RISE - CAFF 2020 Selection

A poetic expedition between two islanders, one from the Marshall Islands and one from Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), connecting their realities of melting glaciers and rising sea levels. Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner and Aka Niviâna use their poetry to showcase the linkages between their homelands in the face of climate change. Through this video we get a glimpse at how large, and yet so small and interdependent our world is.

Dan Lin is a professional photographer and photojournalist. Dan entered into the film world as a response to the complexity of issues arising from the Pacific, with a desire to provide a more visceral experience for broader audiences. He is primarily interested in telling stories of indigenous peoples and their connection to the land and sea.

There’s more to the story!

Read more about Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, Aka Niviâna, and their poetic journey. Our friends at 350 have also produced a behind-the-scenes video explaining the inspiration and process – watch here!

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The mission of the Climate Action Film Festival is to bring together stories and filmmakers from around the globe to address the climate crisis.

The first annual Climate Action Film Festival premiered in February 2020. CAFF is a celebration of short films with a focus on solutions to the climate crisis. These times require collective action. Our goal is to promote diverse solutions and unite our efforts in pursuit of a common goal.

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