ALT EFF 2024 Film Festival Returns to Mumbai to Ignite Climate Conversations
The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) returns to Mumbai for its 2024 edition, running from November 22 to December 8 at Liberty Cinema. Since its inception in 2020, ALT EFF has become a significant platform for environmental storytelling, bringing global issues of sustainability and climate change to the forefront through cinema. The festival is expanding its reach, with screenings in over 70 cities across India, including villages, fostering a wider conversation on environmental challenges.
ALT EFF was launched in Panchgani, Maharashtra, and quickly grew into India’s leading environmental film festival, screening over 50 films annually. It features a mix of international and Indian films across genres like documentaries, fiction, and animated films, all exploring themes such as climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. The festival’s hybrid format includes both in-person and virtual screenings to maximize its impact.
Prominent figures like Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, serving as the brand ambassador, and acclaimed director Richie Mehta, who advocates for environmental consciousness, support the festival. Notable films this year include Poacher (directed by Richie Mehta), focusing on illegal wildlife trade, and The Last Forest, a documentary on India’s indigenous tribes fighting deforestation. These films highlight the intersection of human activity and environmental destruction, encouraging activism and reflection.
Kunal Khanna, co-founder and festival director, emphasizes the festival’s mission to make environmental films accessible to people across India. With his experience in sustainability policies from his time in Australia, Khanna advocates for climate justice and highlights critical issues like marine life, indigenous cultures, and the cost of capitalism. The festival not only entertains but also sparks conversations, inspiring audiences to reflect on their own roles in addressing climate change.
Inception & Growth: Launched in 2020 in Panchgani, Maharashtra, ALT EFF has grown into India’s leading environmental film festival.
Dates & Location: The 2024 edition takes place from November 22 to December 8 at Liberty Cinema in Mumbai.
Film Selection: Screens approximately 50 films annually, blending Indian and international works focused on environmental and socio-ecological issues.
Festival Format: Hybrid approach with both in-person screenings and virtual events.
Themes: Covers climate change, biodiversity, conservation, sustainability, and the impact of human activity.
Prominent Figures: Actor Jackie Shroff is the brand ambassador; director Richie Mehta is an advocate for environmental consciousness.
Notable Films: Highlights include Poacher (on illegal wildlife trade) and The Last Forest (on indigenous tribes defending the environment).
Reach & Accessibility: Expands to over 70 cities across India, including 30+ villages, making the festival accessible to diverse communities.
Vision: Aims to inspire environmental activism and spark meaningful conversations on climate justice through cinema.
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| ALT EFF 2024 Film Festival returns to Mumbai (Nov 22 – Dec 8, 2024) at Liberty Cinema | Event: All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024 |
| Focus: Raising environmental awareness through films | Start Date: November 22, 2024 |
| Theme: Climate change, biodiversity, sustainability | End Date: December 8, 2024 |
| Key Films: Poacher (wildlife poaching) & The Last Forest (tribes vs industrialization) | Screening Locations: 70 cities & 30 villages in India |
| Brand Ambassador: Jackie Shroff | Number of Films Screened: 50 |
| Festival Director: Kunal Khanna | Festival Start Year: 2020 |
| Director of Poacher: Richie Mehta | Festival Launch Location: Panchgani, Maharashtra |
| Hybrid format: In-person & virtual events | |
| Mission: Promoting environmental activism through cinema |
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