NEVADA CITY, Calif. Dec. 19, 2009 - Wild & Scenic might be the largest environmental film festival in the nation but we have plenty of local filmmakers (new and accomplished) who have their own films in the fest. This year's local filmmaker selections include:
Terra Nyssa's Uma Totodom tells the story of how the local Maidu tribe and the non-native local community are coming together to heal wounds from a long history of devastation. A Sacred Place, Terra's 2008 W&S film returns - it highlights the struggles of the Gwich'in people in Alaska as they try to hold onto their way of life.
Tom & Debra Weistar's, Berryessa which details the campaign underway to create a regional conservation area between San Fran and Sacramento. (They also return with the Young Filmmakers Documentary Project).
Veteran filmmaker Doug Bertran is an accomplished filmmaker who has worked around the globe for Nat Geo. He premieres Orca Killing School, a film that expertly follows orca whale moms and their young.
Ryan Little shares iDrive55, a convincing film that shows how you can save on gas consumption just by easing on the pedal.
Nori Whiseand brings us V for Volunteer a short film with her daughter inviting others to make a difference in their community.
Come to the fest to see the great selection of local films, and get a chance to meet these filmmakers in person as they take your questions and provide insight into the creation of their films.
For a complete listing of this year's films, click here.
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