By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Dec 9: A fervent push to catalyse transformative climate action through the emotive power of cinema was made at the Shillong edition of the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT Eff) which concluded successfully at the State Convention Centre here on Saturday.
The film festival screened four films that were curated by the ALT Eff team, keeping in mind the geology of Meghalaya. The films screened were Kohora River, which was followed by an interactive session with the director, Epil Kongar.
All Day and All of the Night, Path of The Panther, and Finding Solo were screened.
ALT Eff, committed to increasing environmental awareness on a large scale through cinema, adopts a decentralised model, hosting 50 screenings simultaneously in 22 states of India, Ireland, Beirut, and Germany over 10 festival days.
The festival prioritises accessibility, breaking down barriers to impactful cinema, and reaching areas where such films and conversations might not be readily available.
Aside from film screenings, the event featured engaging conversations with a diverse audience, including government representatives, NGOs, students, journalists, and filmmakers, discussing environmental and conservation issues.
The films covered topics ranging from water and waste management to the destruction of wildlife habitats, with a particular focus on Panther and Hillock Gibbons conservation.
The Shillong edition, held at the Meghalaya Community Led Landscape Management Project (MCLLMP) venue, in partnership with Sauramandala Foundation, attracted participants from various sectors, fostering a collaborative effort towards environmental consciousness and conservation.
