Who’s behind greenmotions?

Our history

The Greenmotions film festival, formerly Greenstorming, was launched in 2014 by an international group of students enrolled in the Master’s programme Renewable Energy Management at the university of Freiburg. Soon afterwards, volunteers from other fields joined the team, continued the work and eventually founded the non-profit association Greenmotions. Since 2018 Greenmotions benefits from the official support of the city of Freiburg, which helps us to finance a few minijobs for crucial tasks. Most of the work however, is done by our wonderful group on a voluntary basis.

Our vision

We envision a world where sustainability isn’t a niche cause but a shared societal mindset. Protecting the planet remains our core, but we think bigger: we see nature, the environment, people, politics and the economy as an inseparable web. True care for the earth therefore means championing social justice and recognising how these strands influence one another. By nurturing open, respectful dialogue, we want to co‑create a fair, resilient future for everyone.

Our missions

We use film as a catalyst – We believe that film and culture are powerful drivers of dialogue. By curating and screening eco‑focused films that ignite conversation and enriching them with panels, workshops and Q&A sessions, we aim to deepen our understanding of environmental issues, sustainability and just transitions.

We activate change makers – With our screenings, we encourage the sharing of concrete ideas and resources by experts but also our audience. We show pathways to action and enable participants to make a real impact locally and globally.

We amplify the regional community and civic network – Our festival also functions as a networking platform for NGOs, cultural groups, filmmakers and citizens in Freiburg and beyond. With year‑round screenings in partnership with various local partners we also extend our reach beyond the festival.

Together, we aim to transform audiovisual storytelling into a tool for education and community building encouraging collective action toward a fair, resilient future.

Our values

Three pillars guide how we work internally and partner with the wider world.

  • Sustainability – We protect the planet and advance social justice while designing workloads that keep our team healthy and resources balanced.
  • Connection – We stay linked to nature, to each other, and to diverse perspectives, turning collaboration into a vibrant community that fuels fresh ideas.
  • Respect – We value every contribution, big or small, honor every voice, set realistic expectations, and continuously refine our processes to serve people—not the other way around.

These three pillars are the values we continually strive to embody—an invitation for everyone to adopt and grow with them.

Our team

Camillo Brand

Short film Award

Jil Dannwolf

Graphic Design & Website

Laure Kervyn

Fundraising

Svenja Ludwig

Kids programme

Robert Meysen

Website & Audience Award

Elise Petitjean

Audience Award

Caroline Riesterer

Communication with Filmmakers

Maria Isabel Rojas Rojas

Special Topic Award

Tobias Schächtele

Graphic Design & Short film Award

Carlotta Stark

Communications

Contact us

The association thrives on the volunteer spirit of its members— a vibrant mix of students and professionals ranging from their early  20s to mid‑40s (and beyond). Because of our history, we are used to working in English and German, and give priority to English when international volunteers are there. Want to join the team? Then check here how to do it!

Love letters and physical mail can be sent to our postal address:

Greenmotions e.V.
Rehlingstraße 9
79100 Freiburg
Germany

The yearly Greenmotions filmfestival takes place at the Kommunales Kino Freiburg located at the Alte Wiehrebahnhof Freiburg.