The 50th anniversary of Earth Day fell during an historic year, with the majority of would-be attendees under ‘stay at home’ COVID-19 restrictions. Among the largest environmental film festivals in the US, EarthxFilm, nonetheless celebrated the event by holding their annual Earthx2020 conference and festivals online from April 22 (officially Earth Day) through April 27.
EarthXR, the immersive programming division of EarthxFilm, showcased groundbreaking 360-degree films and free-to-watch panels packed with experts on all things VR, AR and AI. Attendees and speakers included the co-founders of “Wild Immersion, endorsed by Jane Goodall” and VR directors Adrien and Gregoire Moisson; Kris Severson, Head of Global Content, HTC Vive/VR for Impact; Sarah Steele, Global Content Lead, Google/YouTube; Lucas Gath, co-director of Ghost Fleet VR; Ian Urbina, NYT bestselling author of “The Outlaw Ocean”; Damien Mounder, Founder International Anti-Poaching Foundation/Subject of NatGeo’s Akashinga: The Brave Ones, Ulrico Grech-Cumbo, Director of the Ellen Fund’s Gorillapallooza VR, and many more.
In this time of crisis, as event marketing teams navigate hosting their previously-scheduled programming virtually, EarthXR’s live stream format where visitors could pick and choose their “channels” via URL, according to a master schedule, gave attendees a feeling of variety second only to wandering between conference rooms and stages that they might have experienced at the live event in Dallas.
View the virtual festival landing page HERE.
ABOUT EarthxFilm
EarthxFilm was launched in 2017 at the annual EarthX event to showcase films and emerging media that explore environmental science, conservation, and climate change. In its mission to turn awareness into action through art and interactive media, the non-profit partners and develops experiences with top environmental, film, and entertainment organizations across the globe.
EarthXR, a subdivision of EarthxFilm, is dedicated to interactive storytelling designed to further engage and inspire environmental awareness through immersive technology. At the EarthX event, it hosts the world’s largest lineup of eco-interactive programming, presenting scores of virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences. EarthxFilm hosts year-round programs culminating in a ten-day festival each spring, which will be held April 17 – 26, 2020 in Dallas. Visit www.EarthxFilm.org.
2024 AICP Awards Tour Concludes with Stops in Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and post production companies. The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14th, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21st at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events at www.aicp.com. In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas. Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagán Muñoz, VP, Executive Creative Director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry. The Chicago stop starts at 6:00pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7:00pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8:00pm and concluding at 11:30pm. The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren Street in Chicago. The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards Curators and Winners from the marketer, agency, production and post production sectors who’ll highlight this year’s winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More