Santa Monica College's Emeritus program will host "Earth Day at Emeritus," a free public event featuring short film screenings and a panel discussion on eco-filmmaking, on Wednesday, April 22, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
The event will be held in the Auditorium at the SMC Emeritus Campus, 1227 Second St., Santa Monica. Parking is available in the adjacent City of Santa Monica Parking Structure No. 2. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Films and clips from eco-filmmakers Sheila Laffey, Joseph Rosendo, and Nidhin Patel will be screened, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A moderated by Anabelle Munro, founding director of the Ethos Film Awards.
Laffey is an award-winning filmmaker and producer who launched and hosted SMC's Green Screen eco film series. Rosendo is a six-time Emmy winner known for "Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope" on PBS. Patel, a lecturer at California State University, Los Angeles, is an award-winning film educator with experience at the Hollywood Climate Summit and film festivals including NewFilmmakers LA and Outfest.
The event is a collaboration between Laffey's SMC Emeritus film class and the Ethos Film Awards 2026. The Ethos Film Awards International Film Festival, which celebrates purpose-driven storytelling, runs April 21-26 at Laemmle Monica Film Center, 1332 Second St., Santa Monica.
Events are subject to change or cancellation without notice, and additional events may be added. More information is available by calling 310-633-3595.
Edited by SMDP Staff