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DC Chinese Film Festival at the Wilson Center Part 2: Environmental filmmaking in China: Topics, Challenges and Outcomes
The DC Chinese Film Festival at the Wilson Center invites our guests to view some clips from Red Fog and Lost, and join a panel discussion with Chinese filmmakers and field experts: Fan He- Filmmaker/Producer of Red Fog; Judith Shapiro- Professor, Director for the Dual Degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, School of International Service, American University; Martha M. Foster, Founder and President/CEO of Living Earth Television.
When:
September 5, 2014 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Where
During the past three decades, China's rapid economic growth has established the country as a world power, as well as improved the lives of many Chinese citizens. But economic growth has brought with it environmental problems, including air and water pollution, natural resource depletion, degradation of ecosystems, and loss of biodiversity. How are filmmakers responding to these issues? What role can they have in influencing a different course of action? Join Chinese filmmakers and field experts as they discuss their own experiences in environmental filmmaking and share their views on this genre's potential for change.
Phone Number:
202.691.4000
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