Building a Venue for Documentaries

In 2005, just after making Children of the Mountains, we decided to embark on yet another pioneer project: the creation of the country´s first ever Environmental documentary filmfest. By creating a venue, we hoped to encourage filmmakers to turn their cameras toward conservation and cultural issues.

The Moonrise Film Festival was and continues to be a very important project for us. The proliferation of film and media is a quick avenue for environmental education. The first festival attracted over 16 filmmakers and four major sponsors. Last year´s participation doubled, and this year we are glad to say that more films on critical issues are being made thanks to Moonrise.

If you are a filmmaker or know someone with a good story, we invite you to send in your entries for this year´s festival. Download the Moonrise Mechanics for 2008 and the entry form.

This year's filmfest features more films than ever showed from August 13-19. Click here for the film schedule and more information.

Photo: 2006 Moonrise Filmfest poster and tropies.