Documentary Australia has revealed the first three films which will benefit from its Environmental Accelerator program.
The program will amplify the impact of up to 10 films over the next three years to increase awareness and action on a range of pressing environmental issues.
It will build on the success of the previous Environmental Incubator program, with renewed aims to increase engagement with environmental issues, empower community action, support efforts to protect the planet and provide support to transition with resilience.
The Environmental Accelerator program launches this month with “Greenhouse by Joost” which follows the internationally renowned zero-waste crusader Joost Bakker’s mission to create a self-sustaining home.
The film comes from the award-winning producers of “2040” and “That Sugar Film” and is distributed by Madman Entertainment.
Also in the mix is “The Giants”, a cinematic portrait of environmentalist Bob Brown, and “Delikado” (pictured above), in which three environmental defenders confront murder and betrayal to save an island paradise in the Philippines.
Documentary Australia will co-host Q&A screenings as part of the “Greenhouse By Joost” national launch, featuring guests Bakker, Damon Gameau, Sarah Wilson, Clare Bowditch and others.
Dr. Mitzi Goldman, CEO and co-founder of Documentary Australia, said: “At Documentary Australia, we know the far-reaching change one film can create and how this can transform into tangible environmental outcomes.
“A film like “Cry of the Forests” directly contributed to the end of native forest logging in WA, with “Voices of the River” generating one of the largest responses to a Government inquiry.
“If one film can make such an enormous difference, imagine what a suite of films can do to build that momentum into action across a range of related issues.”
Paul Wiegard, co-founder of Madman Entertainment, said he is delighted to partner with Documentary Australia on the program.
“We’re thrilled to officially partner with Documentary Australia on the Environmental Accelerator with our films “Greenhouse by Joost” and “The Giants”, among others. Joost is a passionate crusader for zero waste, and the self-sufficient home he has created has the potential to move audiences to make significant changes in their own lives,” he said.
“We look forward to creating impact with the expertise and support of Documentary Australia.”
Tickets to the “Greenhouse by Joost” Q&A screenings can be found here.
More information about the Environmental Accelerator can be found here.