September 4-8, 2013

Panel / Discussion Session

Otter 501

Friday, September 6th at 10:00 AM Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Topic of panel:

Why Save Endangered Species?

Workshop

Say “cheese” mother earth! - Nature Photography

Friday, September 6th at 4:00 pm Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Workshop

Go Wild with GoPro!

Saturday, September 7th at 4:00 pm Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Panel / Discussion Session

Globo Verde Dominicano Award

Saturday, September 7 at 8 PM Santo Domingo, FUNGLODE

Topic of panel:

Environmental film: An Effective Tool for Eco Education

By Public Demand!! Globo Verde Dominicano Award Extends Registration Deadline and Closing Date for Entries in all Three Film Categories

New York, July 18, 2014

Representatives of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) have received numerous petitions for the past several weeks from contestants of the Globo Verde Dominicano Award asking for more time to develop their proposals they are intending to present to the third edition of the contest. | Read More >

DREFF Volunteer Meetings Held in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, July 10, 2014
The organizers of the fourth edition of the DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), held two meetings with volunteers looking to help out at this year’s Festival, to be held September 10-14, 2014. | Read More >
GFDD Attends the 3rd Annual Plasticity Forum

New York, June 24, 2014
On June 24th, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) joined the 3rd Annual Plasticity Forum, a one-day event examining the future of plastic, innovations in design and materials, all aimed at preventing plastic from becoming a waste product. | Read More >
GFDD Short Film Wins the 2nd Place Fan Coral Award at the Reef Renaissance Film Festival Awarded

New York, June 10, 2014
Garbage or Resource - A Dominican Republic Experience won the 2nd Place Fan Coral Award in the Documentary Short category at the Reef Renaissance Film Festival last Sunday, June 8th in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. | Read More >
DREFF raises awareness and promotes environmental stewardship

Santo Domingo, June 10, 2014
In celebration of World Environment Day, and as part of its mission to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of environmental issues, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), a GFDD/FUNGLODE initiative, successfully carried out a series of events between June 6th and 9th. | Read More >
DREFF Celebrates Environment Week in Partnership with APEC University

Santo Domingo, May 30, 2014
On June 3-6, GFDD and FUNGLODE will partner with APEC University in celebration of Environment Week, 2014. This is part of the Foundations' initiative, Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), to disseminate awareness of environmental challenges and to promote protection of the natural world and its resources. | Read More >
Students Participate in 46th Eco-Visits Program for Environmental Education and Recreation

Santo Domingo, May 21, 2014
Some two hundred and forty public school students participated in the 46th Eco-Visits Program for Environmental Education and Recreation, promoted by the Dominican Ministry of Environment’s Department of Education and Environmental Training. | Read More >
Dominican Ministry of Environment’s Eco-visitas Program to be Hosted by GFDD and FUNGLODE

Santo Domingo, May 16, 2014
Some two hundred and forty students will be participating in the 46th edition of the Eco-visitas program for Environmental Education and Recreation, which is promoted by the Dominican Ministry of Environment’s Department of Education and Environmental Training. | Read More >
DREFF Screens Eco-Films at III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in Cuba

Holguín, Cuba, May 9, 2014
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) participated with the III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in the province of Holguín, Cuba May 3-9, 2014 under the title; "Human Species' Impact on the Environment". | Read More >
Dominican Geography Fair Opens Up "A New World of Exploration" for Visitors

Santo Domingo, April 29, 2014
Students, teachers and general public interested in learning more about the environment gathered under the creative theme of “We are all Explorers” at the Geography Fair which took place April 23-24 in Santo Domingo's Sambil Mall. | Read More >
GFDD and FUNGLODE celebrate Earth Day at the United Nations

New York, April 23, 2014
On April 23, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, in collaboration with the Dominican Mission to the UN, and with the support from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Committee on NGO’s (CoNGO), and the Earth Day Network, hosted the New York Film Premiere of Jon Bowermaster’s latest film: On the Edge, Antarctica. | Read More >
GFDD’s ReCrearte program celebrates its most successful month to date

Santo Domingo, April 18, 2014
Since the program’s inception, GFDD has been able to engage individuals across the country to rethink their conception of trash, raising environmental awareness while promoting the sustainable use of natural resources through the 3'Rs of proper solid waste disposal: reduce, reuse and recycle. | Read More >
DREFF joins the III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in Cuba

