National Wildlife Federation "My Terra" Contest
National Wildlife Federation "My Terra" Contest
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BATTLE FOR TERRA
Roadside Attractions and National Wildlife Federation Partner for 3-D Theatrical Release On May 1, 2009
Groups Team Up To Launch National MY TERRA Contest to Promote "Battle For Terra", the Film's Environmental Themes, and to Get Kids Outside!
Los Angeles, CA (April 13) - BATTLE FOR TERRA is a fantastic journey to worlds we have only dreamed of. It is a story of friendship, family, sacrifice and most importantly, the realization that all of our survival relies on our earth's precious natural resources. The film features the vocal talents of Evan Rachel Wood, Luke Wilson, Justin Long, Amanda Peet, Chris Evans, Brian Cox and Dennis Quaid and is the feature directorial debut of acclaimed short filmmaker Aristomenis Tsirbas.
"The film is timely and its powerful environmental theme underscores the limits of our planet, as well as the value of living connected to nature and to our natural resources on which all life depends," says Carey Stanton, Senior Director for Education, National Wildlife Federation.
"This is a true partnership which affords National Wildlife Federation and BATTLE FOR TERRA a platform to leverage both the unique beauty and 3-D technology of the film with the environmental theme and messages for tolerance and peace," adds Eric d'Arbeloff, Co-President of Roadside Attractions.
The MY TERRA Contest is for children in grades 3-8 and asks kids to find and write about a place in nature special to them, just like the natural world is special to Mala and Senn, two teens who live on the planet Terra. Battle for Terra brings to life another world with 3-D technology. The contest reminds families that our natural world is 3-D too. You can touch the trees, the soil and rocks, smell the plants and see amazing things in nature right outside your doorstep. For complete contest details and other fun activities, go to www.BattleForTerra.com. Prizes for 3rd-5th grade students include a digital camera and day with a wildlife photographers and 6th-8th graders could win a two-week trip with Adventures Cross-Country as part of their California Community Service program.
BATTLE FOR TERRA made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, and has since thrilled festival audiences worldwide. The film has been honored for its environmental awareness themes and stunning animation with the Silver Griffin Award at the 2008 Giffoni Film Festival; the Grand Prize for Best Animated Feature at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival; the Crystal Heart Award at the 2008 Heartland Film Festival and most recently the Truly Moving Picture Award. In preparation for the U.S. release, Snoot Entertainment, the Los Angeles based creative team has rendered the entire film in stereoscopic 3-D using a proprietary in-house process. Stuart Fords IM Global will handle international.
ABOUT ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS: Roadside Attractions is a film distribution company committed to championing independent films with a willingness to entertain. The company works with filmmakers to devise innovative marketing strategies that encourage audiences to see films that are not typical studio fare. Roadside Attractions current releases include Ramin Bahrani's GOODBYE SOLO, winner of the 2008 Venice Film Festival's FIPRESCI International Critics' prize, Sundance Film Festival documentary thriller, THE COVE and RJ Cutlers much anticipated documentary THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE.
ABOUT NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION: National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest conservation organization, publisher of award-winning Ranger Rick®, Your Big Backyard®, Wild Animal Baby® and National Wildlife® magazines. We educate and motivate more than five million members, partners, affiliates, and supporters to seek solutions to reduce global warming, protect and restore wildlife habitat, and connect people of all ages with nature. For more information visit www.nwf.org.
Roadside Attractions and National Wildlife Federation Partner for 3-D Theatrical Release On May 1, 2009
Groups Team Up To Launch National MY TERRA Contest to Promote "Battle For Terra", the Film's Environmental Themes, and to Get Kids Outside!
Los Angeles, CA (April 13) - BATTLE FOR TERRA is a fantastic journey to worlds we have only dreamed of. It is a story of friendship, family, sacrifice and most importantly, the realization that all of our survival relies on our earth's precious natural resources. The film features the vocal talents of Evan Rachel Wood, Luke Wilson, Justin Long, Amanda Peet, Chris Evans, Brian Cox and Dennis Quaid and is the feature directorial debut of acclaimed short filmmaker Aristomenis Tsirbas.
"The film is timely and its powerful environmental theme underscores the limits of our planet, as well as the value of living connected to nature and to our natural resources on which all life depends," says Carey Stanton, Senior Director for Education, National Wildlife Federation.
"This is a true partnership which affords National Wildlife Federation and BATTLE FOR TERRA a platform to leverage both the unique beauty and 3-D technology of the film with the environmental theme and messages for tolerance and peace," adds Eric d'Arbeloff, Co-President of Roadside Attractions.
The MY TERRA Contest is for children in grades 3-8 and asks kids to find and write about a place in nature special to them, just like the natural world is special to Mala and Senn, two teens who live on the planet Terra. Battle for Terra brings to life another world with 3-D technology. The contest reminds families that our natural world is 3-D too. You can touch the trees, the soil and rocks, smell the plants and see amazing things in nature right outside your doorstep. For complete contest details and other fun activities, go to www.BattleForTerra.com. Prizes for 3rd-5th grade students include a digital camera and day with a wildlife photographers and 6th-8th graders could win a two-week trip with Adventures Cross-Country as part of their California Community Service program.
BATTLE FOR TERRA made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, and has since thrilled festival audiences worldwide. The film has been honored for its environmental awareness themes and stunning animation with the Silver Griffin Award at the 2008 Giffoni Film Festival; the Grand Prize for Best Animated Feature at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival; the Crystal Heart Award at the 2008 Heartland Film Festival and most recently the Truly Moving Picture Award. In preparation for the U.S. release, Snoot Entertainment, the Los Angeles based creative team has rendered the entire film in stereoscopic 3-D using a proprietary in-house process. Stuart Fords IM Global will handle international.
ABOUT ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS: Roadside Attractions is a film distribution company committed to championing independent films with a willingness to entertain. The company works with filmmakers to devise innovative marketing strategies that encourage audiences to see films that are not typical studio fare. Roadside Attractions current releases include Ramin Bahrani's GOODBYE SOLO, winner of the 2008 Venice Film Festival's FIPRESCI International Critics' prize, Sundance Film Festival documentary thriller, THE COVE and RJ Cutlers much anticipated documentary THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE.
ABOUT NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION: National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest conservation organization, publisher of award-winning Ranger Rick®, Your Big Backyard®, Wild Animal Baby® and National Wildlife® magazines. We educate and motivate more than five million members, partners, affiliates, and supporters to seek solutions to reduce global warming, protect and restore wildlife habitat, and connect people of all ages with nature. For more information visit www.nwf.org.
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