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Program Details
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The program will consist of short films from the Rational Middle series along with a discussion moderated by producer and director Gregory Kallenberg, featuring energy experts selected by each participating local World Affairs Council.
About the Films
The Rational Middle Energy Series uses the medium of documentary film to open a discussion about the importance of energy issues regionally, nationally, and globally. By utilizing the power of film combined with compelling experts and fact-checked resources, The Rational Middle has become a powerful tool to incite action for the betterment of our communities, our economy, and the environment.
With the need to provide access to energy, food, and clean water for a growing global population, economic efficiency, security, and the threat of the effects of climate change inaction, the energy future is a topic that needs to be addressed. Our ability to face these challenges with civil, solutions-based discussions is crucial to finding solutions that will benefit all mankind.
The Rational Middle aims to jump start the discussion with a goal of creating change through individual, municipal, corporate, and government action.
Together, we can create the energy future.
Gregory Kallenberg is the director and a producer of the Rational Middle Energy Series. He deeply believes that people can come together to find balanced and rational solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, including utilizing viable sources of energy for the future. Kallenberg's background includes writing and story editing for the award-winning production house Bluefield Productions. He has also written for Esquire Magazine, the New York Times, the Austin American Statesman, among other publications. Kallenberg graduated from the University of Texas where he received a degree in Film. He also attended the film program at the University of Southern California.
Events will be held through June 30, 2015. Please let us know your preferred dates.
Costs
Councils will be reimbursed after the submission of a final event report for up to $5,000 to cover travel and lodging for the speaker and event costs. Councils are encouraged to plan events that will utilize the full amount of the grant.
To Apply
The Rational Middle Energy Series is sponsored by Shell Oil Company (Shell). The views expressed as part of the Rational Middle Energy Series may not necessarily reflect the views of Shell or any of its affiliates.
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