Surrey's 5th Annual Environmental Film Festival - May 20 & 21, 2011

5:00-6:15 pm - Fresh(72 min) FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across the country who are re-inventing our food system. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. View trailer: Fresh

7:00-8:30 - The Clean Bin Project(77 min) Tonight’s feature documentary is about a local couple and their quest to answer the question “is it possible to live completely waste free?” Partners Jen and Grant go head to head in a competition to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least landfill garbage in an entire year. The film presents the serious topic of waste reduction with optimism, humour, and inspiration for individual action. View trailer: The Clean Bin Project
Q&A with the stars of the show, Jen and Grant!

2:00-3:00 Dirt! The Movie(40 min) This movie is an insightful and timely film that tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet. You’ll love Digby, the little mascot.View trailer: Dirt!

3:30 to 4:30 Good Food(57 min) Farmers all over the northwest are producing nutritious, wholesome food with passion and tender loving care. This movie celebrates those who are helping us eat well, improve our health and create a more sustainable food system for all. View trailer: Good Food

5:00-6:20 Bag It – Is Your Life Too Plastic? (74 min) In this touching and funny film, an ordinary guy learns how plastic has infiltrated our world and is affecting the environment and even our own bodies. We see what we can do about it today. Right now. View trailer: Bag It

7:00-8:30 Carbon Nation(82 min) Tonight’s compelling and relevant documentary is about climate change SOLUTIONS! Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don't buy it at all, this film illustrates how SOLUTIONS to climate change address other social and economic issues. You'll meet a host of entertaining and endearing characters along the way. View trailer: Carbon Nation