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September 14, 2015

“All Things Dominican,” the New Publication of GFDD, Was Launched as a Part of the 5th Dominican Environmental Film Festival

At the ceremony, prizes for the Dominican Green Globe contest were also awarded

(Santo Domingo, September 11, 2015). “All Things Dominican,” the new publication of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), was launched on September 11, as a part of the 5th annual Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF).

This book, both in English and Spanish, is designed to present the main aspects of what it means to be Dominican as well as the natural resources and the culture of the country, from a modern and innovative point of view, in an easy to read manner, with emphasis on interesting and not widely-known facts.

Natasha Despotovic, the director of GFDD and DREFF, presented the book during an activity led by the President of GFDD and Funglode and the president of the DREFF, Dr. Leonel Fernández.

Despotovic explained that this book aims to promote the natural and cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic. She said that through its publication, it aims to inspire, inform, entertain and “to make us feel proud of our country, as promoters and protectors of All Things Dominican.”

The commentary on the publication was done by the anthropologist Delia Blanco, who stated that the book identifies Dominican nature in its form of being and by demonstrating the specific nature of each cultural detail. She said that there comes an important moment when it is necessary for new generations to have an instrument in which they can find themselves.

Blanco added that “in an anthropological way, the book elevates popular and traditional aspects, and raises them to the level of noble subjects, because Dominican nature is above all a feeling.”

Alexandra-Tabar-Natasha-Despotovic-Jonatan-Vila-Dr.Leonel-FernandezAwarding of the Dominican Green Globe Prize
During the activity, the winners of the Dominican Green Globe 2014 were announced. This year, there were four categories: Short films, Messages of Awareness, Photography, and for the first time, the Junior Green Globe, for high school students, in which they can produce short films with any device, whether a camera, telephone or a tablet.

This year’s winners were Jonatán Vila Gómez, in the category of Short Films with “7 Gramos”; Junior Cid, in the category of Messages of Awareness with “Sostenible”; Timoteo Rafael Cedeño in the category of Photography with “En busca del líquido apreciado”; and Rafael Alberto Sanchez and Adonis Franciel Fortuna in the category of Junior Green Globe with “Detrás de la silueta.”

The winners received their prizes from the hands of Dr. Leonel Fernandez, Natasha Despotovic and Alexandra Tabar, Multimedia Director of the GFDD, and the director of the Dominican Green Globe Prize.

During the event, the audience enjoyed the screening of the short film “Value of Life”, the most recent production of the GFDD/Funglode, under the direction of Natasha Despotovic. The documentary revolves around the natural capital and sustainable development of the Dominican Republic. What we saw on the screen last night represents a preliminary version of a feature-length film that the GFDD/Funglode is making, and which will premiere during the sixth annual Dominican Environmental Film Festival.

The guests ended the night with a toast in the Funglode lobby, in which they enjoyed gourmet Dominican food offered by Chef Tita.

About the Festival
Since its creation in 2011, the Dominican Environmental Film Festival, an initiative of the GFDD and Funglode, provides the public with a platform for knowledge and discussion on the environment and sustainable development, its challenges and best practices, as well as a way to celebrate the beauty and unique diversity of the Dominican natural landscape.

With a varied selection of films and numerous panels, workshops, seminars and community activities, the festival promotes dialogue and the exchange of knowledge and experiences, inspiring the Dominican public to carry out actions that contribute to the appreciation, conservation and sustainable use of environmental resources.

More information:
www.globalfoundationdd.org

 

@muestracine

(Versión en español) DREFF


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