Environmental Film Festival goes green in the District

The 16^th annual Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, March 11 through 22, will present 115 documentary, feature, animated, archival, experimental and children’s films selected to provide fresh perspectives on environmental issues across the globe. The 2008 Festival features cinematic work from 30 countries and 55 Washington, D.C., United States and World premieres. Over 110 filmmakers and special guests will discuss their work at the Festival.

The Festival’s final day, March 22, coincides with World Water Day, designated by the United Nations to highlight the importance of water issues. The Festival presents a day-long Tribute with films from Mexico, India, Austria, Slovenia and Chile, accompanied by a panel discussion with experts on the need to provide safe water, sanitation and hygiene throughout the world. The film Flow–For Love of Water, fresh from its world premiere at Sundance, will close the day.

Festival films also celebrate earth’s wild and beautiful places, magnificent wildlife and people who are making a difference, from renowned naturalist E.O. Wilson to Kenyan environmental activist Wangari Maathai. We hope to see you at one or more of the Festival’s screenings, 55 of which are Washington, D.C., United States or world premieres, at 46 venues throughout the city. Come to learn, evaluate and contribute to the on-going effort to improve life on our water planet.