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BY THE CLIMATE ACTION FILM FESTIVAL MARCH 2-12 2021
WELCOME TO THE SECOND ANNUAL
CLIMATE ACTION FILM FESTIVAL
Every day around the world, people are taking action to address climate
change and its effects. And filmmakers are documenting their work.
CAFF brings you these stories to witness and celebrate, and to inspire
you to take further climate action.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope you enjoy the show! In this
program, you’ll find more info about the schedule for each night of
programming, about our benefit partners, and ways you can take
action. Join in the conversation on social media: share a photo, ask
a question, and tag us with the hashtag #CAFF2021!
@Climate_Film and @SunCommon
@ClimateActionFF
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PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 2
WEEK 1 TUESDAY, MARCH 2
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE #1 + DIRECTOR Q&A
» Matagi Mālohi: Strong Winds
7:00–8:30 PM
Directed by Forest Woodward, Canyon Woodward, & Aidan Haley; Tuvalu & USA; 3 min.
The Pacific Climate Warriors shift the narrative to uplift each other and reveal themselves not
as victims of the climate crisis but as the leaders, healers, nurturers, and artists they are.
Want to get involved? Check out world.350.org/pacificwarriors
» Yongoyvuqatsi
Directed by Luisa Charles and Lucio Martus; UK; 3 min.
Shot on a single reel of Super 8mm film, this tone poem examines the hypocrisies
undermining our efforts to address the climate crisis.
» Invasion: The Unist’ot’en’s Fight for Sovereignty
Directed by Michael Toledano, Sam Vinal, Produced & Edited by Frank López; Canada; 18 min.
When a determined group of Indigenous Canadians fight to stop 13 pipelines from crossing
their land, the government answers with an armed police raid.
Want to get involved? Visit unistoten.camp
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PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 3
WEEK 1 TUESDAY, MARCH 2
» Future Grandma
(CONTINUED)
Directed by Robin Summons; Australia; 4 min.
A witty and dedicated grandmother puts her body on the line and risks arrest to raise
awareness about the climate emergency.
Want to get involved in Extinction Rebellion? Check out rebellion.global
» Monbiot: Arresting the Truth
Directed by Alexander Lockwood; UK; 19 min.
A British activist and journalist uses his skillset to draw attention to the climate crisis and
encourages viewers to contribute to the movement in the best ways they can.
Want more George? Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/georgemonbiot
» Panel Discussion featuring:
Frank Lopez, Producer & Editor of “Invasion”
Jennifer Wickham, representative of the Gidimt’en clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation
Panel Host: Patrick McCormack, CAFF Creative Director
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PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 4
WEEK 1
THURSDAY, MARCH 4 7:00–8:00 PM
BEYOND THE FILMS: A SHORT FILM & DISCUSSION BASED
ON ART & STORYTELLING IN THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
We rewatch “Matagi Mālohi” and are joined by activists along with multidisciplinary artists
to discuss the role of art in the climate movement. Plus we’ll hear a special message from
Bill McKibben about the importance of art and organizing in the face of this crisis.
» Panel Discussion Featuring:
Melissa Auf der Maur, musician, photographer, founder/director of Basilica Hudson
Edward Morris, Co-director the Canary Lab, Toolshed, Professor
Michael Asbill, Artist, Professor
Geovaira “Geo” Hernández, Climate Justice Organizer, NY Renews
Panel Host: Susannah Bradley, SunCommon
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PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 5
WEEK 1 FRIDAY, MARCH 5 7:00–8:30 PM
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE #2 + DIRECTOR Q&A
» Our House is on Fire
Directed by Andrew Bruntel; USA; 1 min.
While going about their morning routine, a family acts as if everything is normal despite
fires burning throughout their house.
Support Fridays for Future: fridaysforfuture.org
» Imagine for 1 Minute
Directed by Tom Mustill & Alex Kiehl; UK; 1 min.
A one-minute meditation imagining a better future.
» Rise
Directed by Jess Feast; New Zealand; 17 min.
An exceptional and diverse group of young people dive deep into their own motivations,
fears, and hopes as they prepare for a nationwide protest.
Support the New Zealand Youth Climate Movement: schoolstrike4climate.nz
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PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 6
WEEK 1 FRIDAY, MARCH 5
» Shepherd’s Song
(CONTINUED)
Directed by Abby Fuller; USA; 18 min.
