Being a Green Festival, Lifft India uses the strength and outreach of films to bring public into global awareness about importance of “Eco Freindly”, ‘Zero Waste’ and ‘Go Green’ concepts to restore and retain the environment from being destroyed.
Lifft India is amongst the first film festival to introduce the concept, category and culture of Green Film in the Indian film festival circuit which includes films on nature, natural resources, environment and wild life.
Being a major tourist destination, Lonavla requires to be protected from letting its environment and forest life from being hampered and save its green belt and water bodies.
Film, Art and discussions with relevant and compelling action steps provide a catalyst to inspire all to change attitudes and habits.
International filmmakers are given the much needed opportunity to screen their new works in Lonavla and other parts of the world to increase awareness about their view points and films to encourage young people to participate by creating content and events to inspire the next generation of filmmakers, environmental leaders and green advocates.
GOALS
Spread awareness about the menace of Dengue and Malaria that result from poor waste management and lack of basic cleanliness in the parts of Lonavla town that needs immediate attention for improving garbage disposal system along with “Swachch Bharat” initiative.
We keep our use of paper materials to a bare minimum and that too by using recycled paper and no glue or staples. Materials such as guest passes, signage, banners and décor are reusable from one year to the next.
We encourage sponsors & supporters to spread their messages through our electronic materials and on-screen at the events to reduce the need for paper promotional materials eliminating the need for paper handouts.
Lifft India supports filmmakers to increase the impact of their stories. Lifft India provides a participatory space for this network of documentary film professionals to thrive.
On Annual basis, Lifft India shall honor films and filmmakers for their Green Films, which gives winners additional industry recognition for their work.
*Green Film / Environment Film – sub categories : { more than 5 minutes and not exceeding 120 minutes}
WILD LIFE
DEVELOPING CITIES
CHANGING CLIMATE
ENERGY RESOURCES
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
REINVENTING FOOD
OCEANS
RIVERS
LAKES
FORESTS