Inspiring Film Night - Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective

Event Description

PERMACULTURE = Permanent agriculture (Good for the earth, and us)

 

Are humans inherently bad for the earth? Or could we actually make this place sing with life?

 

Inhabit is a feature length documentary introducing permaculture: a design method that offers an ecological lens for solving issues related to agriculture, economics, governance, and so on. The film presents a vast array of projects, concepts, and people, and it translates the diversity of permaculture into something that can be understood by an equally diverse audience.

 

For those familiar, it will be a call to action and a glimpse into what's possible – what kind of projects and solutions are already underway. For those unfamiliar, it will be an introduction to a new way of being and a new way of relating to the Earth. For everyone, it will be a reminder that humans are capable of being planetary healing forces.

 

This is not just a film for people who want to grow their own food – this is a film for everyone! Permaculture is more than a method of farming, it’s a way of life. It’s about developing solutions and helping humans and the earth thrive together.

 

Watch the trailer here.

 

ABOUT THE EVENT

Before the film, you’ll be able to purchase delicious, organic meals and drinks made with local, sustainable produce. There’ll be local exhibitors to chat with and a guided meditation in the theatre.

 

After the film we’ll have a Q&A panel with local experts doing amazing things in this field.

 

Children are welcome and free.

 

Program for the evening:

5.45pm – doors open, organic meals available for purchase, chat to our local exhibitors

6.45pm – meditation in the theatre (please be seated in the theatre by this time)

7pm – film commences

8.30pm – Q&A panel

9pm – event concludes.

 

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MORE ABOUT THE FILM

Inhabit provides an intimate look at permaculture peoples and practices. Film makers Costa Boutsikaris and Emmett Brennan documented over 20 sites in a range of rural, suburban, and urban environments. They explored a breadth of response to local and global challenges from issues of food, water, and medicine, to governance, economy, and culture. 

 

In 2012, after finishing a Permaculture Design Course in NYC and graduating from film school, Costa raised funds on Kickstarter to convert a diesel van to run on waste vegetable oil. The money was also used to buy an 80 watt solar panel to create a renewable energy film vehicle that could allow for mobile editing and camera charging. 

 

The following spring Emmett joined on and the two set off on a four month journey, visiting around 22 permaculture sites. The pair launched a new Kickstarter campaign to raise money for editing/post production. After 8 days they surpassed their goal of $18,000 and eventually raised over $35,000 total.

 

FAQS

Where can I park?

There is parking behind the Multicultural Centre, just use the driveway beside the building. There is also plenty of on-street parking if the car park fills up.

Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes if there are tickets left. We will have eftpos.

 

Do I need to bring my ticket?
No, save the paper! Just tell us your name at the door.