Water Crisis Takes the Spotlight at The 2007 Intelligent Use of Water Film Festival

Water Crisis Takes the Spotlight at The 2007 Intelligent Use of Water Film Festival

Impassioned Filmmakers Showcase Their Talent At The Environmentally Focused

Film Event Hosted By The Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Saturday, October 13, 6:30 PM
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

WHAT: As a record setting drought continues in Southern California,
The Intelligent Use of Water Film Festival is giving filmmakers
from around the world an unprecedented opportunity to use film
as a medium to bring about a greater awareness of the need for
water conservation. Six finalists and their short films will vie
for cash prizes totaling $9,000 during the screening event that
benefits the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden plant
conservation programs. This year's Intelligent Use of Water
Film Festival finalists are:

-- A Drop of Life -- filmmaker: Shalini Kantayya -- Brooklyn,
NY
-- Poop at the Zoo -- filmmaker: Chris Popenoe -- New York, NY
-- Would you Like Water with That? -- Filmmaker: Abigail
Cole-Belnap -- Henefer, UT
-- Carpa Diem -- filmmaker: Sergio Cannella -- Palermo, Italy
-- Adventures of I Heart H2O Man! -- Filmmaker: Ethan Van
Duzer -- Boulder, CO
-- The Water Road -- filmmaker: Mark E. Petersen -- Denver, CO

The panel of judges for the competition includes experts from
the American Cinema Foundation, the American Film Institute, the
University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and
the University of Arizona's Rogers College of Law.

WHEN: Saturday, October 13, 6:30 PM

WHERE: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91007

WHY: As a record setting drought continues in Southern California
while it dips into its reserve water supply and in the wake of
mandatory restrictions and possibly higher rates, the issue of
water conservation is a pressing issue for local business and
residents alike.

Come and enjoy an outdoor reception complete with beverages and
hors d'oeuvres. The evening will also include dessert and a
roundtable discussion with filmmakers.

CONTACT: Landon Cowan
310-595-5623 or lcowan@ppmgcorp.com

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Source: The 2007 Intelligent Use of Water Film Festival

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