Green Drinks is a monthly, informal meeting between people in the environmental field and environmentalist that takes place throughout the globe. McHenry County’s Green Drinks is held on the first Wednesday of every month at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Every month features a new speaker on a topic related to environmentalism. Join us!
This months event will be ZOOM ONLY.
“Celebrating 30 Years of the Environmental Film Festival”
Speaker: Brad Forder, DCEFF Director of Programming
The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of environmentally themed films since 1993.
Each March in Washington, D.C., we host the largest environmental film festival in the world, presenting 100+ films to audiences of more than 20,000. Collaborating with over 110 partners, including museums, embassies, universities, and theaters, the Festival is one of the leading annual cultural events in Washington, D.C., winning the 2017 DC Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Creative Industries.
DCEFF is a member of the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative.
MISSION
To advance understanding and stewardship of the environment through the power of film.
VISION
A global culture of respect and care for the environment inspired and sustained by the moving image.
https://dceff.org/
SPEAKER:
Brad Forder, DCEFF Director of Programming
Director of Programming Brad Forder is responsible for overall programming for DCEFF, which he joined in 2013. He has worked as the director of photography for various documentary projects, including Painted City, which explores the history and significance of the murals of Washington, D.C., as well as preservation issues they face. He has also served as a videographer for local production companies and universities, as well as at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Brad regularly represents DCEFF in the industry and serves as a panelist or award jury member at other film festivals, including the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Heartland International Film Festival, and American Conservation Film Festival. He holds a B.A. in Asian Studies from Furman University and an M.A. in International Journalism from Cardiff University.
There will be sneak peeks of upcoming Festival films!
When: Mar 2, 2022 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdeiprjoiHd38k7_UddCY4_x_N2GqeczJ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Special Discount for Environmental Defenders to Attend The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital Online!
Purchase your tickets to the festival using this link:
bit.ly/3o13cgP
Use the code GDCEFF30 for a special Green Drinks 25% off. They’re also in the Early Bird period, now through Feb. 16, which already offers 20% off. So, the two discounts together get $20 off the $50 pass.
Green Drinks McHenry County is co-sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen. Visit The Environmental Defenders at www.mcdef.org and Duke’s at www.thedukeabides.com.
