The Transition Film Festival is about to roll out. Every month for the next six months some of the most inspiring and mind expanding films will be shown at Progress Hall, discussed by those present, ideas generated for our community and general lots of joi de vie to be had.
The first of the festival films is happening on Friday 16th April, it’s a local night in, catching up with the neighbours, stimulating discussion triggered by two mind expanding films with some light refreshments.
The more the merrier, so if you have some friends who want to find out a bit more about the ‘Transition thing’ they’re welcome to come along as well.
The awareness raising part of the Transition Town process is about sharing information and processes for gathering thoughts about the future as well as connecting like-minded people. There’s been a fair bit of discussion from the local steering group about how far a field to cast the Transition net, and there has been no limit put on the number of people in the process so come one and all.
The movie nights will be running to a reasonably structured timetable so that if you want to come to one film or both, or only the discussion, you can with confidence arrive when you want knowing what will be on.
The Transition town Steering Group meets once a month on the 2nd Monday of the month from 4-6pm at the Hall. The focus for the group over the next few months is on running the film festival and planning for a local festival in October. If you are interested in finding out more or lending a hand at one of the film nights contact Luke on 4959 9401 or email cppatransition@gmail.com.
The Movies
A Crude Awakening: Have you ever thought there was more to the oil economy than petrol at the pump? A Crude Awakening is a revelation, an amazing insight into the world of oil, how it impacts on every aspect of our modern day lives, who’s fighting over it and what the future may hold. Some have called it ‘the best exposition of the Peak Oil argument yet!” It’s well paced, well argued and a great summary of what Peak Oil
is. It is an inspiring film, not a doom ‘n’ gloomer but an insight into the power that greases the wheels of the modern economy and an enlightening 85 minutes of entertainment. http://www.oilcrashmovie.com/news.html
In Transition-The Movie debuted last year, showcasing the Transition Town movement. If you are having trouble getting your head around what it is and why hundreds of communities are going to such lengths to build local resilience, this 50 minute foray will have you feeling enlightened and excited about what a Transition initiative can do for your neighbourhood.
There’ll also be a loan library of movies that you can view at your leisure.
On Friday 16th April the program for the evening's entertainment will be
6.00pm Welcome Beverages, Biscuits & Bits
6.15pm Film: A Crude Awakening
7.40pm Break &World Café- A meaningful discussion of some probing questions
8.10pm Film: In Transition -The Movie
9.00pm Beverages & Biscuits and some more quality conversation
9.30pm The evening finishes
The program ahead
