welcome to CINEMA VERDE

Welcome to Cinema Verde, our third annual Environmental Film and Arts Festival. Thank you so much for joining us to celebrate nature and learn more about how we can protect the legacy of our planet, not just for ourselves, but for future generations as well. Our goal is to bring everyone together – no matter ethnicity, religion, age or socio-economic status, because those lines don’t divide us from our mutual need for healthy air, soil, water and lives – to forge a sustainable future for all. Please enjoy this opportunity to learn, share and strategize together.

Cinema Verde also provides us the opportunity to showcase our beautiful natural region and diverse talents and also the chance to bring a bit of the outside world into our community. Several outstanding artists, musicians and filmmakers are in attendance this year to discuss their work with us.

Our community provides tremendous support for Cinema Verde and we wish to thank everyone, from those who first shared the vision of this film festival to those willing to invest in our success, including hundreds of volunteers who have dedicated their time to help turn our idea into reality.

There are many exciting developments for Cinema Verde this year. We are pleased to partner with Celebrations Catering to provide a home location at the beautiful Villa East, 301 N. Main St., for our films and events. Those of you who followed us all over town to ten different venues last year will especially appreciate this lovely space! Celebrations will offer delicious food and beverages at our screenings, so you can join us for dinner and a movie every night.

We will open up this year with our VIP Opening Night Reception and Eco Art- Walk, with several artists and directors attending our gallery at Villa East. Our Eco-Fair on Saturday will focus on Celebrating Nature, where we can learn about organizations working to highlight and protect our natural environment, and on Sunday we’ll feature Sustainable Solutions, with tips and products for creating healthier, more efficient businesses, homes and lifestyles.

There will be many interesting conversations and events during the week, including Vintage Verde, a fashion show featuring recycled clothing and accessories from area thrift shops. The week will culminate with our grand finale film, Deep Green, hosted by director Matt Briggs and Solar Impact, Inc., followed by our Awards Ceremony and Wrap Party. Please plan to help us celebrate another fun year of Cinema Verde.

Most of all, let us raise a toast to Alachua County and Gainesville – the Emerald City of Florida!

Cheers,
Trish*

Trish Riley, Cinema Verde Director
Trish@CinemaVerde.org
(352) 327-3560
Publisher: www.GoGreenNation.org

Penny Niemann, Social Media/IT Specialist  
Penny@CinemaVerde.org

Cinema Verde is a Florida not-for-profit corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the IRS: Contributions are tax deductible.Thank you for your support!