KLEFF2016 Vol 9

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The 9th Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF) is a volunteer-run and not-for-profit environment-themed film festival organized by local grassroots environmental organization, EcoKnights. In the last eight years, the Festival has reached out to more than 90,000 Malaysians through its free film screening, roadshows, collaboration with other partners, and engaging programs such as workshops, talks and lectures, and exhibition. Throughout its course, the KLEFF has supported and promoted local and international NGOs in their conservation and environmental efforts to more Malaysians. The KLEFF’s aim is to create and maintain a platform in which environmentalist, the public, government agencies, and corporate players can converge and share and communicate with each other to address solutions for pressing environmental issues. More information about KLEFF can be obtained from www.kleff.my

GET READY FOR YOUR ULTIMATE GREEN SCREEN EXPERIENCE

Official Selections The 9th KL Eco Film Festival (KLEFF) is happening this month at Publika Solaris from the 14th to 16th October 2016.

This year's highlights include the Green Market, the Film Screenings, fun and engaging workshops on sustainable living, nature-themed photography exhibition and workshops and amazing performances by local theatre groups and musicians.

Don't forget to check out the Screening Schedule and get a E-ticket today.

Films

DOWNLOAD THE KLEFF GUIDE BOOK NOW

Reduce your paper consumption by opting to download the PDF version of the KLEFF Guide Book here. Keep the digital version in your pocket!

REGISTER FOR YOUR E-TICKETS TODAY

All screenings at KLEFF are free (donations are welcomed) however the Black Box at Publika Solaris has limited theatre seats. So we highly encourage you to register for an e-ticket to guarantee yourself a spot.

Check out the screening schedules for your favorite films here.

START YOUR JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABILITY WITH AWESOME WORKSHOPS AND TALKS

KLEFF is not just about the awesome films. It's also about inspiring you to learn from environmentalists, academics, film makers, and the arts to take sustainable steps in your daily lives.

So we have lined up some great workshops to get you started. Whether it's about starting your own hydroponics garden confidently, or making environmental impacts through films, KLEFF has a workshop for everyone including children!

So check out these more than 11 workshops and sign up for them today.

Workshops

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Come and check out a wide range of MyHijau certified green products and services at their pavilion in the Boulevard.

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Other interesting stuff to check out:

Check out who the vendors are the the Green Market
Check out who's performing here
Support our festival through donations

Come over to Publika between 14th October and 16th October and start your journey to sustainable living with us.

This year’s Festival would not be possible without the collaboration and support from Publika Solaris, DHL Malaysia, KeTTHA, GreenTech Malaysia, Vive.com, UBER, SCM, Tanamera Tropical Spa Products, IM4U.fm, IM4U volunteers, Core Resources, 3Ciety.com, UNDP-BSEEP, ERE Consulting Group Sdn Bhd, Digi Telecommunications, and all our university partners.

SEE YOU AT KLEFF!

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL KUALA LUMPUR ECO FILM FESTIVAL

Now in its 9th year, the Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival, produced by environmental NGO, EcoKnights features environment-themed documentary, feature, animated, archival, and experimental and children's films from around the world. KLEFF showcases ground breaking films, traversing the relationship between humans and their environments, challenging the way people think about the natural world and inspiring them to discuss, explore and act on important environmental issues. The films will be shown at various venues around Kuala Lumpur, including art spaces, cafes, universities, high schools, corporate officers and community theatres. Filmmakers and special guests will discuss their work at the festival. Most screenings are free to the public and include discussion with filmmakers or scientists on emerging environmental concerns and issues.

The Festival’s signature programs include the Green Market, Film Making Workshops, the KLEFF Awards Night, Green Vibes and more. The Festival hosts a number of juried cash awards, as well as audience awards.

The KLEFF’s official host venue is Publika Solaris. More information can be found at www.kleff.my.

ABOUT ECOKNIGHTS®

EcoKnights® is a non-profit environmental organization that champions sustainable living and supports a community of film makers, and environmentalist who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. EcoKnights’ Board of Committee Members, staff and constituents is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation. EcoKnights serves the community through development-led interventions from education and awareness programs to research; and public participation programs to consultation. EK’s partners range from government agencies and communities to corporate agencies and NGOs. For more information about EcoKnights, log on to www.ecoknights.org.my.

For further information, kindly contact:
Fadly Bakhtiar, Festival Director, fadly@ecoknights.org.my, +6017 227 9270.

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The Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF) is organized by EcoKnights, a non-for-profit environmental organization registered with the Registrar of Societies Malaysia. EcoKnights' core focus areas are in environmental education and awareness using innovative and creative platforms such as the KLEFF. More information about EcoKnights can be obtained from www.ecoknights.org.my.