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DR Environmental Film Festival and Globo Verde Dominicano Award Bring Dominican Filmmaker to the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
Washington DC, March 26, 2013
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GFDD and the DR Environmental Film Festival collaborate with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
Washington DC, March 24, 2013
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GFDD-inspired Dominican environmental films screened at the DC Environmental Film Festival 2013
Washington DC, March 22, 2013
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Launch the Second Edition of Globo Verde Dominicano Contest
New York, January 31, 2013
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GFDD Launches Exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment" in Santiago
New York, November 13, 2012
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Inauguration of Exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment" at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago
New York, November 2, 2012
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DREFF Hosts Event to Present the Findings of the Fundación Vida Azul 2012 Coastal Clean-up Report
New York, October 18, 2012
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DREFF Will Partner with Fundación Vida Azul to Present Fundación Vida Azul's "2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report"
New York, October 10, 2012
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DREFF Partners with Blue Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Event to Kick Start the Week-Long Series of Events
New York, September 26, 2012
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DR Environmental Film Festival and Globo Verde Dominicano Award Bring Dominican Filmmaker to the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
Washington DC, March 26, 2013
Armando Larrauri, winner of the first Globo Verde Dominicano environmental short film competition, was hosted by GFDD and FUNGLODE during the DC Environmental Film Festival which took place in the Washington, DC metropolitan area from March 12-24. See More
GFDD and the DR Environmental Film Festival collaborate with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
Washington DC, March 24, 2013
The Twenty-first edition of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital came to a close today after two intense weeks, during which more than 190 documentary, narrative, animated, archival, experimental and children's films were screen throughout the Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia region.
GFDD-inspired Dominican environmental films screened at the DC Environmental Film Festival 2013
Washington DC, March 22, 2013
Two Dominican environmental productions were screened in Washington, DC, during the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital, under the program Living Waters, Ocean Life, developed in a collaboration with GFDD/FUNGLODE's Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF).
GFDD and FUNGLODE Launch the Second Edition of Globo Verde Dominicano Contest
New York, January 31, 2013
Following last year's successful Globo Verde Dominicano competition held as part of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, the GFDD and FUNGLODE are launching the second edition of the Short Film and Public Service Announcement Competition.
GFDD Launches Exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment" in Santiago
New York, November 13, 2012
On November 8, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) inaugurated their exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment" at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago. The exhibit presents graphics and scientific information from the Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment, a reference book published by GFDD and FUNGLODE.
Inauguration of Exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment" at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago
New York, November 2, 2012
On Thursday, November 8, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will inaugurate their exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment" at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago.
DREFF Hosts Event to Present the Findings of the Fundación Vida Azul 2012 Coastal Clean-up Report
New York, October 18, 2012
On October 15, the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), partnered with Fundación Vida Azul to present the institute's "2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report" at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo. The outcome document is a statistical assessment of the results of the national coastal clean-up project organized internationally by The Ocean Conservancy.
DREFF Will Partner with Fundación Vida Azul to Present Fundación Vida Azul's "2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report"
New York, September 26, 2012
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, will partner with Fundación Vida Azul to present Fundación Vida Azul's "2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report." The report is a statistical assessment of the results of the national coastal clean-up project organized internationally by The Ocean Conservancy.
DREFF Partners with Blue Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Event to Kick Start the Week-Long Series of Events
New York, September 26, 2012
Members of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) team, represented by Emy Rodriguez, Director of Programming; Margaret Hayward, Panel Coordinator; and Alexandra Tabar, Workshop Manager & Multimedia Coordinator, are presently in Monterey, California working with the Blue Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Event.
DREFF Announces 2012 Audience Award Winners
New York, September 25, 2012
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is pleased to announce this year's Audience Award Winners. Out of DREFF 2012's diverse selection of 24 acclaimed films – 13 featured films, 6 short films, 3 Dominican productions and 2 retrospectives – audience members selected their top picks.
Dominicans Reaffirm their Commitment to Protect Biodiversity during Dominican Chapter of Citizen Dialogue
Santo Domingo, September 18, 2012
On Saturday, September 15, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) successfully concluded the Dominican Chapter of the Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity, during the initiative "World Wide Views on Biodiversity," organized by the Technology Council of Denmark, with support from the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity. Twenty-five countries, including the Dominican Republic, were selected to participate in the global consultation process.
GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Partner with PADF and World Wide Views to Convene Dominican Chapter of Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity
Santo Domingo, September 12, 2012
El sábado 15 de septiembre de 2012, la Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) y la Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) unirán esfuerzos con la Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo (FUPAD) y la World Wide Views para convocar la reunión del capítulo dominicano sobre el evento mundial "Puntos de Vista Globales Sobre la Diversidad Biológica," una iniciativa del Consejo de Tecnología de Dinamarca apoyada por la Convención de las Naciones Unidas sobre Diversidad Biológica.
Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is Huge Success in Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, September 10, 2012
From September 6-8, Puerto Plata and Sosúa were converted, for the first time, into screening headquarters for the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF). The event attracted the participation of a large group of students, residents and prominent authorities from the cities, including Eridania Llibre, the Governor of Puerto Plata, and Ilana Newmann, the Mayor of Sosúa.
The Second Dominican Republic Environmental Festival Concludes with the Message that Protection of the Natural Environment is Beneficial from an Economic Standpoint As Well
Santo Domingo, September 10, 2012
The second edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), came to a close this past Sunday, September 9, with the screening of the film Wild Wealth and the panel presentation “The Economic Value of Nature.”
Dominican Swimmer Marcos Díaz Encourages the Youth of La Caleta to Work Hard to Pursue their Dreams
Santo Domingo, September 9, 2012
“We can achieve everything we desire regardless of what’s taking place around us. What’s important is to be determined,” declared Dominican swimmer, Marcos Díaz, during a motivational talk to young people from the community of La Caleta.
Workshop on Recycling Promotes Creativity and Concern for the Environment
Santo Domingo, September 8, 2012
Recycling artist, Santana demonstrated the extent of her ingenuity when it comes to reusing plastic bags and bottles – an impressive wedding dress and an elegant floor-length gown in various tones of blue, flowers and hair accessories.
Social Networks Provide an Ideal Scenario by which to Raise Awareness about Environmental Issues
Santo Domingo, September 7, 2012
This Friday, September 7, the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) organized the workshop “Social Networks as Generators of Environmental Impact,” which featured presentations by Farah de la Mota, Isaolym Mieses and Lorna Aquino, and a video presentation by Sebastián Bustamante. The workshop took place at the Headquarters of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The Film Wild Wealth Will Conclude the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
Santo Domingo, September 7, 2012
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will come to a close on Sunday, September 9, with the screening of the film Wild Wealth, produced by the Inter-American Development Bank and National Geographic. The screening will take place at the auditorium of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) at 7:00 pm.
Recycling Plays a Leading Role in the Second Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DREFF)
Santo Domingo, September 7, 2012
This Saturday, September 8 at 4:00 pm in the auditórium of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), recycling will be the star of the Second Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DREFF). Later on the same day, the Festival will present the documentaries Discover La Vega: Pride of My Land at 5:00 pm, and Waste Land at 7:00 pm.
Ecological Filmmaking is the Most Powerful Tool by which to Advocate for Environmental Preservation
Santo Domingo, September 6, 2012
The filmmakers all spoke of the importance of incentivizing cinematographic productions, emphasizing that it is the most important tool for reaching large numbers of people and creating awareness of environmental conservation in a global world.
“Plastic is to the Ocean as Cholesterol is to Blood”
Santo Domingo, September 6, 2012
“Plastic is to the ocean as cholesterol is to the blood,” proclaimed environmentalist Doug Woodring, during the workshop “Plastic Vortex: Our Oceans, Plastic and Other Trash.” With these words, the representative of Ocean Recovery Alliance warned of the grave danger that the increase of plastic waste in the oceans signifies for marine life.
Inauguration of Exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment” at Parque Independencia in Santo Domingo during Second Dominican Republic Film Festival (DREFF)
Santo Domingo, September 6, 2012
Today, September 6, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) inaugurated the exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment” at Parque Independencia in Santo Domingo during Second Dominican Republic Film Festival (DREFF).”
Workshops on Ecological Films and Plastic and Panel on Architecture for Life during Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
Santo Domingo, September 6, 2012
Today, September 6, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will offer the workshops: “Ecological Film … Action!” and “Plastic Vortex: Our Oceans, Plastic and Other Trash” and panel presentation: “Architecture for a Good Life.”
Cousteau is the Star of Opening Night during Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
Santo Domingo, September 5, 2012
The legacy of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, researcher and ocean-explorer, was the focal point of the Opening Night of the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), celebrated Wednesday, September 5 in the auditorium of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Baní to Celebrate Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
New York, September 5, 2012
Centro Cultural Perelló in Baní, Dominican Republic will transform into a projection hall from Thursday, September 6, to Saturday, September 8, in celebration of the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE).
Today Marks the Start of the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
New York, September 5, 2012
The Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), starts today, September 5, with the Opening Night Ceremony in the auditorium of FUNGLODE in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at 6:00 pm.
GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Partner with PADF and World Wide Views to Convene Dominican Chapter of Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity to Contribute to COP-11 Meeting in Hyderbad, India
New York, September 5, 2012
On Saturday, September 15, 2012, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will partner with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and World Wide Views to convene the Dominican meeting of the global event, “World Wide Views on Biodiversity.” The purpose of the project is to promote dialogue on the decline of biodiversity and the importance of effective policy among citizens worldwide.
DREFF Panels: Nine Opportunities to Interact with Experts and Learn How We Can Work Towards Achieving a More Sustainable Tomorrow
New York, September 4, 2012
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is only a days away. If you have not already viewed the 2012 Program online, take a look and make sure to benefit from the Festival's wide offering of film screenings, panel discussions and activities, which are all free and open to the public.
DREFF Will Convene Press Conference on August 29 in Puerto Plata
New York, August 27, 2012
On Wednesday, August 29, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in collaboration with Clúster Turistico del Destino Puerto Plata (Tourism Cluster Destination Puerto Plata) will convene a press conference in Puerto Plata at the Gobernación Provincial at 5:00 pm to promote the upcoming Festival to be celebrated September 5-9 in the cities of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, San Francisco de Marcorís, Santiago de los Caballeros, Punta Cana, Baní and Sosua.
DREFF 2012 Film Program Now Online
New York, August 17, 2012
Representatives of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will attend the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Event with the purpose of providing support to our partner institution, liaising with potential new partners, keeping current on new trends and promoting GFDD and FUNGLODE projects, programs and publications.
DREFF 2012 Film Program Now Online
New York, August 15, 2012
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is quickly approaching! We are pleased to announce that the official 2012 Film Program is now available online. Start planning your 2012 DREFF experience today, and make the most of the Festival's ample offering of environmental documentary films, panels, workshops and activities.
DREFF 2012 Opening Night Ceremony Will Premiere My Father, The Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
New York, August 15, 2012
DREFF 2012 is pleased to announce its pick for Opening Night Film, My Father, The Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau The film is an intimate portrait of oceanography legend, Jacques Yves-Cousteau, told by his son Jean-Michel. The film, directed by Jean-Michel Cousteau, celebrates the life of the French explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, pioneer and visionary, in commemoration of what would be his 100th birthday.
DREFF Workshop on Community Gardens in Partnership with Banreservas Comes to a Successful Close
New York, August 8, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012, marked the close of the 5 day workshop on Community Gardens implemented by the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in conjunction with Banreservas at Club Banreservas in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
First Meeting for DREFF 2012 Volunteers
New York, August 3, 2012
On Thursday, August 2, the organizers of the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), convened the first meetings for potential volunteers. The second edition of the Festival will be celebrated September 5-9, 2012.
GFDD and FUNGLODE Partner with Voluntariado Banreservas to Launch the Exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment"
New York, August 1, 2012
On Monday, July 30, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), partnered with Voluntariado Banreservas to put on the exhibit "Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment."
DREFF Partners with Dominican Mountaineer Karim Mella to Realize Student Expedition to Pico Duarte
New York, August 1, 2012
Following the success of the first-ever DREFF organized student expedition to Pico Duarte, which took place April 2-5, 2012, professional mountaineer and DREFF contributor Karim Mella and his foundation Fundación “Siempre Más” coordinated a subsequent trip, July 5-8, for thirty five students from the Politécnico Ave María de Villa Mella and the Liceo La Salle de Capotillo public high schools.
Participants in High Level Dialogue: "The Growth of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications" Affirm that Relocation of Families Affected by the Rise of Lake Enriquillo is a Priority
New York, July 30, 2012
On Saturday, July 28, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), partnered with the City College of New York (CCNY) and the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) to organize the high level dialogue “The Rise of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications,” from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.
GFDD Will Organize High Level Dialogue: "The Growth of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications" in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
New York, July 20, 2012
On Saturday, July 28, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will join forces with the City College of New York (CCNY) and the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) to organize the high level dialogue “The Growth of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications.” The program will take place from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo
Join Us in Celebrating the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, September 5-9
New York, July 18, 2012
Mark your calendars! The Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is right around the corner, taking place September 5 – 9, 2012 in the cities of Santo Domingo, San Francisco de Marcorís, Santiago de los Caballeros, Punta Cana, Baní, Puerto Plata and Sosua.
Globo Verde Dominicano is Extending the Period of Submissions until July 30
New York, July 11, 2012
“I haven’t finished! I only have a little left!” These are some of the responses we have received from participants the last few days prior to the close of the First Short Film and Public Service Announcement Competition launched by Globo Verde Dominicano.
GFDD Launches Google Earth Tour of the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Dominican Republic
New York, June 27, 2012
Since 2010, GFDD has been working with the Sylvia Earle Alliance to create content for the “Explore the Ocean” layer of Google Earth, launched by Google in 2009. “Explore the Ocean,” curated by the Sylvia Earle Alliance, collects local stories and locally-based knowledge from people around the globe concerned about the health of the world’s oceans.
Certification Ceremony for Participants of First-Ever Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte
New York, June 21, 2012
Tomorrow on June 22, 2012, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will host a certification ceremony for the students, educators and administrators that participated in the first-ever DREFF expedition to Pico Duarte.