New York, April 16, 2014
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will be joining forces with the III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in the province of Holguín, Cuba May 2-6, 2014. The event, originally designed as an international competition for amateur photographers, continues to be an inspirational platform for audio-visual arts projects promoting social justice, peace, and a genuine care and concern for the environment. | Read More >
DREFF’s Year-Round Screening Program Showcased at Third Annual Geography Fair

Santo Domingo, April 15, 2014
As part of GFDD’s Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings program, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will join forces with Listin Diario’s Plan Lea in celebrating the Third Annual Geography Fair, to be held from April 23-24 in Santo Domingo. | Read More >
GFDD and FUNGLODE Collaborate with the United Nations to Screen Documentary "On the Edge, Antarctica" in Honor of Earth Day Celebrations

New York, April 15, 2014
GFDD/FUNGLODE in collaboration with the Earth Day Network, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Committee on NGO's (CoNGO), and the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, will host a special Earth Day screening of the newly released documentary film, On the Edge, Antarctica. | Read More >
DR Environmental Short to be Showcased at Yale Film Festival

New York, April 4, 2014
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s (GFDD's) in-house produced short film has been selected as one of the 25 shorts and 10 feature films to screen at the Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY). The Festival, which is sponsored by the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at the University, showcases incisive, cutting edge feature films and shorts that raise awareness of current environmental and social issues. | Read More >
GFDD and FUNGLODE Feature Dominican Shorts at DC Environmental Film Festival

Washington, D.C., March 28, 2014
On March 28, as part of its commitment to raising awareness concerning the conservation of the environment through its programs, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development partnered with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) to showcase four Dominican short films at the GALA Hispanic Theatre in Columbia Heights. | Read More >
Dominican Films to be Showcased at Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital

Washington, D.C., March 28, 2014
For the second time since 2013, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will partner with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital to reinforce and expand the Spanish-speaking film program and encourage the involvement and attendance of the Hispanic community. | Read More >
Third Edition of Globo Verde Dominicano Award Introducing a New Category in the Area of Photography

Santo Domingo, March 24, 2014
The third edition of the Globo Verde Dominicano Award is introducing a new category in the area of photography. This year’s selected theme for 2014 is “Huertos Familiares” (Family Farming), in support of International Year of Family Farming, declared by the United Nations General Assembly. | Read More >
DREFF Celebrates World Water Day with a Special Screening of the Film A Thirsty World

Santo Domingo, March 20, 2014
As part of its Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings Program, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in collaboration with the Vida Azul Foundation, will be hosting a special screening of the film A Thirsty World. | Read More >
GFDD’s RDescubre Program Inspires Environmental Stewardship through Education

Santo Domingo, March 18, 2014
GFDD’s RDescubre Program in collaboration with Listín Diario’s Plan Lea, organized an educational whale-watching excursion on March 15th. As part of Geography Week (Semana de la Geografía), the aim of the trip was to promote the exploration of nature, particularly of protected areas. | Read More >
GFDD's RDescubre Program embarks on a whale watching adventure

Samaná, March 14, 2014
RDescubre in collaboration with Listin Diario’s Plan Lea initiative, will be organizing an educational whale watching tour on March 15th, 2014, under the framework of Geography Week (Semana de la Geografia). Forty-one exceptional students have been selected from 10 schools around the country to participate in this amazing journey. | Read More >
ReCrearte Program continues to gain strength across the country

Santo Domingo, March 5, 2014
GFDD/FUNGLODE is delighted to report on the progress of the ReCrearte program, which has experienced great success in the first few months of 2014, spreading to new communities throughout Santo Domingo. | Read More >
DREFF’s Year Round Screening Program commemorates International Women’s Day

Santo Domingo, March 3, 2014
On March 7th, the DR Environmental Film Festival in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources will hold a special screening of the documentary film Mother Caring for 7 Billion, in commemoration of International Women’s Day. | Read More >
GFDD Short Film Wins Best Documentary at the 2014 Green Lens Environmental Film Festival

De Kalb, Illinois, February 27, 2014
GFDD received recognition at the Green Lens Environmental Film Festival 24-27 February 2014, where its short film "Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience,” an official selection of this year’s festival won the Best Documentary Category. | Read More >
Questions Seeking to Send a Message to the World is Main Topic of Workshop Held in Collaboration with Human

