Special Events
- Keynote Speaker
- Film Talks
- High School Film Competition
- Youth Programs
- Art
- Workshops
- Women's Club Bioneers Series
- Juried Film Competition
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Keynote Speaker
Friday, February 29 at 7:30p.m.
Chico Women's Club (592 East 3rd Street)
Matthew Petersen, Global Green USA president, CEO, board member, and Chico alum, and Leila Conners Petersen, co-founder and president of the Tree Media Group and director, writer, and producer on The 11th Hour
Join Matt and Leila as they discuss their involvement with countless sustainability initiatives including the timely film, The 11th Hour.
Film Talks
The Man Who Planted Trees
with discussion led by Randy Larsen,
Thursday, February 28 at 2:00p.m.
BMU 210, CSU, Chico
Immerse yourself in a story about a solitary shepherd who turns a treeless landscape into a thriving forest through his patient planting of seeds over time. View this ageless parable and then discuss the importance of wilderness with Randy Larsen.
Garden Insects
with discussion led by Don Miller, CSU, Chico Department of Biological Sciences
Thursday, February 28 at 3:00p.m.
BMU 210, CSU, Chico
Enjoy the film Garden Insects followed by an informative discussion about bugs with Don Miller from the CSU, Chico Department of Biological Sciences. This unique opportunity will give the audience the chance to view an extraordinary backyard film and then partake in an enlightening conversation about the film's content with one of Chico's finest entomologists.
Out of Balance
with discussion led by Jeff Price, CSU, Chico Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Thursday, February 28 at 4:30p.m.
BMU 210, CSU, Chico
Explore the inner workings of ExxonMobil including their relationship to global climate change, in the film "Out of Balance." Stick around for a discussion about the film with local climate expert, Jeff Price.
Chickens in the City
with discussion led by LaDona Knigge, CSU, Chico Department of Geography and Planning
Friday, February 29 at 1:00p.m.
Ayres 106, CSU, Chico
Live in an urban area? Ever consider owning a chicken? Hear two heartfelt stories of city-folk living a bit of the country life in Chickens in the City. Enjoy a discussion on urban agriculture by LaDona Knigge, one of Chico's experts on the topics of urban gardens and community development.
Weaving Together
with discussion led by Lorraine Dechter, filmmaker
Friday, February 29 at 2:00p.m.
Ayres 106, CSU, Chico
View a story of collaboration and restoration in Weaving Together, a film exploring the relationship between the Forest Service and the Karuk Tribe. Join filmmaker Lorraine Dechter and representatives from KIXE-TV, the Klamath National Forest, and the Karuk Tribe.
AMERICAN MASTERS John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature
with discussion led by Scott Huber, Altacal Audubon Society
Saturday, March 1 at 11:00a.m.
Ayres 120, CSU, Chico
Learn about Audubon's interaction with and on behalf of wildlife and discover a new appreciation for native birds and habitat in our community. Following the film Scott Huber from Altacal Audubon Society will present some of John James Audubon's wildlife sketches.
Crude
with discussion led by Jeff Price, CSU, Chico Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Saturday, March 1 at 7:00p.m.
El Rey Theater
Learn about the evolution of oil in the film Crude and then involve yourself in an engaging conversation on the film's content, the current state of the planet, and global climate change with Jeff Price, faculty member in the CSU, Chico Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences and Nobel Laureate.
High School Film Competition
Sunday March 2 at 11:00
Ayres 120, CSU, Chico
See local high school students compete for the best environmental public service announcement and short film.
Youth Program
Kid's Film and Fun Program
Thursday, February 28 from 9:00a.m. – noon and Friday, February 29 from 9:00a.m. – noon
Selvester's Café (by reservation only)
The Northern California Natural History Museum and the Chico State Student Chapter of the National Science Teachers Association are hosting the interactive event "Animals and their Environment." The workshop includes hands-on activities designed to educate attendees about their relationship to the natural world.
Happy Feet: Dance, Hop, and Jump Your Way to a Smaller Carbon Footprint
Saturday, March 1 from 10:00a.m. to 12:30p.m.
BMU 210, CSU, Chico
This event includes activities designed to educate families on ways to reduce their environment impact and carbon footprint. The Warner Bros. movie, Happy Feet, will be shown followed by dance instruction and a group dance with music by local musicians. Step counters will be distributed as a tool for promoting physical activity and local food will be provided with a discussion of the term, "food miles." Sponsored by the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion and the CSU, Chico Nutrition and Food Sciences Association.
Art
Opening reception
Saturday, March 1 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Urban Roost Gallery – 627 Broadway
Ongoing Viewing
Thursday & Friday, February 28, 29 from noon – 6:00p.m. and Sunday, March 2 from noon – 5:00p.m.
Enjoy art that celebrates the earth! Join a host of local artists at Urban Roost Furniture and Art Gallery to view and discuss conscientious artwork throughout the duration of the Greendance Film Festival.
Workshops
Videomaker Magazine Workshop
Friday, February 29 from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Saturday, March 1 from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Sunday, March 2 from 8:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Chico, CA
Videomaker Magazine holds various three-day workshops throughout the year on basic video production, documentary production, and DVD authoring. This training provides the opportunity to explore all elements of video production. To register for the workshop, or to see other dates offered, please visit: http://events.videomaker.com. At every workshop one lucky participant will win a SONY camcorder!
Nature Sounds Society Audio Workshop
Saturday, March 1 at 12:30p.m.
Ayres 120
Nature Sounds Society, a national audio organization based in California, will host an audio workshop focused on how to capture the various sounds of nature for film. Gain hands-on experience from expert audio technician, Dan Dugan, on the art of nature recording.
Women's Club Bioneers Series
Each Thursday, February 28 through March 20 from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Chico Women's Club – 592 East 3rd Street
The Chico Women's Club presents the Bioneers Video Series starting Thursday, Febrary 28 and continuing each Thursday through March 20 at the Chico Women's Club. The speaker series will be shown from 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. and a $2 donation is suggested. Greendance Film Festival will feature the first speakers series on February 28 on local food revolutions highlighting Judy Wicks, Michael Pollan, and Winona LaDuke.
Additional dates and event descriptions include:
March 6th – Environmental & Social Justice
Van Jones: "Building a Green Economy Can Solve Social Inequality"
Paul Hawken, visionary: "Sustainability as an Infinite Game"
Katie Redford: "Human/Environmental Rights in Age of Globalization"
March 13th – Designing the New Golden Age
Jay Harmon, inventor: "Biomimetic & Eco–Friendly Designs"
Janine Benyus: "New Ideas from Biology that Could Change the World"
Paul Anastas, green chemist: "From Here to Sustainability"
March 20th – Greening Our Urban Landscapes
Majora Carter, inner-city activist: "Greening the Ghetto"
Andy Lipkis, citizen forester: "Sustainable Urban Ecosystems"
Judy Baca, community arts pioneer: "The Power of Public Art"
Juried Film Competition
Several filmmakers from across the globe have submitted their films to the juried portion of the Greendance Film Festival. Our panel of film experts have voted on the films in our first juried film competition! The winners are:
Overall Festival Winner: Crude, Saturday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the El Rey Theater
Green Spirit Award: Kilowatt Ours, Sunday, March 2 at 8:20 p.m. at the El Rey Theater