Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s ‘Wild & Scenic Film Festival’ Benefits Clean Water and COVID-19 Relief
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s “Wild & Scenic Film Festival” will showcase a series of short films that will cover different ecological and environmental issues.
Courtesy of: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is proud to have transformed the lifeblood of the region and source of drinking water for the millions of people living in Atlanta and the surrounding areas.
Due to COVID-19, this year’s “Wild & Scenic Film Festival” will be hosted virtually. The film festival will showcase a series of short films that will cover different ecological and environmental issues such as irrigation, protecting human health and wildlife, dealing with environmental justice and water/air pollution, maintaining ecosystem balances and more.
Funds raised through this event will be used to grow and sustain the Clean Lanier Equation – an initiative focused on pollution, education, and resilience in Lake Lanier communities. Ticket sales will also go to help COVID-19 relief and clean water efforts.
“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke via Zoom with Juliet Cohen, Executive director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and filmmaker Andrew Linker, a participant in the “Wild & Scenic Film Festival.” Linker’s film is called “Georgia Mountain Treasures.” Over the last year, he has compiled footage of unprotected special areas within Georgia’s national forests.
“In this film, hopefully, there will be resources for those looking to understand our forests beyond the most popular trails and waterfalls,” said Linker.
The virtual film festival kicks off Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
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