Hollywood celebrities and the film industry have become increasingly interested in environmental issues, as is evidenced by several high-profile events, such as the Coral Reef Project, sponsored by James Cameron (Titanic, etc.), and, incidentally, sponsored in a much smaller way by the Moondance International Film Festival .

Continuing with the Hollywood celebrity tree-hugger theme, Daryl Hannah is involved with "Grassolean", alternate fuels (www.grassolean.com), not to mention Woody Harrelson’s, Robert Redford’s, Ted Turner’s and Dennis Weaver's dedicated activities for saving the world environment, along with a whole host of others in the entertainment industry.

Moondance annually hosts a day-long series of well-attended, important environmental short and feature documentary films and discussions by environmental filmmakers from around the world at our film festival.

Moondance Film Festival plans a collaborative effort with some of the world's most influential environmental advocacy organizations and companies, harnessing the power of film and television to increase public awareness and activism on today's most important environmental issues.

Filmmakers’ and writers’ voices must be heard in the crucial battles to protect our air and water; our lands, conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, forests, and oceans; our wildlife; our children's future; and our planet's climate. Vital issues can be addressed in film, concerning habitats, biodiversity and natural resources.

Non-violent direct action and creative communication can expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future, for the benefit of humanity and Earth's biological diversity, and to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places while ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all.