Green Initiative:

The Downtown Film Festival will be the world’s first entirely “green” film festival.  Working with leading environmental groups, ecologically committed businesses and the City of Los Angeles, the festival aims to be a zero-carbon emissions event and plans to share its knowledge and experience with other film festivals and cultural events worldwide.

The green initiative will encompass all aspects of the festival – from operations to marketing and programming.  Numerous opportunities for companies to promote their own green products and services will exist during the festival, including:

• Programming – A series of short and feature-length films on environmental topics, including global warming and sustainability efforts, will be presented during the festival
• A Green Expo and Green House -- Which will offer live demonstrations and product displays and sampling in various categories (e.g., hybrid autos, home/office products, and digital equipment)
• Workshops and panel discussions – Geared towards both the consumer and the business professional on how individuals and companies can become part of the movement to help the environment
• Infotainment Parties & Receptions – Events designed for networking and entertainment will be taken to the next step with an information element incorporated into them by way of online and offline displays.