MEER at the Climate Film Festival

‍Welcome to the official announcement page for MEER's participation in the upcoming Climate Film Festival! We are thrilled to share our latest film with a community passionate about environmental issues and story telling.

Exciting News!

We are excited to announce that MEER's film, Freetown: Cooling a City, has been programmed as part of the built environment/solutions block. It will be screened alongside the second episode of An Optimist's Guide to the Planet on Sunday afternoon.

About the Festival

The Climate Film Festival is a newly established cultural organization in New York City, hosting an annual festival, year-round programming, and educational resources. This year’s festival runs from Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22nd.

Key Festival Details

• Main Venue:

Firehouse Cinema: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film
87 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013

• Festival Dates:

° Friday, September 20: Location and opening film to be announced Saturday,
° September 21 - Sunday, September 22: Full-day programming from 10 am to 10 pm

• Highlights:

° Screenings in two dedicated rooms
° Solutions Hub featuring climate initiatives and educational resources
° Panels and workshops with industry leaders

Film Screening and Q&A Session

We are pleased to announce the screening of Freetown: Cooling a City on Sunday afternoon the 22nd September. Following the screening, we will host a short Q&A session with some people from the MEER community. This interactive session promises to enrich the experience by providing deeper insights into the work being done by MEER on the ground in Africa. We hope that members of the MEER community can join us for this special event, as your presence would greatly enhance the discussion and engagement with the audience.

Important Notice for MEER Members

While we are thrilled about our film's inclusion in the festival, please remember that the festival organizers have the final say on the schedule, which may change until the event dates.

We will keep you updated on any developments regarding our film's screening status. Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for our projects.

Stay Connected

For further updates and information, please stay in touch through the following channels:

• Email: info@meer.org‍

Join us on this exciting journey as we strive to raise awareness about the crucial topics of climate mitigation and urban heat adaptation through the art of film. Climate change poses significant challenges, and addressing these requires innovative solutions and community engagement. Our festival aims to highlight the importance of sunlight reflection technologies and developing strategies to cope with increasing temperatures in urban areas. Through compelling story telling and powerful visuals, our films will explore how cities can become more resilient to climate impacts and foster sustainable living. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the festival, where together, we can inspire action and drive change for a more sustainable future!
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Warm regards,
The MEER Team