From One Earth Film Fest:
In accordance with CDC guidelines for congregate settings, a well-fitting mask is required at this event.
Mark your calendars for our 2022 Filmmakers Toast and Festival Launch Party, Friday, March 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. CST. This year there are two ways to join the fun—live at The Plant, at 1400 W. 46th St., in Chicago, or a livestream of the event for folks who prefer to join from home.
Be sure to grab a yummy “Turn-the-Tide”-themed beverage (buzzy or non-buzzy, your choice), because we’re kicking things off with a round of heart-warming toasts from several of this season’s featured filmmakers. Click here for the recipe, specially designed by by Denisse Soto, mixologist and CEO of La Chingona Mik in Chicago.
The Festival Launch Party will feature a riveting filmmakers panel, award-winning short films from our Young Filmmakers Contest, and other special guest appearances. We'll end the evening with pizza and drinks at the adjoining Whiner Beer Company downstairs for our in-person guests, and some continuing online festivities for our virtual attendees. What a fun way to usher in a brand new spring season. Plus, proceeds from this event help us to keep our change-making events free, so that more people can participate in climate action. Join us!
Virtual Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmmakers-toast-festival-launch-party-virtual-tickets-265329717327
In person Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmmakers-toast-festival-launch-party-the-plant-tickets-265140009907
In accordance with CDC guidelines for congregate settings, a well-fitting mask is required at this event.
FILMMAKERS TOAST
Emcee: Vincent Gomez, Director of Community Engagement, Lincoln Park Zoo
Mixologist: Denisse Soto, Mixologist & CEO, La Chingona Miks
11 One Earth Filmmakers, joining from across the country, will make toasts!
LAUNCH PARTY
Host Welcome: John Edel, Founder, Bubbly Dynamics/The Plant
Emcee: Vince Gomez, Director of Community Engagement, Lincoln Park Zoo
Sponsor Remark: Mary Carol Murphy, Major Gifts Officer, WBEZ Chicago Public Radio & Vocalo
Welcome Remark: Angela Tovar, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago
Speaker: Ana Garcia Doyle, Executive Director, One Earth Collective
Speaker: Sue Crothers, Founding Director, One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest
Filmmakers Panel Moderator (pre-recorded): Jenn White, Host of WAMU and NPR’s nationally-syndicated daily talk show, “1A”
Filmmakers Panel Panelist (pre-recorded): Tara Eng, Co-Director, "On the Fenceline"
Filmmakers Panel Panelist (pre-recorded): Robin Frohardt, Artist/Director, "Plastic Bag Store: The Film"
Virtual tour guide: Betsy Backes, One Earth Collective Board Member
Virtual tour interviewee: John Edel, Founder, Bubbly Dynamics/The Plant
Virtual tour interviewee: Brian Taylor, Co-Founder/Brewmaster, Whiner Beer Company