Full programme below (click on film titles to view trailers)

Hertford Theatre

Saturday 19th November 11am - 5pm  Free

 Enjoy free films, workshops, and you can also help choose the winner of an eco-art display by pupils from Sele School...

Programme: (Click on film titles to view trailer)

11.00 Of Forests and Men  (7 mins)

Following the success of his stunning film “Home”, Yann Arthus-Bertrand celebrates the International Year of Forests with a visual feast that gives us an opportunity to rediscover, the beauty and importance of these essential ecosystems. Produced by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

See: http://www.un.org/en/events/iyof2011/

11.15 The Coral Gardener (10 mins)

The colourful tale of Austin Bowden-Kerby, a coral gardener, who has brought together his love of gardening, and passion for the underwater world, to do something very special that just might save the coral reefs of Fiji. Produced by Elizabeth White, BBC Natural History Unit.

See: http://www.coralsforconservation.com

11.30 Garbage Angel (5 minutes)

Down on the waste dump, discarded items are taking on a life of their own. Witness garbage as you’ve never seen it before and enjoy its depiction of our society. Produced by Élène Dallaire. Directed by Pierre M. Trudeau.

See: http://www.pierremtrudeau.com/

11.40 Plastic Planet (95 minutes)

We live in the Age of Plastic. It’s cheap, practical and everywhere – even in our blood. But is it a danger to us? This feisty, award-winning documentary takes us on a personal journey of discovery to reveal the far-flung reaches of our plastic problem. It sheds new light on the perils of plastic to our environment and exposes the truth of how plastic affects our bodies and the health of future generations. A film by Werner Boote. 2009.

"Every bit as unshakable as An Inconvenient Truth." (Time Out)

See: http://www.plastic-planet.at/

13.30 Lost and Found(25 mins)

A magical tale of loneliness and friendship based on the award-winning book by Oliver Jeffers. One day, a boy finds a penguin on his doorstep and decides to take it home.......even if that means rowing all the way to the South Pole!. Winner of a BAFTA award for Best Children's Animation and over 59 other International awards to date. Directed by Philip Hunt. Narrated by Jim Broadbent. From Studio aka. Age 5+

“Beautiful and poignant” “Nothing short of stunning” (The Times)

14.10 Mr Popper’s Penguins (95 mins)

A family film suitable for children of 8 and over, based on an award-winning children's book, this charming Jim Carrey comedy shows we can't ignore nature. The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional life starts to unravel. Soon he bonds with them and realises there are more important things in life than work. Stars Jim Carrey. Rating: PG. 2011

15.45 Address by Cllr Suzanne Rutland-Barsby – Chairman of East Herts Council and ward councillor for Hertford Castle Ward - and  award of prizes and display of children’s animations made during the day

16.15 You've Been Trumped (95 mins) Showing sponsored by Green Energy UK

A David and Goliath tale for the 21^st Century: it follows a group of proud Scottish homeowners who take on billionaire Donald Trump. Trump has bought hundreds of acres of pristine Scottish coastline and aims to cover one of Europe’s most environmentally sensitive stretches with golf courses. Funny, inspiring and heartbreaking in turns, You’ve Been Trumped is an entertaining, stranger-than-truth tale and an environmental parable for our times. Directed by Anthony Baxter. Produced by Richard Phinney. Rating: Age 12+

"A runaway success" (The Times) "An explosive documentary" (The Daily Mail)

See: http://www.youvebeentrumped.com ;

18.00 Festival closes

During the day there will also be free family-friendly workshops including an animation studio and a display of environmental art work by pupils from Sele School where you help judge the winner... 

The event is organised by East Herts Greener Communities: East Herts Council, Transition Hertford, Mudlarks and 3 Villages Eco Group.


 Ecofilmfest@transitionhertford.org.uk