Santo Domingo, February 17, 2014
The FUNGLODE-hosted workshop, “The Art of the Interview: Techniques for Establishing Good Dialogue in the Production of a Documentary,” introduced French filmmaker Yan Arthus-Bertrand’s new documentary Human as well as serving as a practical session wherein part of the film’s technical team explained to the audience about the methods they use in doing the film’s interviews and shared tips on how to connect with their interview subjects. | Read More >
GFDD and Human Film Crew to Give Workshop on “The Art of the Interview: Techniques for Establishing Good Dialogue in the Production of a Documentary”

Santo Domingo, February 15, 2014
As part to the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival’s (DREFF) year-round activities, GFDD and the film crew of Human are organizing a workshop on documentary interviewing techniques for filmmakers, journalists and broadcasters. The workshop will take place on Monday February 17 at 6:00 pm at the offices of FUNGLODE in Santo Domingo. | Read More >
GFDD Short Film Wins in the Documentary Category at Green Lens Environmental Film Festival in Illinois

New York, February 12, 2014
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s Short Film "Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience” (¿Basura o recurso? Experiencia de la República Dominicana?), has been selected as best Documentary at the Green Lens Environment Festival, which runs from February 24-27 in downtown DeKalb, Illinois. | Read More >
Dominican Students Conquer New Heights on Mountain Hike to Pico Duarte

Santo Domingo, February 8, 2014
The 9th Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) and the Siempre Mas Foundation, concluded successfully, this time with 75 students and staff members. | Read More >
Dominican Student Group Set to Conquer New Heights on Mountain Hike to Pico Duarte

Santo Domingo, February 6, 2014
The Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development's DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) and the Siempre Mas Foundation, set off today, this time with 75 students and staff members. For the ninth time since the cultivation of the initiative at DREFF 1 in 2011, selected student will endure the thrill of a four day climb to conquer the tallest peak in the Antilles, Pico Duarte. | Read More >
DREFF signs agreement with the Vida Azul Foundation to Promote Environmental Education

Santo Domingo, February 4, 2014
With the intention of educating children and adults on the importance of preserving the environment, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival and the Vida Azul Foundation began the year with the signing of an inter-institutional collaboration agreement to undertake an educational program at the recently opened Espacio Verde (Green Space), located in the Sambil Commercial Center in Santo Domingo. | Read More >
Audience Braves Cold to Attend GFDD’s Environmental Short Film at Princeton's Eco-Fest

New York, January 31, 2014
In complete contrast to the deep chill outside, a warm-hearted welcome was afforded to those souls that braved freezing temperatures to attend the screening of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development's Short Film "Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience" at the 8th Annual Princeton Environmental Film Festival (PEFF) at Princeton Public Library on January 31st. | Read More >
GFDD’s Participates in the Princeton Environmental Film Festival with its own Dominican Eco-Short

New York, January 29, 2014
As part of its mission to elevate awareness of environmental challenges and to promote the sustainable use of natural resource, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is pleased to announce its participation in the 8th annual Princeton Environmental Film Festival, to be held in Princeton, New Jersey, from January 30 – February 9, 2014. | Read More >
GFDD's New Series of Eco-Courses Aid Sustainable Agricultural Development in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, January 24, 2014
On Tuesday January 28th, GFDD’s EcoHuertos program will be launching its new series of workshops with a training session on basic cultivation practices. This will be held at the Fray Ramon Pane School in Santo Domingo. A total of three new courses have been added to the program that will help build capacity and train students, teachers and parents on topics such as basic garden maintenance, organic composting and pollinators and pests. | Read More >
GFDD’s Dominican-made Short Film Spotlightling The Importance of Responsible Consumption Screened during International Recycling Festival in Europe

New York, January 22, 2014
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s 2013 original 17 minute short film "Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience " (¿Basura o Recurso/Materia Prima? Experiencia de la República), which recently premiered during the III DREFF in Dominican Republic in September, and at FICMA in Spain in November, was also screened on December 14, 2013 as part of the three week long International Festival of Recycling Art of Catelonia. | Read More >
GFDD’s Eco-Huertos Program Brings Year to-a-close with Creation of 8 New School and Community Gardens

