About Us
| Reel Earth emerged as a result of collaboration between a handful of like-minded environment-connected and concerned colleagues in 2004. Each sensed the value that might come from giving people an opportunity to see and experience some of the many fine 'Earth Story' movies crafted each year, which seldom, if ever, gain mainstream cinema or TV release. By using these films to connect people with the most important of environmental issues of our time, changes in attitude, opinion and lifestyle choices might be taken up. From that seed has grown a powerful platform for environmental film in Australasia, recognised today by film makers from around the world, and film and environment enthusiasts around New Zealand. Today we are supported by a very capable leadership team, ably assisted by a band of supporters and volunteers, who create a real buzz about the Festival Season's approach. These volunteers and supporters are the very essence of Reel Earth, and it is to them that filmmakers and audiences alike owe a debt of gratitude for the successful shaping and delivery of each Festival Season. Why do we do it? Well for one thing, its truly inspirational to see the latest and best work from around the planet. Beyond that, Reel Earth seeks to recognise and reward the best films, to inspire film makers to create high quality films about the New Zealand and international environment, and to connect audiences with new film. And do all this while maintaining an ecologically sensible organisational practice and festival presentation. We aim to present environmental issues in such a way that they impact significantly on our audiences, leaving them to reflect on and discuss the relevance of these issues for themselves, their society and the future of our planet, Earth. Reel Earth's Festival Seasons leave lasting impressions. |