Film and Discussion Panel - Australia Pumping Empty
Sustainable Maleny is very proud to announce a special film night and discussion panel which we hope will entertain, educate and inspire. The film is a brilliant one, but we're especially looking forward to the discussion panel afterwards, which will feature some local luminaries with inspiring visions for our future.
Australia Pumping Empty - Film night & discussion panel
Friday 17th October 7pm - 10pm
Maleny Community Centre
Maple Street
MalenyEntry $8 ($6 SM members)
Supper available
Australia Pumping Empty
This recently released documentary explores the issue of Peak Oil from an Australian perspective, and clearly explains the real reasons behind rising energy, food and fuel costs. Featuring interviews with experts in a range of diverse fields from geology to oil production, this landmark film is an fascinating guide to the implications of Peak Oil for Australia.
Followed by
Discussion Panel
A facilitated discussion focussing on local solutions to this global issue. Featuring five inspiring guests:
- Bob Abbot - Mayor of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council
- Morag Gamble - Permaculture educator and local food advocate
- Sonya Wallace - Co-founder of the Sunshine Coast Energy Action Centre
- Stuart McCarthy - of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil (ASPO)
Oh what a night!
Wow! The film and discussion panel night could not have gone better, from beginning to end.
The setup was finished well ahead of schedule, after several waves of volunteers arrived and everything seemed to self-assemble very quickly in an amiable flurry. Close to 200 people attended; close to the maximum capacity of the venue! The kitchen worked smoothly, serving a marvelous variety of donated home-made delicacies. The panel was full of interesting insights, and we finished up with a number of great comments and questions from the audience.
Over $2,000 was raised from entry fees, new memberships, refreshments and merchandise sales. We warmly welcome nearly 60 new members and look forward to your support and participation in the exciting project to build more sustainable and co-operative communities.
View News has written a detailed account of the night, which you can read on their website here:
http://viewnews.com.au/bm/news/hinterland-news/film-and-forum---fuel-for...
or here:
http://tinyurl.com/58y3aq
Steve Swayne took some photos, which you can view here:
http://flickr.com/photos/maleny_steve/sets/72157608139219881/show/
or here:
http://tinyurl.com/67v2gn
All in all, a hugely successful and stimulating evening.
For those who helped with the event, a huge THANK YOU for helping us pull off such an ambitious project. And a tip of the hat to Aquila Productions (http://www.aquilaproductions.com.au), who kindly allowed us to screen "Australia Pumping Empty" free of charge. You can buy the film on their website, or place an order through us.