Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), one of Asia’s largest international film festivals is all set to rock on 18 October commemorating its 21st anniversary. With plans to promote environmental preservation, TIFF sings the motto: “Action! For Earth!” and takes pride in flagging its official green earth poster. Much to my non-surprise, the festival will feature green carpet (red seems to be out for them) designed using recycled plastic.

The event would witness the bestowing of the special trophy named ‘The Earth Grand Prix’ to the best film supporing environmental science and protection. Spreading a message about ecology and environmental concerns, proceedings is on to organize conferences and movies may also serve as a potential medium.

Tatsumi Yoda, chairman, TIFF has supported the step as he believes that movies are reliable medium to convey the fact that beuty of the planet needs to be protected at any cost. Exemplifying it is a documentary to-be-featured here: Silent Voice Silent Color, which clearly depicts the weaving and dyeing using nature’s resources on the island of Iriomote and how two people fight to protect this tradition.

Without any further thought, I believe that the hard-pressed efforts by TIFF need a round of applause for its considerate policies in favor of the Earth and its protection.

Via TreeHugger