'Global Focus' Screened at Socially Conscious Film Festival

Episode 6 of the Janson Media series Global Focus (6 x 30') was recently screened at the 3rd Annual Cinéma Verité Film Festival in Geneva. The festival serves as a public and media platform dedicated to social and humanitarian commitment. Every year, filmmakers, committed artists, politicians and opinion leaders gather for thematic debates supported by the viewing of socially conscious films open to the general public. The theme this year was based on the 8 Millenium Development Goals voted by the United Nations in 2000 among which include ending poverty and combating the spread of HIV/AIDS.

In Global Focus, producers traveled worldwide to capture the triumphs and challenges of environmental heroes who have stood up to government, corporations and other adversaries. Their common goals are safeguarding the Earth"s natural resources from shortsighted exploitation and the long term effects of pollution, and fighting for environmental justice in their communities. These &'New Environmentalists&' employ a formidable array of weapons to wage their battles. Picket signs, solar panels, legal briefs, garden hoes, spirituality, pop songs, dance and sheer determination are among their many resources. The series of 5 half-hour films is now available to international Television, VOD, DVD/Video, Non-Theatrical, and New Media markets, exclusively through Janson Media. Episodes 104 and 105 of the series are available for screening at the Janson Media Screening Room at www.janson.tv.

Produced by the Mill Valley Film Group and hosted by Robert Redford, Global Focus boasts an impressive list of awards including a Special Jury Award at the recent EcoVision Film Festival, a Goldman Environment Prize, a Mion Environmental Film Award and more.

Cinéma Vérité is an independent, non-profit association based in Geneva. It emphasizes the role of films in advancing social and humanitarian causes. The Cinéma Vérité Awards ceremony celebrates the ability and determination of certain individuals to create positive social changes connecting their actions to the movies and the causes we all support. The people that we honor are those who inspire us to proactively contribute to our society.