Events 2009
EcoCinema Festival Official Opening Ceremony
Jerusalem Cinematheque
Tue. 19.5
21:00- A special screening of the film The Age of Stupid will take place during the event.
 Invitees and cinematheque membership holders only. Tickets will be sold on a free space basis.
Events 2009
The Green Revolution will be Televisied. Part A
Jerusalem Cinematheque

Thu. 21.5

20:30- Panel discussion: can TV contribute to the environmental discussion? Panel members: Mr. Dick Strawbridge, star of the hit BBC show It's Not Easy Being Green, and the creators of the new IBA show The Flood Comes After Us?. Episodes of both shows will be screened.

Events 2009
Eco Fair
Jerusalem Cinematheque

Fri. 22.5

11:00-16:00- Ecologic products bazaar and a variety of workshops providing practical means to influence the environment, given by experts from SPNI Jerusalem branch and the ecological farm Hava & Adam. An exhibition of alternative energy by "The Good Energy Initiative" will also take place.

Events 2009
The Green Revolution will be Televisied. Part B
Jerusalem Cinematheque

Fri. 22.5

12:00- Preview screening of episodes from the upcoming Channel 8 show Crossroads with the shows creators and its stars.

Events 2009
EcoCinema Awards Ceremony
Jerusalem Cinematheque
Fri. 22.5
14:00- EcoCinema Awards Ceremony will take place before the screening of the film SharkWater. Nine films from around the world compete in EcoCinema's International Film Competition. The winner will receive the "Green Jerusalem" award. A prize will also be awarded to the winner in EcoCinema's "Green Shot" competition for students.
Events 2009
EcoCinema Events at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Young EcoCinema

Tue. 19.5 – Young EcoCinema Festive Opening

17:00- Guided tour of the gardens by train and environmental creative workshops for all ages.

17:30- Dr. Molecule. A children's play. The doctor tells and demonstrates how science helps protect our planet. The viewers learn how we can help recycle, and how to make good use of trash. 45 min. For ages 4.5-12 and their parents.

19:15- Film Screening- The Queen of Trees.

A ticket for the whole day – 30 NIS. 20 NIS for friends of the gardens and KKL friends.


Wed. 20.5 – A Film in the Environment

18:00- Guided tour of the gardens by train and environmental creative workshops for all ages.

20:00- Film Screening- Winged Migration. A film for all ages in the garden lawns.

A ticket for the whole day – 30 NIS. 20 NIS for friends of the gardens and KKL friends.

For more information call KKL at 1-800-350-550.


Thu. 21.5 – Green Thursday in Jerusalem

17:00- Guided tour of the gardens by train and environmental creative workshops for all ages.

17:00- A collection of films about the city of Jerusalem, courtesy of the city of Jerusalem.

17:00- Film Screening- Oil+Water.

A ticket for the whole day – 30 NIS. 20 NIS for friends of the gardens and KKL friends.


Fri. 22.5 – Green Friday Fair

11:00- The fair includes a live show powered by solar electricity, weaving designer baskets from newspapers workshop, a talk about herbs, storytellers, environmental exhibitions and guided tours of the gardens by train, environmental creative workshops for all ages and a screening of the Good Riddance!short film series for children.

Standard entrance fee to the gardens. Free for Children from Jerusalem.

Events 2009
 EcoCinema Events at Tel Aviv
At The Council for a Beautiful Israel
Fri. 5.6 environmental films triple feature
10:00- About Water.
12:00- SharkWater.
14:00- The Age of Stupid.
11:15- Short films and a talk about ecotourism: How can we be considerate of the environments as tourists? Moderated by Michal Vimer-Luria, CEO of Ecotourism Israel.
“Green Shot” students competition films will be screened throughout the event.
Events 2009
EcoCinema Events at Rosh Pina
 
Thu. 4.6 Environmental activities for school childrenThe event will begin with an educational guidance by the Nature and National Parks Authority and will end with an environmental children's film at the Rosh Pina Han.
17:00- Environmental performances and activities for all ages at the Rosh Pina Han.
19:00- EcoCinema Festival official opening event: Invitees and cinematheque membership holders only.
 
Fri. 5.6 Swap Market at The Baron Garden
11:00-17:00- Do we have to purchase a brand new item to satisfy each of our needs? Might it be possible my neighbor has something I need that he has no use for? Bring with you clothing items, nicknacks, furniture, books and anything you wish. Whatever left untaken will be donated to “Elem” and “A Caring Heart” organization.
 
Sat. 6.6 Ecologic Happening for all ages
11:00- An ongoing happening stretching from Harishonim st. (the recreation site) to The Baron Garden. Free entrance.
12:30- Dr. Molecule. A children's play. The doctor tells and demonstrates how science helps protect our planet. The viewers learn how we can help recycle, and how to make good use of trash. 45 min. For ages 4.5-12 and their parents.
Events 2009
EcoCinema Events at Ramat Negev
Sde Boker, Midreshet Ben Gurion
 
Thu. 4.6 EcoCinema Festival Ofiicial Opening Event at Midreshet Ben Gurion
19:30- The film Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai. Photos from an environmental photography competition and a sustainability exhibition, courtesy of The Heschel Center will be presented in the hall.
 
Fri. 5.6
08:00- Hike to Ein Akev. Guided by Sde Boker Field School. Exit from the schools offices. Register by phone: 08-6532016.Free of Charge.
18:00- Family tour to the Ben Gurion grave area and the reptile center at the Ben Gurion Center.Free of Charge.
21:00- Moonlit night on the cliff: cushions, mats, drinks and the a screening of the film The Age of Stupid. Midreshet Ben Gurion, the Dondish amphitheater. Free of Charge.
22:00- Hoodska band live performance. Ska music performance which compels the audience to join in the fun. Midreshet Ben Gurion, the Dondish amphitheater. Free of Charge.
 
Sat. 6.6
08:00- Of Eagles and Men: tour and feeding at the raptors feeding station in Sde Zin. guided by the Nature and National Parks Authority Free of Charge. No pre-registration required.
10:00-14:00- An Ecologic Happening for all ages: performances, booths, shekel market and screening of ecological short films, as well as workshops on creative recycling, solar cooking, compost production and ecologic games and a nylon bag knitting workshop (which requires pre-registration by e-mail to hila@rng.org.il). Midreshet Ben Gurion, commercial center . Free of Charge.
Events 2009