welcome to bring lunch. The series is coordinated by the Library Green Team with support from the Center for Environmental Filmmaking.
Future Green on the Screen events are listed here: http://www.library.american.edu/about/events/index.html
What is the connection between coffee farmers, birds and ourselves? Why are 25 million coffee farmers impoverished while we spend more for
our coffee? Why are North American songbirds becoming harder and harder to find? What is the difference between Free Trade and Fair Trade? This film explores the answers to these questions and many more. We hear from experts and students, from coffee lovers and bird lovers. But most importantly, we hear from the coffee farmers themselves and learn how their lives and ours are inextricably joined in ways that we need to understand. 56 min.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Media Services Classroom - located on the Lower Level of Bender Library
The Green on the Screen video series is open to all and visitors are welcome to bring lunch. The series is coordinated by the Library Green Team with support from the Center for Environmental Filmmaking.
Future Green on the Screen events are listed here: http://www.library.american.edu/about/events/index.html
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Environmental Film Series at AU
AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Fall Film Series
Fall 2009
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information, contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine Schmidtat 202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org
Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm
Insights into the National Geographic Society
John Francis, Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration
John Francis talks about his role as scientist, filmmaker and conservationist, and the inspiration of global citizens through the National Geographic Society.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm
Animal Planet Takes on New Challenges
Jason Carey, Vice President for Production
Jason Carey discusses the continued transformation of Animal Planet and the challenge of finding and producing blockbuster series in the Animal genre.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm
The Smithsonian Network’s Mission and Programs
David Royle, Executive Vice President for Programming and Production
David Royle describes the launch and growth of Smithsonian Channel, shows clips from some of its award-winning programs, and discusses programming strategy.
Tuesday, November 3 at 7 pm
Ocean for Life: A Cross-Cultural Experience in our National Marine Sanctuaries
Jonathan Shannon from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the five SOC filmmakers (Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison) who worked on this program last summer as film mentors.
Jonathan Shannon, Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison describe the amazing experiences they had last summer working with both Middle Eastern and Western high school students. They’ll show the Film Projects the students created.
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Their Film and New Media Program
Michelle Williams, NASA Film Producer
Michelle Williams, an AU alum, and her NASA colleagues show clips from their many productions, and discuss their exciting work at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, and Sarah Menke-Fish, together with Surviving Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment.
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Fall Film Series
Fall 2009
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information, contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine Schmidtat 202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org
Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm
Insights into the National Geographic Society
John Francis, Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration
John Francis talks about his role as scientist, filmmaker and conservationist, and the inspiration of global citizens through the National Geographic Society.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm
Animal Planet Takes on New Challenges
Jason Carey, Vice President for Production
Jason Carey discusses the continued transformation of Animal Planet and the challenge of finding and producing blockbuster series in the Animal genre.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm
The Smithsonian Network’s Mission and Programs
David Royle, Executive Vice President for Programming and Production
David Royle describes the launch and growth of Smithsonian Channel, shows clips from some of its award-winning programs, and discusses programming strategy.
Tuesday, November 3 at 7 pm
Ocean for Life: A Cross-Cultural Experience in our National Marine Sanctuaries
Jonathan Shannon from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the five SOC filmmakers (Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison) who worked on this program last summer as film mentors.
Jonathan Shannon, Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison describe the amazing experiences they had last summer working with both Middle Eastern and Western high school students. They’ll show the Film Projects the students created.
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Their Film and New Media Program
Michelle Williams, NASA Film Producer
Michelle Williams, an AU alum, and her NASA colleagues show clips from their many productions, and discuss their exciting work at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, and Sarah Menke-Fish, together with Surviving Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Classroom in the Wild: April 14, 2009
CLASSROOM IN THE WILD IN FLORIDA
With Prof. Chris Palmer and Students
On Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Learn how 14 students survived the wilds of Florida for a week over spring break. Chris Palmer and his students will lead a presentation that will include videos and photos.
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions and Parking: http://www.american.edu/maps/
REFRESHMENTS!
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
NO RESERVATION NEEDED
With Prof. Chris Palmer and Students
On Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
Learn how 14 students survived the wilds of Florida for a week over spring break. Chris Palmer and his students will lead a presentation that will include videos and photos.
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions and Parking: http://www.american.edu/maps/
REFRESHMENTS!
