Lebanon – DBGYFF 2024 at USEK

08 November 2024

Jounieh, Lebanon – October 2024 – From October 17-18, 2024, USEK – the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in Jounieh, Lebanon, hosted the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF), bringing together a diverse group of students and faculty for an enriching two-day event. Approximately 100 attendees, primarily adults, participated in screenings and discussions. The event began with a welcome speech by the Head of the Communication Arts Department, who introduced the festival and presented its highlights. Over the course of the event, 60 films were screened each day in three separate batches, with breaks in between. Invitations were sent via email to students, and the screenings attracted students from the Cinema & TV major, as well as volunteers from the Human Sciences Department and Public Speaking course. The screenings were followed by thought-provoking discussions covering urgent climate issues, youth responsibility in environmental protection, and the sustainable practices highlighted in the films. The students engaged deeply with the content, reflecting on their roles in climate action and inspired to take more active positions in advocating for the environment. The students expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to view such a wide array of films from across the globe, with the animated films being particularly well-received. The event proved to be a truly enriching experience, sparking a passion for environmental advocacy and inspiring the participants to play a more active role in protecting the planet.

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