A young farmer embarks on a new path with her nomadic flock of sheep,
restoring ecosystems and preventing wildfires along the way.
Learn more at cuyamalamb.com
» Oil & Water
Directed by Anjali Nayar; Kenya & Canada; 14 min.
Facing imminent takeover of their ancestral lands, women in Northern Kenya organize
to stand up against an oil giant despite resistance from men in their community.
To learn more, visit FriendsOfLakeTurkana.org
» Panel Discussion Featuring:
Tom Mustill & Alex Kiehl, directors of “Imagine for 1 Minute”
Anjali Nayar, director of “Oil & Water”
Panel Host: Patrick McCormack, CAFF Creative Director
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ABOUT OUR BENEFIT PARTNERS 350Vermont organizes, educates, and supports people in Vermont to work together for climate justice – resisting fossil fuels, building momentum for alternatives, and transforming our communities toward justice and resilience. NY Renews is a coalition of over 200 environmental, justice, faith, labor, and community groups, and the force behind the nation’s most progressive climate law. They fight for good jobs and climate justice, and they’re not finished yet! Learn more at 350vermont.org Learn more at nyrenews.org
PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 8
WEEK 2
TUESDAY, MARCH 9 7:00–8:00 PM
BEYOND THE FILMS: A SHORT FILM & DISCUSSION BASED ON
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND CHANGING CLIMATE
We rewatch “Shepherd’s Song” and are joined by filmmaker Abigail Fuller and local shepherds to
learn the importance of grazing and regenerative agriculture in addressing our climate crisis.
» Panel Discussion Featuring:
Abigail Fuller, Director of “Shepherd’s Song”
Matt Rales, Cattle Farmer, Owner APD Farm
Kimberly Hagen, Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Grazing Expert
Amber Reed, Solar Shepherd, Vermont, USA
Panel Host: Susannah Bradley, SunCommon
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CLIMATEACTIONFILMFESTIVAL.COMPROGRAMMING SCHEDULE 9
WEEK 2
THURSDAY, MARCH 11 7:00–8:00 PM
BEYOND THE FILMS: A SHORT FILM & DISCUSSION BASED
ON CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IN THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
We’re joined by BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Alexander Lockwood to watch and discuss his film
“Monbiot: Arresting the Truth” and the role of civil disobedience as an important action for many in
the climate movement.
» Panel Discussion Featuring:
Alexander Lockwood, Director of “Monbiot: Arresting the Truth”
Sonia Silbert, Training Director, 350VT
Panel Host: Jake Elliott, SunCommon
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WEEK 2
FRIDAY, MARCH 12 7:00–9:00 PM
FEATURE FILM FINALE: NECESSITY
Directed by Jan Haaken; USA; 60 min
After the film, join director Jan Haaken as well as activists and lawyers from the film to discuss the
necessity defense, as well as the current resistance taking place at the Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.
Learn more and donate to StopLine3.org
» Panel Discussion Featuring:
Jan Haaken, Director of “Necessity”
Lauren Regan, Executive Director, Civil Liberties Defense Center
Jay O’Hara, Climate Disobedience Center
Panel Host: Jake Elliott, SunCommon
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CLIMATEACTIONFILMFESTIVAL.COMTHANKS TO
OUR SPONSORS
CLIMATE CHAMPION SPONSOR
CLIMATE ACTIVIST SPONSOR
CLIMATE ACTION PARTNERSThe Climate Action Film Festival is brought to you by SunCommon, a Certified B
Corporation providing a market solution to climate change through affordable home and
commercial solar in Vermont and New York’s Hudson Valley. SunCommon has long relied
on the power of storytelling to inspire and to bring more people into the solar movement.
But the environmental crisis we’re facing demands more than transitioning our grid to
renewables: it requires diverse solutions and collective action on an unprecedented scale.
To that end, SunCommon created CAFF to bring together communities and inspire further
action. Addressing the climate crisis is a monumental task, but taking action is
easier knowing that not one of us is doing it alone, and that our collective actions
can add up to real solutions.
One action you can take right now is to consider how your home or business can
reduce its carbon footprint. Get in touch with SunCommon to learn more: write to
solar@suncommon.com or call (802) 882-8170 (VT) or (845) 516-7014 (NY).
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