Environmental Education
3.456€ awarded
Summary
The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (EMIFF) and the Mallorca Preservation Foundation are continuing their environmental film series, entitled Cine Consciente (Conscious Cinema), for the second consecutive year. This series has a dual objective: to raise awareness of the environmental challenges facing our planet, while also promoting the role of cinema as a tool for sensitizing and mobilizing society.
Problem
Our planet faces a number of environmental challenges, from noise pollution in the oceans to climate change and the loss of ecosystems. Without greater awareness and education on these issues, the action and commitment of society as a whole is limited, delaying the change needed to preserve natural resources.
Collaboration
Cine Consciente is the result of a collaboration between EMIFF and Mallorca Preservation, who believe that cinema is a powerful tool for raising awareness. This collaboration allows the community of Mallorca to enjoy impactful screenings and dialogues with experts and filmmakers committed to the environment. Each documentary screened is related to the projects we support at Mallorca Preservation, reinforcing the connection between cinema and local and environmental initiatives.
Goals
1. Raise Awareness: To increase community understanding of urgent environmental challenges through cinema.
2. Create a Reflective Space: To offer the public a platform to explore environmental issues and solutions.
3. Encourage Dialogue: To facilitate conversations between experts, filmmakers, and the public on topics such as marine noise pollution, ecosystem restoration, climate change, and heritage conservation.
4. Support Social Mobilization: To inspire audiences to commit to environmental protection through a deeper understanding of critical issues.
The series will begin on 24 September with Wetlands, the Legacy of Luc Hoffmann, a documentary dedicated to the life and work of ornithologist and scientist Luc Hoffmann, one of the leading advocates for wetland conservation in Europe and around the world. The film highlights the importance of these ecosystems, which are particularly rich in biodiversity and essential for numerous species as well as human well-being.
Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with Carlota Viada, WWF biologist, and Juan Calvo, Director of Aliança per l’Aigua, offering an opportunity to explore the importance of these ecosystems and the challenges they face in Mallorca.
The second screening, on 7 October, will feature Sharks of the Mediterranean: A Vanishing Kingdom. The documentary explores the disappearance of large sharks from the Mediterranean, a sea that was home to numerous species just a century ago. Through the search for these animals, the film investigates the causes of their decline and asks whether they might still survive in some corners of the Mediterranean.
The post-screening discussion will feature Biel Morey, marine biologist and co-founder of Save the Med, and Agustí Torres, President of SharkMed and professional photographer and documentary filmmaker, who will share their knowledge and experience of the marine environment and the situation of sharks in the Mediterranean.
On 21 October, it will be the turn of Kiss the Ground, a film focusing on soil regeneration through agriculture and its role in addressing climate change. Through images, graphics and real-world experiences, the documentary shows how restoring soil health can help store carbon, restore ecosystems and support more resilient food systems.
Following the screening, a panel discussion will take place with Elena Baraza, who holds a PhD from the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), and Miquel Serra, who has worked as a field technician at APAEMA for over a decade. The discussion will explore the role of soil health, agriculture and ecosystem regeneration in addressing today's environmental challenges.
Finally, on 3 November, L’Odissea del Vell Marí will be screened. Combining live-action footage and animation, the film tells the story of the struggle to recover one of the most endangered species on the planet: the Mediterranean monk seal. The story follows a group of Spanish biologists who travelled to Cabo Blanco, on the Atlantic coast of Mauritania, where the species found one of its last refuges. It highlights the conservation efforts undertaken to protect the species and keep alive the possibility of its return to Mediterranean waters.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Núria Abad Rivas and Marta Hierro Bravo, directors of the documentary, alongside Joan Mayol, an expert and pioneer in nature conservation in Mallorca. The discussion will offer insights into both the filmmaking process and the current situation of the Mediterranean monk seal, as well as the efforts being made to support its conservation.
Four documentaries. Four powerful stories that inspired us to reflect on and connect with the challenges and marvels of our environment. Over 350 people joined us in this journey, and we’re excited to share a brief recap of what we’ve experienced together:
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