Published by Antoinette Siu on 03 Oct 2012

WiserEarth Goes to the Movies

Three separate lives. One shared fate. This isn’t just about sharing the burden, it’s about a global crisis we’re facing. Come out with WiserEarth (or host your own screening) to support the film! Check out the background and trailer below. Elemental tells the story of three individuals united by their deep connection with nature and driven [...]

Published by Gillian Gurish on 29 May 2012

Movie Review: “Last Call At The Oasis”

Last Call at the Oasis

When I arrived at the movie theater to view the documentary Last Call At The Oasis, I was positively dying of thirst. I’m the girl who is never seen without her reusable water bottle, but in my rush to get to the theater on time, I left it at home. So when we sauntered up to the snack counter at the Embacadero Center Cinema, I simply had to buy a bottle of water. Twenty minutes into the movie, I regretted every single bottle of water I’d ever purchased. › Continue reading…

Published by Camilla on 02 May 2012

Nonprofit Film-Making: How Do I Get Started?

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With almost 700 views on YouTube in just 2 weeks, two young videographers are thrilled about the Wiser.org video. They take us behind the scenes of creating the video and share some tips about nonprofit video production. › Continue reading…

Published by Camilla on 06 Dec 2011

When anthropology and film making brings cultural understanding to your village

“I don’t believe in giving people a voice as people already have a voice. I believe in giving them a microphone to tell their story” says Martha M. Foster the founder, President and CEO of Living Earth Television and member of WiserEarth.org. A lifelong documentary curator and anthropologist, Martha’s work focuses on helping people understand each other across cultural borders. › Continue reading…

 

Published by BeckyJain on 24 Oct 2011

Green Film Montage

Moving back to the US after nearly five years in India, I was very much aware that my carbon footprint was about to increase substantially. Every time I visited, I’d gasp in horror at the packaging waste, the lights left on without anyone in the room, the unnecessary car trips taken whimsically. Whether or not I was ready for it, I was returning to the American culture of excess. Thankfully, I have found several inspiring films that help me keep alive the hope that things can change here. Below is a montage of the films I recently seen which examine ways to live more sustainably and sensibly, with my brief take on them.. › Continue reading…

 

Published by Peggy on 22 Apr 2010

WiserEarth turns 3 this Earth Day!

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What are you doing for Earth Day? This year will mark its 40th anniversary! On this day in 1970, over 20 million people gathered to participate in peaceful demonstrations for environmental reform. The date is also special for WiserEarth, which launched on Earth Day 2007. › Continue reading…