Grey Lynn 2030 started Green Screen in February 2009 at the Grey Lynn Community Centre, to show films that we thought would be of interest to our community and to create discussion and debate.
Over the years we screened docos with an environmental message, and covered everything from a man who builds houses out of plastic bottles (Garbage Warrior), the impact of globalisation on wine growing in France (Mondo Vino), colony collapse disorder in beehives (the Vanishing of the Bees), LA Latinos fighting to save the biggest community garden in the US (The Garden) to award winning New Zealand made documentaries such as This Way of Life.
The community screenings provided a lot of inspiration and calls to action.
After showing Tapped the movie for World Water Day in 2010 (in collaboration with EcoMatters) we were inspired to push for drinking fountains at West Lynn and Grey Lynn.
As films became more easily available on line Green Screen came to a natural end.
Thank you for all those who assisted with Green Screen over the years.
It was lots of fun!
Our Film Archive
We combined the films with our monthly community meetings.
Earth Whisperers/Papatuanuku at Bridgeway, Northcote
Earth Whisperers is going to have a special screening – Monday 29th June – 8.30 For more details contact the Bridgeway Theatre or www.wickcandle.co.nz Kathleen Gallagher’s latest film Earth Whisperers/Papatuanuku was shot at spectacular locations around New Zealand by acclaimed cameramen Alun Bollinger and Mike Single. This absorbing feature documentary focuses on 10 visionary New…
Read MoreGreen Screen – What About Me? June 2014
Vincent Dickie from Grey Lynn Farmers Market gave this DVD to me months ago, saying it is perfect for Green Screen. It sat there for weeks. Now I have seen it – uplifting, motivating, inspiring. Vinnie you are right. Thanks for the suggestion. So people, stop moaning “What about Me?” – looka the big picture…
Read MoreGreen Screen – Tonight! Friday 5th June
Due to it being Queens Birthday we are moving from our customary end of the month to a new date. Friday 5th June. 7.30 Grey Lynn Community Centre 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn $2 The film is Manufactured Landscapes. Synopsis MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES is the striking new documentary on the world and work of renowned artist…
Read MoreEarth Whisperers/Papatuanuku Documentary
Kathleen Gallagher’s latest film Earth Whisperers/Papatuanuku was shot at spectacular locations around New Zealand by acclaimed cameramen Alun Bollinger and Mike Single. This absorbing feature documentary focuses on 10 visionary New Zealanders out to prove that a shift in consciousness can heal our environment. You’ll be inspired, and never look at stinging nettle in your…
Read MoreClimate Sale – Movie Night at Auckland Uni
A Movie about Climate Change, Power, and Free Market Environmentalism Produced by Focus on the Global South;The Gr8 Climate Sale tells the story of how the governments of the countries responsible for causing Climate Change have avoided taking action to solve it while at the same time, helping their corporations with the help of the…
Read MoreMt Albert Transition Town Movie Night flier
Here is a link to a flyer Mt Albert Transition Town have made to advertise our next Movie Night ‘Garbage Warrior’ for Thursday 28 May. Please distribute to publicise this event. It would be great to have lots of people attend.
Read MoreMt Albert Transition Town Movie Night
Mt Albert Transiton Town is holding a movie night on 28th May at 7.00 Come and join us for our second in a series free inspirational movies. This month’s movie is ‘Garbage Worrier’. There will be time for discussion and to continue to build community connection. All welcome. This evening is also an opporunity to…
Read MoreDocumentary Film Festival
The Documentary Film Festival has lots of tempting films in it. This one looks a must see for Transition Towners. Recipes for Disaster Filmmaker John Webster does not want his children to have any cause for complaint that he did not personally do anything to reduce the effect of climate change. So he announces drastic…
Read MoreMovie Night – Feb 2009
Grey Lynn 2030 will be showing the End of Suburbia Preview below [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHr8OzaloLM[/youtube] Friday 27th Feb 7.30 Grey Lynn Community Centre Hall 510 Richmond Rd Cost $2
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