11 - 16 October, 2011

Prepare yourself for amusing, informative, whimsical and philosophical takes on the most important environmental issues facing our communities. Drawing from the very best new environmental films from all over the world – with over 10 different countries represented in the selection – the festival covers issues as diverse as light pollution, our increasing disconnection from nature, what to do with nuclear waste, and the sometimes-blurry line between environmental activism and eco-terrorism. In addition to the regular program, EFFM 2011 includes a mums-and-bubs session, a free session for school groups, and a tour around regional Victoria to ensure the films reach the largest possible cross-section of the population.

Where: Kino Cinemas, Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic.
When: 11 October, 2011.
Cost: Adult $18; Concession $14.
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8 - 19 June, 2011

The Sydney Film Festival (SFF) will take over the city’s silver screens with feature films, documentaries, short films and animations. Now in its 58th year, SFF is one of the world’s longest running film festivals. Green Screen will showcase controversial, inspiring and beguiling films with an 'eco' angle, testing the disputed borders between what’s fact and what’s fiction. Don't miss the below Green Screen films at the SFF, tackling the issues impacting on our environment with fresh and often surprising perspectives. Click here for more info on the SFF Green Screen films.