Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Last night my wife, photographer Tamera Talbert, and I made a night of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival which was sponsored by Columbia Green Fair, Half-Moon Outfitters, Conservation Voters of South Carolina, and Sustainable Midlands.

For the price of a $10 ticket we thoroughly enjoyed an evening of films along with excellent eats and drink provided by LowCo BBQ and 116 State.

The night included seven films which were hand picked by event sponsors and each hit the mark. 

I was particularly impressed with these three films.

1% OF THE STORY
[one percent] of the story from 1% for the Planet on Vimeo.

BETTER BONES AND GARDENS
Better Bones and Gardens Trailer from Natalie Edler on Vimeo.

THE STORY OF BOTTLED WATER

The Story of Bottled Water with Annie Leonard from kompozit on Vimeo.

Over the course of the night I was made more aware of local conservation organizations with energized approaches which look to greatly impact for the positive our rivers, green spaces, and the foods we eat.        

This was the first such event in Columbia and I would expect next year's film festival to draw a larger crowd.  It was a great night out and it left us with a lot to consider.

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