Blue Planet Future Festival in Busan
The Blue Planet Future Festival (BPFF) is set to make a powerful return to Busan on September 1, embarking on a five-day run featuring 52 films from 19 countries. With a mission to raise public awareness of the urgent global environmental challenges, the event, hosted and organized by Global Networks For Blue Planet, will be supported by the city of Busan. Under the banner of "Our Only Home," the second edition of BPFF aims to serve as a transformative platform, bringing environmental films and videos to the forefront while facilitating seminars, exhibitions, and experiential events to foster a deeper understanding of nature.
Renowned French environmentalist and filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand's poignant creation, "Legacy," will grace the opening ceremony on September 1. A decade after his seminal film "Home" (2009), Arthus-Bertrand presents "Legacy" as an homage to the beauty of nature and humanity, reflecting on his profound life experiences and half a century of unwavering commitment to environmental preservation.
Notably, director Arthus-Bertrand will not attend the opening ceremony, as he has chosen to abstain from increasing his carbon footprint by flying on an airplane, in line with his unwavering dedication to sustainability.
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Marking a new chapter in the festival's evolution, BPFF introduces a competitive section this year, with over 2,300 environmental films from 113 countries submitted for consideration. Encompassing diverse topics such as the climate crisis, waste management, sustainable food practices, biodiversity, and eco-friendly initiatives, the films delve into urgent environmental issues shaping our world today.
Among the 16 selected films, finalists will be announced during the festival in September, with two deserving winners receiving a total prize money of 8 million won ($6,250) as recognition of their exceptional contributions to environmental storytelling.
Emphasizing the gravity of the climate crisis, Jang Je-kook, director at Global Networks for Blue Planet, stated that monsoons, once a natural phenomenon, have now transformed into devastating disasters. From droughts and floods to heatwaves, environmental challenges now surpass what was previously known, demanding active participation and action for prevention.
As BPFF unfurls its cinematic journey, it calls upon audiences to heed the urgent call for climate action and engage in the collective effort to safeguard the planet we call home. Through the power of storytelling and art, the festival aims to ignite a spark of change, empowering individuals to become guardians of the earth and architects of a sustainable future.
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