KLEFF2015 - Vol. 2

Vol: 2015/2

Hello KLEFF subscribers!

We are fast approaching the middle of 2015. How time flies especially when you’re having fun. Over at the KLEFF we would like to thank all the Malaysian and international film makers who have been submitting their environment-themed films to us. Keep that coming.

Just a gentle reminder that the OFFICIAL CLOSING DATE OF FILM SUBMISSION for the 2015 KLEFF is June 28th 2015. You can view the KLEFF Film Submission Guidelines here and submit your film today.

We are also excited to have MESYM as the official satellite screening partner for the 2015 KLEFF. This year, some of this year’s selected KLEFF films will be screened in partnership with MESYM.

If you’re interested to be part of KLEFF this year as a partner or sponsor, do check out the 2015 KLEFF Info Kit here or contact KLEFF’s Festival Director, Fadly Bakhtiar at fadly@ecoknights.org.my

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Film Making Workshop with American Director, Producer and Editor, Lawrence Johnson

Part of the Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF) mandate is to provide engaging opportunities for Malaysians to enhance their knowledge and skills on film making. In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Point College Malaysia and EcoKnights, KLEFF will be organizing a full day workshop with American producer, editor and director, Lawrence Johnson.

The workshop is FREE, however registration is required as seats are limited to only 50 pax. Read more here on how to register for this workshop.

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Host A Community Screening

In the last one month, KLEFF has been busy hosting screenings in universities, colleges and also in corporate offices. These community screenings is one of the ways that we reach out to the public and corporations is through community screenings. Host a community screening in your residential area, office or school and let the power of films enhance the understanding on environmental issues.

All you really need to host a good screening is a venue, projector and screen, and a good sound system. Leave the rest to us.

The duration of a community screening can range from one hour to two hours, and is definitely a fun way to engage your audience to learn more about environmental issues through films. To host a community screening, send us an email (info@ecofilmfest.my) with details such as venue, dates (if possible a few options), time, and expected number of people, and we will get back to you soonest to arrange for the screening.

Earlier this month, KLEFF hosted a screening for about 30 children and parents associated with the National Association of Gifted Children Malaysia (NAGCM) at Sunway University. To read more about it, click here.

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Be a KLEFF Exhibitor today!

The KLEFF will take place in Publika Mall, Solaris from 16th to 18th October 2015. One of the interesting components of KLEFF is the Green Market. This year the Green Market aims to feature at least 70 vendors representing local and international environmental NGOs, green entrepreneurs and their range of sustainable services and products, and also corporate brands.

If you are interested to be an exhibitor for a minimal donation of RM100, you can send us an email at info@ecofilmfest.my and our officer-in-charge will get back to you. To waive the RM100 fee, we encourage the exhibitor to contribute a public workshop (minimum duration of 1 hour) which will be aligned to the overall KLEFF activities and programs. This way, you get to promote your efforts and engage with the public directly.

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Sponsor the KLEFF as Part of Your Company's CSR Initiative

The KLEFF is a not-for-profit festival and as such, relies heavily on the kind donations and sponsorship of the public and corporate sectors. If you believe that the KLEFF is a positive and inspiring platform that benefits Malaysians from all walks of life, we look forward to exploring with your brands on ways to inspire sustainability to the public and at the same time, provide good return or investments to your company.

View the various sponsorship packages that are available here.

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About KLEFF

The international Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival is Malaysia’s first and longest-running environmental film festival. In the last seven years, the Festival has reached out to approximately 71,187 Malaysians through its film screenings and programs at selected venues all over the Peninsula.

Conceptualized and organized by not-for-profit environmental organization, EcoKnights, the Festival is a platform to facilitate building a nation of ecologically conscious businesses, individuals, and communities through on-ground activities and film screenings focused on critical environmental issues such as climate change, sustainable food production, waste management and more.

KLEFF promotes three main thrusts:

• To promote sustainable production and consumption or green consumerism,
• To activate local activism and participation in environmental efforts through networking, and engagement in the activities lined up in KLEFF,
• To promote sustainability among businesses through strategic forums and panel discussions, and
• To celebrate the important environmental films that are advocating for changes to protect the planet.

For more information on 2015 KLEFF, visit the official website!

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Well, that's all for now folks. For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the KLEFF secretariat at info@ecofilmfest.my. Have a good day!

KLEFF2015 brought to you by

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.