EMA Green Seal for Students Spotlight: Abraham Abotel
The Green Film School Alliance continues to grow. Last year, over 20 projects earned the EMA Green Seal for Students. Like our EMA Green Seal for Productions, student films that achieve a minimum of sustainable production goals as identified in the GFSA's Production Environmental Actions Checklist (PEACHy) receive a Green Seal.
2023 continues to see students interested in mitigating the environmental impact of their films, a vital skill to develop before entering the industry. Today, we showcase CSULB student Abraham Abotel, who recently received our Green Seal for his student film, "Good Boy".
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EMA Green Streaming Guide: 5 Animated Environmentally Educational Movies to Stream this September
September, to me, has always represented back-to-school time! As the fall season arrives, it's a perfect time to cozy up and enjoy some thought-provoking entertainment that raises awareness about our environment.
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EMA Green Seal for Students Spotlight: Shannon S. Simpson
The Green Film School Alliance continues to grow. Last year, over 20 projects earned the EMA Green Seal for Students. Like our EMA Green Seal for Productions, student films that achieve a minimum of sustainable production goals as identified in the GFSA's Production Environmental Actions Checklist (PEACHy) receive a Green Seal.
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5 Tips to Help Save Native Honeybees
World Honeybee Day is celebrated every third Saturday in August. This holiday celebrates the importance of bees and their beauty. Bees play a crucial role in our world, and this holiday celebrates their importance.
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EMA Green Streaming Guide: 5 Nature Docuseries to Stream this August
During the summer months, we find ourselves immersed in nature's glory, and as August draws to a close, let us take advantage of National Park Month; let us watch nature documentaries that will leave us breathless, inspired, and forever grateful for our world's unyielding beauty.
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How Saving Sharks can Help Save Ourselves: An Interview with EMA Board Member Eli Roth
As an organization that believes the media can change minds for the better, it's not always the case. While 1975's "Jaws" remains a classic American movie, it instilled a deep-seated fear of sharks into millions of movie-goers. While sharks are apex predators, they aren't the supervillain to humans that many movies make them out to be.
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Using Media to Promote Climate Education: An Interview with EMA Activist Board Member Isaias Hernandez (Queer Brown Vegan)
One of the most prominent climate social media figures is EMA Activist Board Member Isaias Hernandez or the Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is an experienced young climate activist who broadcasts their work on social media and has made considerable contributions to the global environmental movement. We spoke with Isaias to learn more about the significance of social media in climate advocacy.
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Solving the Plastic Pollution Crisis with EMA Activist Board Member Meg Haywood Sullivan
According to Reuters, "Around the world, almost 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute." While producers are responsible for plastic pollution, personal actions also matter! We spoke with our newest EMA Activist Board Member, Meg Haywood Sullivan, about plastic pollution and how people can combat the crisis!
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Four Things I Learned at the 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit
The summer season is officially here! While many are heading to the beach, traveling, or hitting the gym for the perfect sun-kissed selfie, others use this time to bring attention to climate change. Moreover, the wildfires and excessive heat remind us that climate change isn't going anywhere for the summer!
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How Streaming Can Help Conservation Efforts: An Interview with Newyonder’s Jon Cleave
We all spend countless hours streaming on our favorite platforms (check out our latest EMA Green Streaming Guide). To many, it's a time to unwind and distract us from life's many uncertainties. But what if that time spent streaming could make a difference? Enter Newyonder, a streaming service for environmental documentaries that supports the projects you learn about.
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Five Documentaries about Ocean Conservation to Stream Now
World Ocean Awareness Month ended in June. Still, it is never too late to recognize its significance –- EMA has compiled a list of five powerful documentaries related to ocean conservation.
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EMA's Green Streaming Guide for July
This July, we invite you to dive into a cinematic experience beyond entertainment – a journey into sustainably produced films.
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Making the Great Outdoors For Everyone With EMA Activist Board Member Pattie Gonia
As environmentalists, we all share a common affection for the great outdoors. Unfortunately, what most consider nature (i.e., national parks and recreation areas), hasn't felt accessible or welcoming to all communities. Enter Pattie Gonia!
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Isabela Santana on How Indigenous Representation Can Transform Climate Narratives
Isabela was a panelist at our 2023 EMA Impact Summit, participating in the discussion How Can Indigenous Cinema Transform Our Climate Imagination?
We are delighted she sat down with us to share her insights on the power indigenous stories can have in the mission for a sustainable future.
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Regenerative Practices for Planet and Society: What Healthy Soil Can Teach Us about Being Better Stewards
As the world grapples with the increasing threats posed by climate change, we focus on a promising solution: regenerative agriculture. We spoke with Evan Harrison, Chief Executive Officer at Kiss the Ground.
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EMA’s Green Streaming Guide for June 2023
As we dive into the summer season, EMA has curated a list of environmentally conscious streaming options that will entertain you and inspire and educate you.
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Telling Climate Stories with Eshan Vishwakarma of Outspoken Narrative
If you're familiar with our work at EMA, then you know our core belief is that storytelling is essential in saving our planet.
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From Eco-Anxiety to Eco-Wellness: Navigating Mental Health in a Changing Climate
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we must recognize how environmental challenges can profoundly affect our emotional well-being. Climate change isn't just a danger to our physical world; it has a significant impact on our mental and psychological states, creating waves of turmoil and casting unrest in our minds and hearts.
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EMA’s Green Streaming Guide for May 2023
May is a charming month when the beauty of Spring is in full bloom, and we find ourselves spending more time outdoors, immersed in nature.
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Sam Bentley Wants to Share Your Good Environmental News
Social media has become a staple of communicating, sharing news, and learning, and for changemakers such as Sam Bentley, social media has become a tool to promote hope.
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