2009 Souvenir Program Guide - California Film Institute

A WORD ON OUR
GREEN INITIATIVE
California Film Institute uses the power of fi lm to create awareness of
sustainability issues that affect us all. With leadership from PG&E, we’re
doing this through fi lm programming, on-site at our events, in our
buildings and in our daily actions.
THROUGH PROGRAMS…
• Environmental Youth Conference, featuring
environmentally focused fi lms and guests
• Year-round screenings at the Smith Rafael Film Center,
including recent socially conscious fi lms
• Active Cinema Program at the Mill Valley Film Festival
THROUGH PEOPLE…
• Green community partnerships for venues and events
• Sustainability education for staff, volunteers and audiences
THROUGH FACILITIES…
• Green Business Certifi cation at our offi ce and
at the Smith Rafael Film Center
• PG&E’s ClimateSmart program at our offi ce and theaters
• On-site recycling programs
• Locally produced organic food and wine at events
“We’re proud to help bring the Mill Valley Film Festival to our customers in Marin
and the Bay Area through PG&E’s sponsorship. Supporting great events like
the Festival refl ects PG&E’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our
communities—a commitment that extends from providing safe, reliable service
to offering one of the nation’s cleanest utility energy supplies.”
— Peter Darbee, chairman, CEO and
president of PG&E Corporation.