Fast Forward Eco Film Fest begins Jan. 16

Five acclaimed films are on deck to launch Erin’s 2013 Fast Forward Environmental Film Fest beginning Jan. 16 at the Erin Legion.

The first screening, How to Boil a Frog, is a madcap documentary by Vancouver filmmaker Jon Cooksey.

Cooksey teaches all about ‘overshoot’ - too many people using up too much planet way too fast. The serious part of the film - what we can do about this big pickle we’re in - has a huge dollop of Cooksey’s zany wit interwoven through a whole bunch of wonderful and practical wisdom.

The first film in the series is sponsored by Transition Erin and Harmony Acres.

Doors open at the Erin Legion at 6:30pm with the show to begin at 7pm.

The remaining four films in the 2013 Fast Forward series include:

- Last Call at the Oasis, Feb. 20, sponsored by Credit Valley Conservation.

- Chasing Ice, Mar. 20, sponsored by Wellington Water Watchers.

- Revolution, April 10, sponsored by Treehaven Natural Foods.

- Revenge of the Electric Car, May 8, sponsored by Everpure Bio-Diesel.

For more information contact Liz Armstrong at 519-833-4676 or Andrea Cuthbert at 519-215-6215, or visit Or http://Aanimad.com/transition/filmfest.