About the Event: Barns of Rose Hill is proud to partner with the American Conservation Film Festival to present the Best of the Fest. For this event, we will screen four short films, all of which were official selections of the 2024 American Conservation Film Fest.
The Films:
Beautiful Poison John Sabraw is a renowned artist who goes caving in waders to extract pollution from rivers and turn chemicals into pigments in a former coal town. Not only does he create artworks exploding with color, he’s building a multi-million dollar carbon-neutral factory that will expand this process to create paint for industrial use, restoring miles of waterways and cutting carbon in one stroke. Read More »
Spear. Spatula. Submarine. With an avaricious appetite and rapid reproduction rates, the invasive lionfish is one of the planet's greatest eco-disasters. In this short documentary about sustainability and activism, a community of passionate Floridians use creative removal methods to save the waters they love. Read More »
The Last Ranger When young Lithais introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers that the desperate poacher is her father. Learn More »
Vanishing Oasis The Great Salt Lake provides for 10 million migratory birds every year, but if the lake continues to shrink, starving birds will line its shores and toxic dust storms will cloud Salt Lake City’s skies. Surprisingly, the root cause is not climate change butone that is more directly controllable. Can Utahns prioritize public and environmental health over short term economic gain? Read More »
Content Warning: These films are not rated. Some language and content may be inappropriate for children.
About the ACFF: The American Conservation Film Festival was created by a group of volunteers who shared both a devotion to film arts and a commitment to conservation. They also shared the belief that attitudes about the environment are shaped by our experiences in it and that people and their cultures are an essential part of Earth’s biosphere. From the outset, ACFF struck a chord with local film goers and tourists, now attracting more than 300 quality submissions each year, selecting just around 10% through a comprehensive and thoughtful jury process. Jury members include educators, film buffs, scientists, conservationists, and filmmakers. Visit conservationfilmfest.org for more information about the ACFF.
Date & Time: Friday, May 10, 2024. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the screenings will start at 7:00 PM.
Ticket Price: All tickets are general admission. $10 in advance until 3:00 pm on the day of event. $13 at the door. Children 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.
Ticket Information: Reserve tickets in advance online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (Noon to 3:00 PM – Tuesday through Saturday). When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message. All ticket sales are final; no exceptions.