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Join The Collider and award-winning producer and director, Garrett Martin, for this special one-time screening of a film that journeys through breathtaking Patagonia
The Collider is hosting a special one-time screening of “Unbounded: A Journey into Patagonia” on January 31, 2019, with all proceeds benefiting our Thomas R. Karl Internship Program. The doors of The Collider will open at 6:30 pm and the film will begin at 7:00 pm. A panel discussion with the film’s director, producer and cinematographer, Garrett Martin, will follow the screening.
Available online, tickets are $20 per person, $15 for active Friends of The Collider, or free with the purchase of a one-year Friends of The Collider gift. Tickets for those with a valid student ID are $10. Light refreshments and beer from our sponsor, New Belgium Brewing, will be provided.
About the Film
“Unbounded” is an adventure-travel documentary following a young, unaided crew of four as they hike and pack-raft for four months into the infinite region known as Patagonia. The crew’s journey is based along the “Greater Patagonian Trail,” a relatively unknown route that is now the longest continuous trail network in South America. The adventure takes the crew through dense forests, snow-capped mountains, active volcanoes, barren deserts and everything in between. The film focuses on discovering the indescribable factors of the region, learning the history and culture of the people living amongst the Andes, and bringing to light the incredible beauty of the area — all in an effort to help raise awareness of the need to preserve this untamed but delicate environment.
About the Filmmaker
Garrett Martin is the founder of VentureLife Films — an Asheville-based independent film production and environmental media company. “Unbounded” is his second feature documentary. His previous film, “Beyond Travel,” was chosen as an official selection for the Richmond International Film Festival and Creation International Film Festival, was selected into the Artist Circle for The Northern Virginia International Film Festival and won an award for feature documentary at the Cinema World Fest Awards.
Support The Collider’s Internship Program
The Thomas R. Karl Internship Program was established in honor of Tom Karl upon his retirement as Director of NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. This program provides semester-long internships for undergraduates seeking to enter this growing field. All proceeds of this event directly benefit this internship program and will fund more opportunities for students to work with the climate solution providers that are members of The Collider.
About The Collider
The Collider is a nonprofit innovation ecosystem for climate entrepreneurship. We develop, train and fund next-generation entrepreneurs creating breakthrough solutions that enable humanity to adapt and thrive in a changing climate. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
