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MEET ALISON – CEO The Australian Energy Foundation
A long-time featured guest and wonderful supporter of the Transitions Film Festival, Alison Rowe is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Australian Energy Foundation. Alison was formerly the Global Executive Director Sustainability at Fujitsu Limited where she was responsible for the development and implementation of the global sustainability strategy. Alison is […]
Connection, Compassion and Community come together in The Ubuntu Project
Story by Matilda Bowra Growing up in suburban Melbourne, Anna Davies sensed she had not yet found herself or her place in the world. Then as a university student, she discovered a sense of connection and belonging when she visited a remote African village. The experience changed her life and inspired her to spend […]
Festival Top Picks 2019
BEST OF THE FEST With over two weeks of mind-expanding content in this year’s program, it can be hard for the time-poor modern human to nail down a selection. If you haven’t already got yourself a season pass and booked yourself into every session, roll your eyes over the festival team’s top picks and […]
Albatross by Chris Jordan
Article by Robert Crocker – Deputy Director at China Australia Centre for Sustainable Urban Development (Adelaide, South Australia) Original article published on LinkedIn April 21, 2018 I am very pleased to have been invited to introduce this heartbreaking, and beautiful, new film at the Transitions Film Festival in Adelaide, May 27th, 7pm (Mercury Cinema). I first came […]
Introducing Albatross
The below post is an adapted version of the introduction Giselle gave to the Australian Premiere screening of Albatross in Melbourne on the 9th of March 2018 by Giselle Wilkinson Founder Sustainable Living Foundation Chris Jordan came to the attention of the international art world with his large format photographs beautifully depicting statistics that boggle […]
Can a film festival change the world? Timeout article by Nick Dent
Original article by Nick Dent, Timeout Daniel Simons is the national director of the Transitions Film Festival, which offers both cautionary and inspirational documentaries on people and ideas that are leading the way towards a better world. “I say Transitions is two things,” says Simons. “One, it’s about the big trends that are shaping our […]
Welcome to the 2018 Transitions Film Festival – the year of the Gamechangers
The films in this year’s program remind us that, no matter how peaceful, abundant, and blessed our lives might be, here in Australia – now and in this moment – we are living in an era of radical, chaotic, and sometimes ungraspable change. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The films paint a picture of the exponential developments […]
Transitions Top Picks for Adelaide 2017 !
Transitions Film Festival Adelaide kicks of May 19. Check out this inspiring selection of the Transition team’s favorite films of this year’s Adelaide program! Title: How to Let Go of The World and Love All The Things Climate Can’t Change (Presented by Greenpeace) What’s it about? In How to Let Go of The World and […]
6 documentaries that will empower you to save the worlds rivers and oceans
Water is our lifeblood. No species can live without it. But humankind’s callous destruction of our rivers, oceans and waterways is having a devastating impact on this vital resource. From pollution and plastic to dwindling fish stocks, there are many issues that need immediate action. And that’s what groups of passionate individuals around the world […]
How innovation will revolutionise everything
With the rise of new business models and structures, and the frenetic advance of exponential technologies like 3d printing, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering and big data, the world as we know it is set to radically transform. The films in this year’s Transitions Film festival paint a picture of a society in flux and will […]
Health, wellness and personal transformations, a new stream at this year’s Transitions Film Festival
Our world is full of noise, distractions and personal trials. In these life-changing moments, personal stories told through film are a reminder there’s a silver lining in every circumstance – sometimes it just takes courage and persistence to find it. At the Transitions Film Festival, we’re showcasing films that aim to inspire and uplift – […]
Portraits of the energy revolution on display at Transitions Film Festival 2017
How do we reduce our deadly reliance on fossil fuel energy? It’s a question our governments are struggling to answer. But in the absence of significant action from the top, there are people on the ground dedicating their lives to solving the problems of resource sustainability and scarcity. There are communities in Australia rising up […]
Greenpeace visions for a better world
Transitions Film Festival is super excited to partner with Greenpeace Australia Pacific for this year’s Transitions Film Festival. They will be presenting the Sydney screening of How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change on March 10th at Orpheum Cinema in Cremorne. We spoke to Kristian Barron from […]
Dr. Angus Hervey is a techno-optimist
Dr Angus Hervey is a science communicator, with a background in environmental economics and international political economy. He holds a PhD in environmental economics from the London School of Economics, and is the co-founder of Future Crunch, a forum for critical debate on the transition from the industrial to the digital era. He is also […]
Ula Majewski is campaigning for food and climate justice
Ula is the Campaign Lead for Oxfam Australia’s food, climate and land justice work. For the past decade or so, she has worked as an advocate, campaigner, researcher and communicator within the environmental and international development sectors. What is your current role at Oxfam and what does it involve? I’m super lucky as I have […]
Peta Granger is remaking retail
Winner of Australian retailer of the year in 2015 and an Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability in 2014 and 2015, Peta Granger, Director of Lush Australia and New Zealand, is using the power of commerce to create systemic change. Lush Handmade Cosmetics uses environmentally, ethically sourced products and sustainable packaging. Under Peta’s direction, Lush […]
Guest Blog Post – World in Transition
Guest post. Green Agenda had the opportunity to preview three of the films being shown at the Festival and talk to the filmmakers. We recommend the films we saw and the festival as a whole. In particular, we were keen to discuss the concept of transition and, in this time of significant change, how do we ensure that transitions are making a more equitable and sustainable world.
Damien Walsh is a Responsible Banker
Managing Director of Australia’s first ever customer-owned bank and winner of the Richard Pratt CEO Banksia Award for his contribution and commitment to sustainability, Damien Walsh knows a thing or two about creating positive change. We spoke to Damien about how his work is leading the way to a better world. What is your current role […]
International filmmaker Shalini Kantayya to open Transitions Film Festival 2016!
Award winning filmmaker and eco-activist Shalini Kantayya (USA) will open the 5th annual Transitions Film Festival with the Australian Premiere of her feature documentary Catching the Sun.
The Transitions Film Festival trailer 2016 is here!
The Transitions Film Festival trailer 2016 is here! The films in this year’s festival emphasise the themes of discovery, purpose, innovation, impact and the #ideasbloom that will shape the future of our society and civilisation.