Santo Domingo, December 12, 2013
On December 11th, the Eco-Huertos Program, which seeks to support sustainable garden creation in schools and communities throughout the Dominican Republic, successfully concluded a series of induction workshops, culminating in the establishment of 8 new fruit and vegetable garden systems. | Read More >
DREFF joins the Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in raising awareness for ocean conservation

Santo Domingo, December 6, 2013
As part of GFDD’s Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings program, the DR Environmental Film Festival in collaboration with the Dominican Vice Ministry of Coastal Marine Resources celebrated a screening of the documentary film Planet Ocean on December 6th at Ministry headquarters in Santo Domingo. | Read More >
DREFF Presents its Environmental Agenda in 20th Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA)

Barcelona, November 9, 2013
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, presented its year-round Environmental Program agenda at one of the most recognized festivals in Europe, the Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA) in Barcelona, Spain. | Read More >
Announcing the Winners of III DREFF Audience Award

New York, October 30, 2013
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is pleased to announce this year’s Audience Award Winners. Out of III DREFF’s diverse selection of acclaimed films – 15 featured films, 6 short films, 5 Dominican productions and 2 retrospective films– audience members selected their top picks. | Read More >
DREFF to participate in 20th Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA)

New York, October 29, 2013
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, will be traveling to Barcelona, Spain, from November 5 – 9, 2013, to participate in several activities complementing screenings at the 20th Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA), one of the world’s largest and most established film festivals of its kind. | Read More >
GFDD and FUNGLODE Films Hold Special Screening of La Montaña

Santo Domingo, October 26, 2013
On Saturday October 26, GFDD and FUNGLODE were delighted to offer a special screening of the newly released Dominican film, “La montaña” (The Mountain). The activity was organized for the students who participated in the Educational Excursions to Pico Duarte, a program which form part of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) since 2012. | Read More >
GFDD and Funglode Films presents special screening of The Mountain

Santo Domingo, October 25, 2013
On October 26th, GFDD and FUNGLODE are proud to organize a special screening of the new film The Mountain, for students whom have participated in the Educational Expeditions to Pico Duarte, a program which forms part of the DR Environmental Film Festival since 2012. | Read More >
DREFF Represented at the Annual Environmental Media Awards (EMA), Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, October 19, 2013
On a kind invitation by Stuart and Julie Sender, director and producer of Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World, an acclaimed environmental documentary screened at DREFF 2013 and nominated for 2013 EMA awards, the DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) was invited to participate in the biggest environmental, media and entertainment event of the year held annually in Burbank, Los Angeles. | Read More >
Eco-Huertos Program takes root in San Cristobal

Santo Domingo, October 18, 2013
On Saturday, October 19th, GFDD and FUNGLODE are proud to announce that Ecohuertos, a program that supports the creation of organic and sustainable vegetable gardens in schools and communities throughout the Dominican Republic, will travel to San Cristobal to impart an induction workshop for members of the Fundación Iglesia Centro de Fe y Vida Abundante. | Read More >
DREFF Shows Trashed at Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in Attempt to Elevate Waste Management Awareness

Santo Domingo, October 17, 2013
As part of GFDD’s Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings program, the DR Environmental Film Festival in collaboration with the Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources held back-to-back screenings of the documentary film Trashed. | Read More >
DREFF joins the Siempre Mas Foundation in realizing the Sixth and Seventh Educational Expeditions to Pico Duarte

Santo Domingo, October 7, 2013
The Sixth and Seventh Educational Expeditions to Pico Duarte, organized by Karim Mella’s Siempre Mas Foundation, in collaboration with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) among other organizations, took place this past September 12-15 and October 3-6, respectively. | Read More >