GFDD to Coordinate Panel on Environmental Education Tool, Ocean in Google Earth, at Rio + 20
New York, June 21, 2012
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Ocean in Google Earth and Mission Blue to present the panel: “’Ocean in Google Earth’ as an Environmental Education Tool: The Dominican Perspective,” during the Rio + 20 Conference in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Celebrate the Month of the Environment with the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
New York, June 5, 2012
In celebration of the Month of the Environment, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), is organizing screenings of films that relate to good waste and soil management practices, in various locals throughout the city of Santo Domingo.
DREFF Raises Awareness of the Environmental and Human Health Risks Associated with Solid Waste
New York, June 1, 2012
DREFF's program on solid waste and recycling, held Wednesday, May 30th at FUNGLODE headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, spurred much interest among attendees.
Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival Joins Forces with Universidad APEC to Celebrate 2012 Environment Week
New York, May 31, 2012
As part of its mission to elevate awareness of environmental challenges and to promote protection of the natural world and its resources, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), is joining forces with Universidad APEC in celebration the 2012 Environment Week.
DREFF Will Present Discussion Panel on National Recycling Initiatives and Screening of Documentary Film Bag It!
New York, May 20, 2012
On Wednesday, May 30, at 7:00 pm, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD, will organize a program on recycling at FUNGLODE headquarters in Santo Domingo, which will feature a panel discussion with key societal actors behind the country’s recycling and green living movement, followed by the screening of the documentary film Bag It!. Admission is free and open to the public.
Students at Centro Educativo Los Prados Will Experience Organic Agriculture First-Hand Through DREFF’s School Program
New York, April 23, 2012
On Tuesday, April 24, GFDD’s Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will bring its School Gardens Initiative to the Centro Educativo Los Prados in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Through the program, students will learn first-hand about organic agricultural production and the properties of recycled organic matter.
Earth Day
New York, April 22, 2012
It isn’t a holiday, but it falls on a Sunday, and many institutions will host activities throughout the week with the objective of raising awareness and sensitivity among people on the need to look after and protect the environment.
DR Environmental Film Festival Bring School Vegetable Garden Initiative to the Loyola and Calazans Schools in Santo Domingo
New York, April 16, 2012
GFDD’s Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) brought its School Vegetable Initiative to the students at the Loyola School and the Calazans School in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on April 16 and April 20 respectively. Students had the opportunity to become more familiar with organic vegetable cultivation and the ecosystem services of soils.
DREFF Reaches New Heights with First-Ever Expedition to Pico Duarte
New York, April 10, 2012
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival’s first-ever expedition to Pico Duarte exceeded expectations. Over the course of the four-day trek, forty-five students from three Dominican high-schools -- Centro de Excelencia Media Profesora Cristina Billini Morales “Fe y Alegria”, Centro de Excelencia República de Colombia, and Centro Educativo República de Guatemala – had the opportunity to scale the Dominican Republic’s highest summit alongside Dominican professional mountaineer and seasoned Everest trekker, Karim Mella.
DR Environmental Film Festival Will Organize Expedition to Pico Duarte for 45 Dominican Students
New York, March 21, 2012
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in partnering with Dominican mountaineers Karim Mella and Federico Jovine, to organize the first-ever educational expedition to Pico Duarte in the Dominican Republic, to take place April 2-5, 2012.
Program on Global Warming and Environmental Protection Peaks Concern
New York, March 21, 2012
On March 15, as part of the follow up to the I Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), which took place last September, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in partnership with its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracy and Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), presented a screening of the documentary film The Polar Explorer, followed by a discussion session with scientist and director Mark Terry at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Screening of Environmental Documentary The Polar Explorer
New York, March 7, 2012
As part of the follow up to the I Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), which took place last September, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in partnership with its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracy and Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will present a screening of the documentary film The Polar Explorer, followed by a discussion session with scientist and director Mark Terry.
GFDD and FUNGLODE Launch the Globo Verde Dominicano Award
New York, February 21, 2012
Among their initiatives for the promotion of a culture of cinematography for the benefit of the environment, GFDD and FUNGLODE present the first installment of their contest for short films and public service announcement, Globo Verde Dominicano Award.
Registration
Registration is open for the Second Short Films Competition and public announcement contest on the environment and sustainable development, sponsored by DREFF. The competition is open to Dominican directors in the Dominican Republic. Registration is open from 01/30/2013 to 07/12/2013.
Admission
The shipment of the material will be accepted until July 15, 2013. The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival reserves the right to change the duration of the competition as well as the date of the final selection.
Participation
The films must be produced in the Dominican Republic in order to compete.
Participants must be over 18 and under 45 years old.
Seventy percent of the actors in the film must be Dominican.
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