Upon the culmination of the discussions, audience members will have a comprehensive idea on why a film should be made about a cause and how to develop a strategic plan for taking it into the market place. Melina McKinnon, producer of FilmMatters and CEO of M3 Films LLC comments: “An important element of all film festivals is to provide opportunities to educate an audience, in order to develop a better understanding of the role of film in today’s world and panel discussions are a prime opportunity to have this educational experience. Now especially is the time as people are consistently looking for meaning in their projects as they become more and more socially conscious. We are delighted to be included in this prestigious Film Festival and thank Artistic Director James Faust for working with us to bring in non profit leaders, educators, philanthropists and filmmakers from around the world. We are so fortunate to have an incredible group of panelists to impart their knowledge with our audience. I encourage anyone interested in making a difference to take time out of their busy lives and learn how to communicate their cause with the world.”
The DALLAS International Film Festival, started in 2006, is one of the fastest growing film festivals in the world. Named by Movie Maker Magazine as one of the “25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” the Festival has gained the reputation as the Filmmaker’s Festival for its stellar hospitality and dedication to the art. In just four years, The Dallas Film Society has featured the finest in U.S. and international cinema in its festival and year round programming. Their mission is:
- To CELEBRATE films and their impact on society
- To HONOR filmmakers and recognize their achievements and contribution in enhancing the creative community
- To provide EDUCATIONAL programs to students to develop better understanding of the role of film in today’s world
- To PROMOTE the City of Dallas and its commitment to the art of filmmaking
Environmental Visions Filmmaker Award
Awarded to a film in the Environmental Visions Competition, as selected by the competitions jury. This competition highlights films and filmmakers that best communicate the importance of environmental conservation through the art of film. This years films for consideration include:
Deep Green, Into The Cold (Sebastian Copeland) THE NEW FRONTIER: Sustainable Ranching in the American West and shorts THE KRILL IS GONE, TREES and SIMON SAYS "LETS STOP CLIMATE CHANGE".
