AWARD WINNER: Eric Moe Award for Best Short on Sustainability Includes a pre-recorded filmmaker Q&amp;A with Jesse Roesler (Director), James Edward Mills (Producer), and Shelton Johnson (Community Engagement Specialist, Yosemite National Park), moderated by Gregory McGruder (Director, Global Special Events at the National Geographic Society). About the Award: Established for the 2014 Festival by Julia and Richard Moe in memory of their son, the Eric Moe Award honors his strong interest in film and his commitment to sustainability by recognizing a short for its focus on balancing the needs of humans and nature.

An Introduction by Alexandra Moe

Sister of Eric Moe talks a little about her brother and the award that was named after him.

Featured subject Emily Ford introduces Breaking Trail

An Introduction by Emily Ford

Featured subject Emily Ford introduces Breaking Trail

Emily Ford sets out with Diggins, a borrowed Alaskan Husky sled dog, to become the first woman and person of color to thru-hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in winter. As the 69-day journey through subzero temperatures tests her physical and mental endurance, Emily and her canine protector develop an unbreakable bond as they embrace the unexpected kindness of strangers and discover they’ve become figureheads in the movement to make the outdoors more accessible for everyone. What begins as an extraordinary physical and mental challenge also becomes a spiritual adventure. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/c02e7f05d2a6c75f9573088886dec09e.png" width="349" style="display: block; margin: auto;">

Breaking Trail

Emily Ford sets out with Diggins, a borrowed Alaskan Husky sled dog, to become the first woman and person of color to thru-hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in winter.

Jesse Roesler (Director, Breaking Trail) Jesse Roesler is an Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker whose work has moved millions via The Travel Channel, Food Network and The New York Times. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/roesler-jesse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. James Edward Mills (Producer, Breaking Trail) is a freelance journalist and National Geographic Explorer who specializes in telling stories about outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving, and practices of sustainable living. <a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/mills-james/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. Shelton Johnson is a Yosemite Park Ranger and a featured subject of Breaking Trail.&nbsp;<a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/johnson-shelton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>. Gregory McGruder (Moderator) is the director of Global Special Events at the National Geographic Society where he produces programs highlighting the work of National Geographic’s Explorers for the organization’s Advancement team.&nbsp;<a href="https://dceff.org/filmmaker/mcgruder-greg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full bio here</a>.

Breaking Trail: Filmmaker Q&A

Featuring Jesse Roesler (Director), James Edward Mills (Producer), and Shelton Johnson (Featured Subject)

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The 30th Anniversary Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital will be all-virtual March 17-27. Featuring dozens of screenings and discussions -- many FREE and available to audiences around the globe! Opens with Sundance Favorite FIRE OF LOVE and an interview with Dr. Jane Goodall.

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