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
NO RESERVATION NEEDED
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ecoviews: March 31, 2009
ECOVIEWS: RECLAIMING THE BAY
A documentary by SOC Students for Maryland Public Television
With Prof. Sandy Cannon-Brown and the Production Team
On Tuesday, March 31 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
This professional HD production for MPT was produced, shot and edited by SOC students in Prof. Sandy Cannon-Brown’s Environmental and Wildlife Production class. See the film and learn how it was made.
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions and Parking: http://www.american.edu/maps/
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
NO RESERVATION NEEDED
A documentary by SOC Students for Maryland Public Television
With Prof. Sandy Cannon-Brown and the Production Team
On Tuesday, March 31 at 7 pm in the Wechsler Theater
This professional HD production for MPT was produced, shot and edited by SOC students in Prof. Sandy Cannon-Brown’s Environmental and Wildlife Production class. See the film and learn how it was made.
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions and Parking: http://www.american.edu/maps/
FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
NO RESERVATION NEEDED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Climate Change and Water Film Festival: April 3, 2009
You are all invited to the Climate Change and Water Film Festival, hosted by American University's Anthropology Department.
This exciting and unique event will include the following:
Films: Thirst, Black Diamond and Weather Report
Workshops: Water activism, Charter of Human Responsibilities and Climate Justice
Delicious, local refreshments will be provided.
The event will be held on Friday, April 3rd, from 12:30pm-8:00pm in Anderson Conference Room in Anderson Hall, American University campus.
As this event is being hosted by our department, it would be wonderful if we could have a strong showing throughout the day.
Please find more information about the event below, as well as the event flier attached to this email.
For more information about the local festival, contact Julie Maldonado at jk6582a@student.american.edu.
American University is located at 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016. For directions to the university and conference site, please visit http://american.edu/maps/ and look for the Letts-Anderson Building.
Hope to see many of you on April 3rd!
Sincerely,
Julie Maldonado
PhD Student, Department of Anthropology
American University, Washington D.C.
jk6582a@student.american.edu
CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER FILM FESTIVAL TO VISIT EIGHT US CAMPUSES
The Climate Change and Water Film Festival, a project of the Charter of Human Responsibilities and Global Citizens for Sustainable Development, will visit eight university and college campuses in the US in spring 2009. The festival will visit American University on Friday, April 3, 2009. It will be held in the Anderson Conference Room from 12:30-8:00 p.m. Films to be shown include Thirst, Weather Report, and Black Diamond and workshops concerning water activism, climate justice, and the Charter of Human Responsibilities will be held.
The film festival aims to increase awareness and action regarding local and global issues around water.
The Charter of Human Responsibilities, an international project promoting action on our individual and collective responsibilities to one another and the planet, is partnering with Global Citizens for Sustainable Development to bring the film festival to the US. Global Citizens for Sustainable Development organized the first water film festival in India as a complement to activities of the World Youth Water Alliance.
Nina Gregg, US Coordinator of CHR and Anugraha John, founder and Executive Director of GCSD will visit each campus hosting the festival. Gregg will lead a workshop on the Charter of Human Responsibilities and John will make a presentation on water issues and activism in Asia.
In addition to sponsorship from the Charter of Human Responsibilities and Global Citizens for Sustainable Development, the festival is supported through the generosity of the Charles Leopold Mayer Foundation, Television Trust for the Environment, and the China-India Forum. Additional films have been donated by Sam Bozzo and Appalshop. Local sponsors include American University’s Department of Anthropology and the Graduate Student Council.
For more information, please contact Nina Gregg at charter.US@alliance21.org
For information about the local festival, contact Julie Maldonado at jk6582a@student.american.edu.
American University is located at 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016. For directions to the university and conference site, please visit http://american.edu/maps/ and look for the Letts-Anderson Building.
Charter of Human Responsibilities is an international project with an ambitious and hopeful objective: mobilizing people to exercise our individual and collective responsibilities to one another and the planet. The CHR invites us to redefine responsibility in our communities, organizations and workplaces at a time when our interdependence has become both inevitable and necessary. CHR provides both a pre-text and a text. The pre-text asserts a universal principle of responsibility and encourages reflection on the meanings of individual and collective responsibility. The text challenges us to be intentional and reflective in our practices and actions. www.charter-human-responsibilities.com
Global Citizens for Sustainable Development is a not-for-profit organization based in Bangalore, India. GCSD works towards creating a society of "Global Citizens," a well-informed and committed group of young people with a clear vision about intercultural understanding in a world where local and global issues are intertwined and the notion of "Think Global, Act Local" is promoted through its various activities. www.globalcitizens.org.in
Television Trust for the Environment (TVE) works with partners globally to make and distribute films that inspire change. We create relevant and compelling content on environment and development for audiences worldwide. Our television productions reach 274 million homes in 170 countries and millions more viewers through the internet and our partners. www.tve.org
China-India Forum is a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and action working towards a responsible, plural and harmonious society in the interest of both the countries and all its citizens working and living globally. www.chinaindiaforum.org.in
This exciting and unique event will include the following:
Films: Thirst, Black Diamond and Weather Report
Workshops: Water activism, Charter of Human Responsibilities and Climate Justice
Delicious, local refreshments will be provided.
