1st Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival-May 4th, 5th & 6th
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Join Volcan Mountain Foundation as we host the 1st Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival On-Tour, May 4, 5 and 6, 2012!
We will be showing a collection of films from the 10th Annual Wild & Scenic film festival held in Nevada City, CA every January. The films speak to environmental concerns and celebrate nature and activists who have made a difference in our planet. “Films featured at Wild & Scenic give people a sense of place,” says Tour Manger, Lori Van Laanen. “In our busy lives, it’s easy to get disconnected from our role in the global ecosystem. When we realize that the change we need in this world begins with us, we can start making a difference. Come watch and see!”
The festival is a natural extension of VMF’s Mission Statement which is: to strive with intention to conserve and acquire land and practice respectful stewardship through education, public outreach, and resource management to preserve Volcan Mountain in its natural state for future generations.
Working with conservancy partners, such as Anza-Borrego Foundation, California State Parks, Anza-Borrego & Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks, San Diego River Park Foundation and others, VMF strives for acquisition of land for preservation from willing sellers; Outdoor Education & Public Outreach to inform SD County residents and visitors about ecology and Volcan’s importance; respectful stewardship of the land by developing and modeling sustainable management practices and methods, including: management of non-native species; reintroduction of long-lost native species; restoring and reforestation of burned & disturbed habitat research and monitoring of post-fire plant and animal reestablishment
In addition to listening to the filmmakers discuss their films when they are shown, there will be opportunities to meet with them at the festival kick-off party on Friday, May 4, 7:00 p.m. at Wynola Farms Marketplace and again on Saturday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Festival Party at Town Hall.
Films will be shown on Saturday, May 4 in three 1-l/2 hour sessions in three venues (Julian Town Hall, Julian Elementary School & Julian Jr. High). The same programs will repeat in the same locations on Sunday, May 5, allowing weekend film goers to take guided hikes on Volcan Mountain, attend workshops on a variety of subjects and enjoy all that Julian has to offer!
ADVANCE TICKET SALE PRICES: One day festival pass (films only) $12.00; Three-day festival pass including films on Saturday and Sunday, both Friday and Saturday evening events, workshops and guided hikes $35.00.
DAY OF TICKET SALE PRICES: One-day festival pass (films only) $15.00; Three-day festival pass including films Saturday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday evening events, workshops and guided hikes $40.00; Friday night party (without festival pass) $7.00; Saturday night party (without festival pass) $10.00.
For tickets, volunteer opportunities or more information please call 760-239-6651.