Event
Portland's 2nd Moonrise Film Festival
On April 25th, 2008, join us for an evening of Filipino cuisine and film. Learn about the issues facing rural farmers, indigenous groups, and gain a sense of the history of one of the largest archipelagos on Earth. With over 7,000 islands, 3% forest cover, and high rates of endemism, the Philippines is considered one of the world's top five "Biodiversity Hotspots."
Dinner will be served from 6-7:30pm and be paired with a slide show and discussion of in-progress renewable energy related water and electricity projects. The feature film "Batad" will begin at 7:30pm.
Tickets for the dinner and feature film are available through Green Empowerment: $25 for singles, $40/couple, and $60/families of four or more.
On Saturday, April 26th, the MOONRISE FilmFest continues with documentary environmental/cultural films during the 4-6pm matinee ($5) and the 7-9pm evening program ($7). Proceeds from this event will go to Green Empowerment's partners in the Philippines and to CEAE.
All proceeds will benefit the delivery of potable water, watershed restoration, and renewable energy based electricity and lighting in rural agrarian villages throughout the country. Contact Jason or Steph at Green Empowerment to purchase tickets: (503) 284-5774 ~ Come join us for the MOONRISE FilmFest!
WHEN: April 25-26, 2008
WHERE: Holladay Park Plaza (1300 NE 16th Ave. MAP)
Highlighted Films from Moonrise:
Batad
A young Batad boy must work in the local market while his father repairs rice terraces in order to help support his family, but his heart's true desire is a young girl and the seemingly impossible purchase of a pair of new boots that he believes would make her love him. He is pulled at turns by the promises of the modern world and by the traditions of his parents.
Lawa ng Bae (Lake of Bae)
Produced by Donnie T. Sacueza and Philippine Women's University
Sacueza's short film, Lawa ng Bae, tells the stories of the fishermen about the present and past problems of Laguna de Bay. This short documentary also reveals the richness and beauty of the dying lake.
Aramiden: A Glimpse of the City of Pines
What we know as the "City of Pines " has become a highly urbanized with the trappings of any modern-day metropolis, corrupting what once was a dearly unique culture and environment. This film is about the locals' continuing effort to save what is left of the glory that is Baguio.
Syokoy (Sea Monster)
Produced by Hermit Crab Production on TV Creative Production
Ray Defante Gibraltar captures a true tale told by a fisherman in the island of Naoway , Guimaras, about a syokoy. The film demystifies syokoy from a powerful evil being into an ordinary sea creature that is ready to defend the integrity and beauty of its natural habitat.
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LocationHolladay Park Plaza (Penthouse)
1300 NE 16th Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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