Callout: Planet in Focus 2007 seeking film and video to screen

Planet in Focus announces its 2007 Call for Entries!


Canada's most acclaimed international environmental film and video festival
showcases outstanding and compelling films and videos covering a broad range
of environmental themes by Canadian and international filmmakers. Its
mission is to screen and promote the use of film and video across Canada and
internationally as a catalyst for public awareness, discussion, and
appropriate action on the environmental, ecological and social health of the
planet. Recognizing that the 'environment' is contested terrain, both as a
biophysical entity and as a philosophical frame, Planet in Focus invites
submissions in all genres that critically examine the concept of
'environment' and challenge current human/nature relations. Special
consideration is paid to: works that push the boundaries of the accepted
notions of 'environment', works that present cultural perspectives that are
under-represented in Canada, works that will have their world or Canadian
premiere at Planet in Focus, works that will screen in our children's and
school program.

2007 Spotlight: International Polar Year
This year Planet in Focus will be focusing on works from and about the
Circumpolar Regions of the Arctic and Antarctic as part of the 125th
anniversary of International Polar Year, an initiative that launched
international scientific Polar research and exploration. Special
consideration will be given to works covering the themes of International
Polar Year: atmosphere, ice, land, oceans, people and space. The nations and
regions included are Canada, Denmark/Greenland, the Russian Federation,
Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States, Norway and the Antarctic.


DEADLINE: June 15, 2007
Info: www.planetinfocus.org