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Three years ago, I cut an environmentally themed science-fiction short called Exhibit Earth. Written and directed by Kelvin C. Bias, this spare but dramatic film is a cautionary tale set in the year 3797, when all life on Earth is extinct, yet one haunting artifact remains. Comprised entirely of photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope and NASA footage of the Earth taken via satellite, the film presents our planet as viewed from space, looking distant and lonely; familiar, yet alien. Enhanced by an elaborate sound montage created by composer and sound designer, John Plenge, the film reminds us how small and precious our planet really is and paints a bleak final portrait of humanity—violent till the very end.

In 2007, Exhibit Earth premiered at the Festival International du Film d’Environment in Paris, France, and was recently selected to screen at a very special film event. I’m pleased to announce that from December 7-19, 2009, the film will play at an environmental film festival in Copenhagen during the United Nations Climate Conference. Screening at The Danish Film Institute, where a record audience is expected to attend, Exhibit Earth will be part of a program aimed at raising environmental awareness during the summit. Anticipated as one of the most important international events of the decade, the conference will be attended by high-ranking representatives from over 200 countries who will attempt to define an international framework for the fight against global warming. It’s an historic moment, and I’m truly honored that a small film I have edited will be seen by people who have the power to determine our future—for better, or worse. The film event is sponsored by The GoodPlanet Foundation.

Assuming you won’t be in Copenhagen for the summit, I’ve posted Exhibit Earth below. Take a look.

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(Exhibit Earth, 2007)

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Credits: Writer/Director – Kelvin C. Bias, Editor/Titles/VFX – Faisal Azam, Sound Editor/Mixer – John Plenge