Looking Forward / Avenir
Synopsis
An awakening of civic conscience in the time of climate change. Looking Forward (“Avenir” in French) is the charming and uplifting portrait of a collective in search of meaning, in the shadow of global warming. This 26-minute documentary tells the story of a group of people who get politically involved for the first time. In an attempt to get elected to the town council, they tackle the issues of climate crisis and democracy, which threaten their Alpine ski-resort, La Clusaz. Award Winner – LA Independent Women Films Awards 2021. Best Short Documentary – Berlin Indie Film Festival 2021. Best Short Documentary – Brussels Capital Film Festival 2021. Nominee – Producers Guild of Europe Awards 2021. Honorable Mention – American Golden Picture International Film Festival 2021. Nominee – London Eco Film Festival 2021. Finalist – Sweden Film Awards 2021. Award Winner – Boden International Film Festival 2021. Official Selections 2021: BANFF, British Documentary Film Festival, Bright Future Independent Film Festival Gothenburg, Toronto International Women Film Festival, Dolomiti Film Festival, Montreal Independent Film Festival, Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival.