Litterball 1 minute
A short film that illustrates the power of vision. If we all wore rose colored glasses, our positive outlook could change the world. Solutions are as easy as changing perspective. (US, 2008, 1min) www.upproductions.com
Gorilla/Greenhouse: Garbage Patch 8 minutes
Follow four kids and a green gorilla as they overcome a demented plot b Dr. Morlon Hufflebot to create an island of plastic bags in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. (US, 2008, 8min) www.sustainlane.com
Once Upon a Tide 9 minutes
A spell has been cast causing people to forget about the ocean and its importance to our lives. But with a young girl, we embark on a fantastic journey, where orcas swim through corn fields, scientists talk in rhyme, and the power of dreams helps her, and the audience, discover how the ocean touches all parts of our Earth and nurtures our existence. Best of Show, Santa Barbara Ocean FF. www.healthyocean.org (US, 2007, 9:15min)
Gimme a Hug 14 minutes
At the top of the food chain, sharks have been feared and dramatized in the media for years. Yet, this amazing animal can display one of the most mysterious phenomena in the animal world ... showing a totally different behavior then most people would expect. www.protect-the-sharks.org (Netherlands, 2008, 14min)
Chickens of the Sea 7 minutes
Papiroflexia 3 minutes
Spanish for “origami”, Papiroflexia, is the animated tale of Fred, a skillful paper folder who could shape the world with his hands. Multiple awards. (US, 2007, 2:30min) www.pixelnitrate.com
Zoologic 4 minutes
A fussy zookeeper goes about his daily routine, but he must contend with a very uncooperative little penguin. Student Academy Award (US, 2007, 4:27min)
ADULT FILMS - Showing at 7:00
National Sacrifice Zone 19 minutes
Colorado has been the setting for many energy experiments and explorations, including the long and tumultuous study of America’s secret oil resource, oil shale. The film looks at both past and future attempts to “unlock” this resources 3 trillion barrel potential while posing a question, is the development of domestic fossil fuels a step backwards? (US, 2007, 19min) www.nationalsacrificezone.com
Hardrock Mining- Rethink Reform 6 minutes
As human-powered outdoor recreation enthusiasts, we all need metal, from climbing carabiners and bike frames to trekking poles and ski edges. However, there remains a problem: 19th century values and policy are guiding 21st century high-tech mining technology.www.outdooralliance.net (US, 2008, 6:25min)
I Love Trash 7 minutes
Two rules: nothing purchased for three months; and living off of only the things, clothing, and food found in the trash. Their dumpster diving experiment reveals much about our society. (US, 2008, 7:30min) www.createspace.com/255290
Sand Dancer 5 minutes
Peter Donnelly lives at the beach in Brighton, New Zealand. Hundreds of people are drawn from all over the world to watch him create vast arts works. He does not use any plotting tools or visual aids. Beautiful as his art is, it cannot last ... like a Buddhist mandala, his masterpieces vanish in an instant, as soon as the tide starts to wash them away. Best Doc, Foursite FF(NZ, 2006, 10:56min) www.forcefivefilms.co.uk
I met the Walrus 5 minutes
In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry Levitan, armed with a reel-to-reel tape deck, snuck into John Lennon's hotel room in Toronto and convinced John to do an interview. Using the original interview recording as the soundtrack, director Josh Raskin has woven a visual narrative romancing Lennon’s every word in a cascading flood of multi-pronged animation. (Canada, 2007, 5:15min) ww.imetthewalrus.com
Last Descent 35 minutes
Join a group of world class whitewater kayakers to some of the worlds most amazing rivers ... descending them possibly for the last time. The Marsyangdi River of Nepal, the Brahmaputra River in India and the White Nile River in Uganda are all threatened or are in the process of being destroyed by large scale hydroelectric projects. The film closes in California with the Tuolumne River and the growing movement to restore Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park. (US, 2009, 50min) www.thelastdescent.com, www.internationalriver.org
Roadless 2 minutes
Backcountry areas that remain road-free provide a host of ecosystem services, such as clean drinking water and a refuge for many imperiled species. They also contain extremely high value recreational opportunities. Now, more than ever, these wild, backcountry areas need the help of those who enjoy them most-outdoor recreation enthusiasts. (US, 2008, 2:22min) www.outdooralliance.net, www.hilride.com
Litterball 1 minute
A short film that illustrates the power of vision. If we all wore rose colored glasses, our positive outlook could change the world. Solutions are as easy as changing perspective. (US, 2008, 1min) www.upproductions.com
