Opening launch: Wednesday 26 February 6–8PM

Environmental Films Australia and Troc are teaming up to bring an environmental cinema experience to Footscray.

For five weeks across February and March, enjoy a selection of short films from Australia, New Zealand and the United States that explore humanity’s connection to country and impact on the planet.

Featured short films:
In a Nut (technically a seed) Shell | 2024 | United States | Animation, Experimental | Andrea Karo
TAIAO | 2021 | Aotearoa | Film Poem and Non-verbal Documentary | Micah Winiata, Andrei Talili
The Pit | 2019 | United States | Experimental | Jaye Brooks
Veins of the Country | 2019 | Australia | Documentary, Film Poem | Sarah Laborde, Mervyn Street

Read film synopses here

Immersive, ethereal and irreverent, the program explores impacts of colonialism, the awe of nature and Indigenous knowledge.

Throughout the exhibit, patrons are invited to be part of the experience, by donating plants and cuttings to create a living space with us.

The program will culminate in a community screening event of Yana Djamaga Ganji / Walk Good Fire by Clancy Walker and Adam Nye in early April (details and free tickets to be released soon). The event will include an introductory short ‘Outpicker’ by local filmmaker Le Luo. Attendees will be welcome to take home an exhibition plant with them.

ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS AUSTRALIA

Environmental Films Australia is a volunteer-run community group based in Naarm (Melbourne) that promotes action through cinema, community and connection. They prioritise climate and environments through film, provide platforms for artists to showcase their work, and create space for people to connect and exchange solutions.

Image credit: Jaye Brooks, The Pit, 2019, video still

Presented by Environmental Films Australia and Trocadero Projects