Filmmaker Kiran Rao has joined the jury panel of All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2022. ALT EFF is one of India’s only film festivals focused on sustainability, nature and the environment. This year's festival will take place from November 17-27, showcasing 55 films in a mix of virtual and limited physical screenings.

Kiran is the co-founder of Paani Foundation, which works towards drought prevention and watershed management in Maharashtra. The filmmaker in the past has supported causes pertaining to preservation, environment and nature.

On becoming part of the jury, Kiran says, “I have had a wonderful time being part of the jury of All Living Things Environmental Film Festival. The festival has always been active in spreading awareness about the environment, and I am very happy to have been invited to participate. This year’s curation has some really excellent films which showcase a diverse range of environmental issues from all over the world. ALT EFF is an urgent initiative, and a fine example of how cinema can change our perspectives and habits, and help us preserve our natural world. I hope that people sign up and watch these films, to truly appreciate how we are one planet and all life is interconnected.”

Earlier, Newton and Sherni director Amit Masurkar had joined the jury of ALT EFF 2022. The festival is conceptualised by environmental entrepreneur, Kunal Khanna.