Planet in Focus

Producer Charlotte Engel won the 2011 Planet in Focus Green Pitch with her film, Carpe Diem, about North America’s battle with the Asian carp. PIF asked Charlotte how her documentary has been progressing since October:

“CBC’s The Nature of Things has given Carpe Diem: A Fishy Tale the green light.  So, Team Carp will hit the waters of southern Illinois this August. There, they will dodge slimy fish, film The Red Neck Fishing Tournament and hang out with The Carp Hunters.  Further filming will take place in August and September in Ontario, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. The film will be delivered to CBC’s The Nature of Things in spring 2013 for a fall broadcast on CBC.”   For more details, visit http://www.rockyenta.com

What’s some good pitching advice? “When you practice, use iMovie and film yourself pitching, and then watch back,” answers Charlotte. “It’s great for timing yourself and to note how many times you say, ‘Ummm.’”

REMINDER: The 2012 Green Pitch application deadline is August 10. Submission guidelines on and application available at http://planetinfocus.org/film-festival/industry/green-pitch-submissions/

Tags: Asian carp, Carpe Diem, Charlotee Engel, environmental film, Green Pitch, Planet In Focus