The event will be held on Friday, April 3rd, from 12:30pm-8:00pm in Anderson Conference Room in Anderson Hall, American University campus.
As this event is being hosted by our department, it would be wonderful if we could have a strong showing throughout the day.
Please find more information about the event below, as well as the event flier attached to this email.
For more information about the local festival, contact Julie Maldonado at jk6582a@student.american.edu.
American University is located at 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016. For directions to the university and conference site, please visit http://american.edu/maps/ and look for the Letts-Anderson Building.
Hope to see many of you on April 3rd!
Sincerely,
Julie Maldonado
PhD Student, Department of Anthropology
American University, Washington D.C.
jk6582a@student.american.edu
CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER FILM FESTIVAL TO VISIT EIGHT US CAMPUSES
The Climate Change and Water Film Festival, a project of the Charter of Human Responsibilities and Global Citizens for Sustainable Development, will visit eight university and college campuses in the US in spring 2009. The festival will visit American University on Friday, April 3, 2009. It will be held in the Anderson Conference Room from 12:30-8:00 p.m. Films to be shown include Thirst, Weather Report, and Black Diamond and workshops concerning water activism, climate justice, and the Charter of Human Responsibilities will be held.
The film festival aims to increase awareness and action regarding local and global issues around water.
The Charter of Human Responsibilities, an international project promoting action on our individual and collective responsibilities to one another and the planet, is partnering with Global Citizens for Sustainable Development to bring the film festival to the US. Global Citizens for Sustainable Development organized the first water film festival in India as a complement to activities of the World Youth Water Alliance.
Nina Gregg, US Coordinator of CHR and Anugraha John, founder and Executive Director of GCSD will visit each campus hosting the festival. Gregg will lead a workshop on the Charter of Human Responsibilities and John will make a presentation on water issues and activism in Asia.
In addition to sponsorship from the Charter of Human Responsibilities and Global Citizens for Sustainable Development, the festival is supported through the generosity of the Charles Leopold Mayer Foundation, Television Trust for the Environment, and the China-India Forum. Additional films have been donated by Sam Bozzo and Appalshop. Local sponsors include American University’s Department of Anthropology and the Graduate Student Council.
For more information, please contact Nina Gregg at charter.US@alliance21.org
For information about the local festival, contact Julie Maldonado at jk6582a@student.american.edu.
American University is located at 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20016. For directions to the university and conference site, please visit http://american.edu/maps/ and look for the Letts-Anderson Building.
Charter of Human Responsibilities is an international project with an ambitious and hopeful objective: mobilizing people to exercise our individual and collective responsibilities to one another and the planet. The CHR invites us to redefine responsibility in our communities, organizations and workplaces at a time when our interdependence has become both inevitable and necessary. CHR provides both a pre-text and a text. The pre-text asserts a universal principle of responsibility and encourages reflection on the meanings of individual and collective responsibility. The text challenges us to be intentional and reflective in our practices and actions. www.charter-human-responsibilities.com
Global Citizens for Sustainable Development is a not-for-profit organization based in Bangalore, India. GCSD works towards creating a society of "Global Citizens," a well-informed and committed group of young people with a clear vision about intercultural understanding in a world where local and global issues are intertwined and the notion of "Think Global, Act Local" is promoted through its various activities. www.globalcitizens.org.in
Television Trust for the Environment (TVE) works with partners globally to make and distribute films that inspire change. We create relevant and compelling content on environment and development for audiences worldwide. Our television productions reach 274 million homes in 170 countries and millions more viewers through the internet and our partners. www.tve.org
China-India Forum is a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and action working towards a responsible, plural and harmonious society in the interest of both the countries and all its citizens working and living globally. www.chinaindiaforum.org.in
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