Green Screens: An Environmental Film Festival at UCLA
Event Information
Description
THE UCLA SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE CENTER
AND MELNITZ MOVIES PRESENT
GREEN SCREENS:
THE FIRST-EVER ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL AT UCLA
Monday, April 14 - Thursday, April 17 with Guests Scheduled to Appear
Monday, April 14, 7:30pm: Elemental
"Elemental delivers a powerful and unusually intimate portrait of modern environmental activism through the story of three eco-warriors united by their deep connection with nature and commitment to confront some of the most pressing ecological challenges of our time."
Followed by a Q & A with Director Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee
Tuesday, April 15, 7:30pm: Terra Blight
"Terra Blight is a 55-minute documentary exploring America’s consumption of computers and the hazardous waste we create in pursuit of the latest technology."
Followed by a Q & A with Maureen Craine, VP Marketing & Business Development at e-Recycling of California
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30pm: So Right So Smart
"So Right So Smart is an award-winning documentary film that showcases the success and ingenuity of cutting-edge companies that have proved what's good for the environment can also improve profitability."
Guest TBA
Thursday, April 17, 7:30pm: GMO OMG
"GMO OMG follows director and concerned father Jeremy Seifert as he helps us "gain insight into a question that is of growing concern to citizens the world over: what's on your plate?"
Followed by a Q & A with Nisha Vida, Associate Producer/Researcher and UCLA Law student
Join us for Genetically Engineered Crops, a panel discussion at 12:15pm in the Law Building, Room 1347!
Dr. Robert G. Meadow, Lake Research Partners (Gov't Agencies Working Group)
Lisa Lucas Talbot, attorney and former Slow Food Regional Governor
Prof. Michael T. Roberts, Executive Director, Resnick Program for Food Law & Policy.
FAQs
Do I need to print a paper ticket?
No.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
The event is being held on UCLA campus at the James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall.
Public Transport: http://www.transportation.ucla.edu/portal/maps/transitmap/index.htm
Directions and Parking: From Hilgard Ave. enter the east side of campus at Wyton Dr.
Make an immediate right turn onto Charles E. Young Dr. East and signs will direct you to Parking Structure 3.
From the ground level of Structure 3, enter the underpass (or from the street level cross Charles E. Young Dr. North and proceed down steps) and walk straight alongside Melnitz and Macgowan Halls.
Turn left at the plaza and proceed to the courtyard of theaters.
Is there reserved seating?
No, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please come early as tickets are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.
What time is the theater open?
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please feel free to email us at greenscreensucla@gmail.com.