GFDD and FUNGLODE are delighted to announce that on Monday August 27, 2014, the acclaimed Showtime Series Years of Living Dangerously won the 2014 Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series”. The series was also nominated by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming”.

Years Of Living Dangerously is the first documentary series devoted to climate change ever to appear on a major network or premium cable. Its 9 episodes were produced by such notorious filmmakers as James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Weintraub and Academy Award nominated filmmaker, broadcast journalist and screenwriter Stuart Sender.

Stuart was present for the Third Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) during which he took part in panel discussions of his film Harmony. The film showcased the initiatives of the foundations of H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, looking at the root causes of the global problems we face and offering 21st century solutions that highlight the benefits of sustainable development.

This year, GFDD and FUNGLODE are delighted to note that Stuart will be returning to the Dominican Republic for the fourth edition of the Festival on September 10-14, 2014, to screen an episode of the acclaimed series Years of Living Dangerously, featuring Matt Damon and Michael C. Hall. The episode will touch on the transverse impacts of climate change, as it focuses on the effect of extreme heat on human health and mortality, with a focus on research that has uncovered that rising temperatures are creating a worldwide public health emergency.

About DREFF
DREFF aims to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of environmental issues among Dominican audiences. At the same time, the Festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Dominican Republic’s natural heritage and offers insights into attitudes and actions that will contribute to its appreciation, conservation and sustainable use.

By screening a diverse selection of high quality films that deal with pressing issues, and by organizing discussion panels with environmental experts, filmmakers and other stakeholders, the Festival seeks to promote dialogue and inspire Dominican audiences to adopt practices that will ensure the country’s environmental sustainability and health.

By bringing together youth, scholars, experts, activists, filmmakers, representatives of the public and private sector, non-governmental enthusiasts, as well as wide audiences from all walks of life, the Festival promotes programs and projects that contribute to environmental protection, conservation and sustainability.