Santo Domingo, September 27, 2013
Low Emissions-High Effect: DREFF Sets Out To Offset Carbon Footprint
Santo Domingo, September 25, 2013
Director of DR Environmental Film Festival Encourages Paradigm Shift to Slow Down Pending Damage to Natural Resources
Santo Domingo, September 9, 2013
DREFF Participants Learn To Use Audiovisual Media to Promote Conservation and Environmental Topics at DREFF’s Workshops, and a Special Master Class
Santo Domingo, September 8, 2013
Film about Man’s Most Basic Necessity, WATER, Closes the III Dominican Environmental Film Festival
Santo Domingo, September 7, 2013
DREFF Announces Winners of Second Edition of Globo Verde Dominicano Contest
Santo Domingo, September 7, 2013
Experts Share Their Experiences on Environmental Festivals
Santo Domingo, September 6, 2013
British Film Director Receives Recognition Award at DREFF
Santo Domingo, September 6, 2013
Otter 501 A True Story about Conservation of the Species
Santo Domingo, September 6, 2013
GFDD and FUNGLODE Inaugurates the III DR Environmental Film Festival in Several Cities around the Country on Thursday
Santo Domingo, September 5, 2013
GFDD and FUNGLODE Celebrate Opening Night Ceremony of III DR Environmental with Film Festival with Eye-opening Documentary about Population Growth
Santo Domingo, September 4, 2013
DREFF Panels, Workshops, and a Special Master Class Provide Ideal Platforms to Learn about Environmental Issues
Santo Domingo, September 3, 2013
Environment Dictionary Exhibit Inaugurated at the Dominican Children’s Library
Santo Domingo, September 3, 2013
Join In with Fun and Meaningful Activities at the III Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, 4-8 September 2013
Santo Domingo, September 2, 2013
DREFF Activities to Kick-Off with Opening of Two Extraordinary Exhibits
New York, August 28, 2013
Jon Bowermaster to be Guest of Honor of III DR Environmental Film Festival
Santo Domingo, August 24, 2013
GFDD, FUNGLODE and the Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster Present the III Edition of the DR Environmental Film Festival
New York, August 23, 2013
Renowned filmmakers Lucy Walker and Yann Arthus-Bertrand participate as Guests of Honor during the III DR Environmental Film Festival
Santo Domingo, August 15, 2013
GFDD and FUNGLODE in Association with the Perelló Cultural Center present the third edition of the Dominican Environmental Film Festival in Baní
New York, August 5, 2013
Follow DREFF's New Blog
Santo Domingo, July 12, 2013
GFDD & FUNGLODE present III DR Environmental Film Festival
Santo Domingo, July 12, 2013
The Globo Verde Dominicano Award Extends its Registration and Delivery Deadline at the Request of Contestants
Santo Domingo, July 3, 2013
III DREFF Convenes First Volunteer Meeting
Santo Domingo, June 28, 2013
III DREFF Convenes First Volunteer Meeting
Santo Domingo, June 13, 2013
Certification Ceremony for Participants of 4th and 5th Educational Expeditions to Pico Duarte
Santo Domingo, May 23, 2013
GFDD Hosts a Series of Recycled Art Workshops at the Centro Cultural Perello in Bani
Santo Domingo, May 13, 2013
GFDD and FUNGLODE Rated Among Top Fifty Environment-Minded Organizations
Santo Domingo, May 7, 2013
GFDD Organizes a Recycled Art Workshop in Samaná
Santo Domingo, May 2, 2013
GFDD Hosts Recycled Art Workshops at the Dominican Children and Youth Library
Santo Domingo, April 26, 2013
DREFF Participates in Constanza's Spring Fair with Environmental Film Screenings
Washington DC, April 22, 2013
GFDD and FUNGLODE celebrate Earth Day at the OAS HQ, and in DC Schools
Santo Domingo, April 18, 2013
GFDD and FUNGLODE Collaborate with United Nations System in DR to Screen Documentary Surviving Progress in Honor of Earth Day Celebrations

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DREFF Year Round Programs

The Eco-Huertos Program seeks to support the creation of organic and sustainable vegetable gardens in schools and communities throughout the Dominican Republic. Through ongoing field activities, the program bolsters the natural sciences curriculum in the schools.

The contest is divided into two categories: short films and public service announcements. With this contest, GFDD and FUNGLODE seek to promote environmental filmmaking as a platform to educate and raise awareness.

The ReCrearte Program aims to raise awareness of the 3Rs of solid waste management: reduce, reuse, recycle. The workshops also emphasize and demonstrate how recycling waste into art can empower individuals and communities alike.

As part of its mission to reach more communities, institutions and individuals around the country, the DR Environmental Film Festival organizes film screenings year-round, providing the opportunity to bring successful film programs to new and remote communities.

Complementing the DREFF's mission, the GFDD has risen to the challenge and, since 2012, has started producing its own short documentary films that highlight and raise awareness about important local environmental issues.