Animated cartoon films will be screened in the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Environmental Film Festival, according to ADIEFF’s administration, as preparations are underway for holding the event between April 20th and 25th under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler’s Representative in the Western Region. The animated films will be presented […]
Animated cartoon films will be screened in the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Environmental Film Festival, according to ADIEFF’s administration, as preparations are underway for holding the event between April 20th and 25th under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler’s Representative in the Western Region.
The animated films will be presented in cooperation with the International Association of Animated Films (ASIFA). Represented by its Egypt-headquartered Arab regional office, the leading umbrella organisation that brings together several groups worldwide for the promotion of the art of animation, will contribute with films that focus on child environmental issues.
ASIFA’s Regional Director, Dr Mohammed Ghazaleh said his organisation will participate in two programmes: one for short animated films for children and adults on the environment and environmental protection, and one for organising a workshop on educating children on how animations are made by using environment friendly techniques and recycled material.
The two-hour long animation programme will include a collection of varied films from around the world in addition to contributions by ASIFA’s members. The films are solely dedicated to the environment and nature. Other films cover themes such as the recycling of industrial waste in ASIFA’s projects. One is a long African film entitled “The Myth of the Kingdom of Heavens” whose production design used solely raw household consumed waste. The programme will also screen a number of animated cartoons produced by UNESCO’s workshops in Africa that dealt with the protection of the environment and celebration of nature.
“We’re willing to participate in this festival that advocates an important and innovative mission for our Arab world: celebrating the environment,” said Dr Ghazaleh stressing the consensus among all concerned, that the Festival’s aim is to raise public awareness.
“The diversity of our programmes will reflect the richness of this part of the world,” he said.
