23rd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Real Action

Expired February 26, 2024 7:59 AM
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9 films in package
Won't Give Up
Pattie Gonia, Yo-Yo Ma, and Quinn Christopherson come together to write an anthem for the climate movement.
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The Quest to Save Parasites
You may have seen a "Save the Whales" t-shirt, but what about "Save the Parasites"?
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HEALY
The sole US icebreaker ship operating in the Arctic brings scientists to the ice cap to study why polar sea ice is melting faster than climate models predict it should be.
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Study Aboard
An inspiring river-clean-up organization invites college students for a new "spring break."
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Burning Injustice
The inspiring intergenerational journey of Latino activists John Mataka and Bianca Lopez as they lead a fight against one of the last trash incinerators in California.
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Bright Toh: Unsung Hero
Cameroonian visual artist Bright Toh uses his art to advocate for wildlife conservation in his country.
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On, In & Under the Sava
Politicians and businessmen want to build 10-12 new dams on Slovenia's deep green Sava River. But the Balkan River Defence team uses unconventional means to ensure that doesn't happen.
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Skyward
Two young birdwatchers, Mya and Arjun, raise awareness of conservation and climate change in their local areas while navigating the challenges of coming of age.
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Suzie (& Jenny)
As the planet reaches an alarming state regarding global warming, a 60-year-old woman decides to take action in an unusual way.
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This session showcases stories of do-gooders worldwide, from activists to scientists to artists. 


Note: The last film in the session is a dark comedy inappropriate for kids. Viewer discretion is advised.

Armed with a raft, snorkels, and flippers, four friends drift down Slovenia’s Sava River with one mission: find the elusive finned-monsters that dwell in the deep to help protect the river from dams.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    00:05:05
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Slovenia
  • Awards
    Paddling Film Festival, Canada - Best Short Film; Waterwalker Film Festival, Canada - Best Short Film
  • Note
    https://balkanriverdefence.org/on-in-under-the-sava/, https://leeway-collective.com/documentary-films/
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  • Director
    Rožle Bregar and Rok Rozman
  • Screenwriter
    Rok Rozman
  • Producer
    Balkan River Defence and Leeway Collective
  • Cinematographer
    Rožle Bregar
  • Editor
    Rožle Bregar
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