KLEFF 2021 Announces Film Finalists
September 16, 2021
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The International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Fest (KLEFF) is back as a digital film festival for another year to continue its advocacy in climate action with a call-to-action Direction!
With new aspiration as a digital festival, KLEFF will once again be organized digitally to ensure its role as a media platform for filmmaking, story-telling and knowledge-sharing in the global transformational journey towards sustainability – in society, economy and environment, amidst the pandemic.
Returning from 2020 to continue its advocacy in climate change with a call-to-action theme: Climate Change (Yourself), KLEFF brings you thought-provoking films and stories, interdisciplinary panel talks and workshops on sustainability as well as creative digital content – all to inspire and empower people not only in climate change but also on a myriad of worldwide sustainability topics.
The 14th KLEFF will be happening from 24th October till 30th October 2021 at 3 platforms:
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Climate Change
Creative Inspiration
stories through lenses
Creativity comes in all sorts of forms, with films being one of them. We believe that the power of film has the ability to educate and advocate for sustainability from a myriad of integrated perspectives by painting a bigger picture of the world through the lenses of creativity.
Active Empowerment
human-first change
Taking action is the next crucial step for each individual to play a role in making a change for the environment, society and economy. We believe that the power of experiential learning can inspire and empower individuals from different walks of life to work together for an enriching and rewarding sustainability journey.
Digital FILM SCREENING
This centre of attraction of the festival advocates the usage of films as a tool of communication in spreading the message of sustainability. Films of various genres from different countries are screened during KLEFF for the public around the world to learn more about the different happenings of the world through the lens of filmmakers.
FILM COMPETITION
We believe that films with great sustainability messages and thought-provoking perspectives should be given a chance to be in the KLEFF Film Competition. The committee will nominate films that qualify into the final round and winning films will be awarded during the KLEFF Award Ceremony.
FILM SUBMISSION & Competition
Making Films, Making Changes!
KLEFF2021 IS NOW Open for Submission!
Film is a powerful form of communication and that is exactly what we want from you! This year’s theme is ‘Climate Change (Yourself), which boils down to self-initiated changes that we can make on different levels and capacities to create impacts. If you have an inspiring story with empowering messages that you urgently wish to share, submit them here! The theme encompasses films that cover the ecosystem of climate change, hence inter-related with other environmental, social and economic topics.
On top of that, the festival committee will choose films that qualify into the finalist round and if chosen as a winner, will be awarded by KLEFF.
Check out to learn the T&C's before submitting your film.
On top of that, the festival committee will choose films that qualify into the finalist round and if chosen as a winner, will be awarded by KLEFF.
Check out to learn the T&C's before submitting your film.
Now Open!
AWARD CEREMONY
An award ceremony where award-winning films are recognised and celebrated not only by KLEFF but also its partners from the governmental and corporate sectors.
Each year, there will be the general award categories and special award categories for films to participate in. Invited guests will also be able to network with the filmmakers, panel jury, festival partners, media and environment advocates.
School of Sustainability (SOS)
The SOS virtually brings in experiential learning sessions to the public in sustainability practices that adopt useful, relatable, fun and interactive practical skills. Changes can be initiated with how-to guide – a component that SOS will incorporate in this year’s focus on home-friendly waste management. At least 2 workshops are in store for you – definitely great for all ages!
Act4SDGs
Working and collaborating with different organizations and individuals, the Act4SDGs is a platform for various pocket events that act as catalysts to create an impact for the environment and communities, calling for action in different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Green Vibes
A lineup of various performances focusing on spreading environmental messages to the public. These local performances are performed in all genres and types in order to encourage more people to support environmental efforts and also taking action in the journey of sustainability on different levels. This year’s Green Vibes will be helping to fund-raise and support some of EcoKnights’ environmental outreach programs.
Volunteerism
Volunteers help the working committee to make each KLEFF successful. Every year we get around 200+ applications. They get exposure to the various efforts of sustainability in Malaysia together with an education and awareness on sustainability and what they can do. The youth makes up most of volunteers every year.
‘Pick Your Side’ Petition
As a mandate to this year’s KLEFF, the festival aims to collect public petitions through film screening sessions, whereby the collective response will be used to request for governmental support towards environmental education and advocacy. The goal is to collect at least 10,000 signs as a mark for a bottoms-up approach to the demand for screening award-winning environmental films in the mainstream media.
Petition progress
1.95%
195 Supporters
10,000 Goal