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April Bucksbaum

The Baum Foundation

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What I do

I create communications and films that connect audiences synergistically while making them aware of the issues so they can take a step forward toward action.

Have you been involved with film in your work? If so, how and what was your role?

I have been involved with film as a producer and collaborator for over 20 years.

How would you like to work with film in future?

In the future I would like to tell stories that connect and resonate with audiences to move them to action.

3 things you've worked on that have done real good in the world

1. PLANTING TREES WORLDWIDE -- Focusing on millions of trees being planted on devastated coal-mined land in Appalachia; improving habitats, environmental health and bringing dignity to people in the U.S.
2. WORK ON MARINE PROTECTED ARES -- Collaborating with a coalition of organizations with the mutual goal of teaching the public and stakeholders throughout California, and worldwide, about the benefits of setting up a Network of Marine Protected Areas.
3. PRESIDENTIAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN -- Working with a team of leading Americans to create a list of top priorities for the President to take action and make steps towards offsetting the negative effects of climate change.

Documentaries you have seen recently and loved: Bag It -- by Susan Beraza My Father, the Captain --by Jean-Michel Cousteau Queen of the Mantas -- by Andrea Marshall
Who or what has changed the world the most in your lifetime?: A message from Jacques Cousteau over thirty years ago -- "People protect what they love." Having some humor in the midst of degradation and collapse.
Which issue keeps you up at night?: Plastic, plastic EVERYWHERE. Radical loss of biodiversity. The slow pace of major governments to commit to reduction of greenhouse gasses.