Banana Split Accepted into International Environmental Film Festival

Banana Split a film produced and directed by Dr. Ron Harpelle and local filmmaker, Kelly Saxberg, has been accepted for competition at the -komedia International Environmental Film Festival in Feiburg, Germany, October 30 to November 2, 2003.

Since 1984, -komedia has presented the latest environmental film productions and film and television trends from around the world. An average of 40 - 50 feature films, documentary films, experimental, and animated films take part in the competition. An international jury awards eight prizes annually.

"This is an exciting opportunity for us to showcase Banana Split to an international audience," says Dr. Harpelle.

The film will also be screened at Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival at Cornell University, October 3 to 9.

The -komedia Institute for Environmental Media is concerned with raising public consciousness about responsibility towards the environment and social justice. http://www.oekomedia-institut.de.

Dr. Harpelle is available for interview by calling 343-8691.

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Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Lakehead University, 343-8177