The Goals
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Raise awareness of conservation issues through film and video;
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Bring conservation film-makers together with educators, government, scientists, broadcasters, artists, business, non-profits and concerned citizens;
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Build on Shepherdstown's reputation as a center for the arts.
The 2003 Program
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A three day film festival;
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Over 50 films screened at three venues;
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Categories in 2003 will be
1. Independent Films (submissions accepted)
2. Publically Funded Films (submissions accepted)
3. Appalachian Films (submissions accepted)
4. Historical Film ; -
Three workshops for environmental media professionals;
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Inclusion of a wide diversity of constituencies in the festival;
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Best practice highlighted through prizes.
The Audience
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The Public;
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Film-makers;
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Conservation professionals;
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Schools, colleges, universities;
The Location
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Historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia;
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60 minutes for Dulles Airport, 80 minutes from DC, Baltimore and Frederick;
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State-of-the-art conference facilities;
- Scenic West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains.