Ben Henretig
Founder & Creative Director
Micro-Documentaries
"Where did Bob learn this stuff? He is akin to a fountain of sage advice and a bottomless well of connections. It is clearly Bob Silvestri's passion (and EMF's) to help the filmmakers of this world make the right decisions and as a result, make it - and the good Lord knows we need more like him. He manages to be a true pioneer and a true averter of risk at the same time. And best of all? You can trust him."
Caroline Harrison
Producer / Director / Principal
Red Hot Green China - China & the US in the 21st Century
The Hive Studios
"Environmental Media Fund arranged a distribution grant at a critical stage in our project, and it made a big difference. They leave the drama for the films and know how to just roll up their sleeves and make things happen."
Frank Green
President
Green TV
"The exemplary manner with which EMF accounts for the concerns of funders as well as the needs of filmmakers makes working with them a pleasure."
Samantha Campbell
The Campbell Foundation
"As an advisor, EMF is innovative, responsive and has had a major impact on our ability as a festival, to reflect trends and relevancy for the film and television industry. EMF has redefined the meaning of the advisory role, 24/7."
Janet Rose
Executive Director / Festival Director
International Wildlife Film Center
International Wildlife Film Festival & Montana CINE International
"Bob Silvestri has been a very successful partner in our endeavors (the Natural Heroes PBS series). EMF clearly has excellent relations with potential funders and a keen sense of which funders to approach for which projects."
Nancy Dobbs
President
KRCB Television
"Environmental Media Fund fills a crucial gap in the media production cycle. Bob Silvestri is a "build a better mousetrap" kind of guy - always looking for fresh approaches and finding different possibilities and opportunities. And we are the very fortunate recipients of EMF's assistance."
Steve Cowan
President
Habitat Media, Inc.
"Bob Silvestri and Environmental Media Fund have become true partners in our quest to promote sustainability in food service. Not only has EMF brought relevant projects to our attention, Bob has become a sounding board and trusted advisor."
Maisie Ganzler
Director of Communications
Bon Appetit Management Company
"The EMF seal of approval has great value. They get results through their relationships with a variety of private and corporate foundations. We feel working with them strengthens our chances of finding new partners and funding sources."
Ryan Britton
Executive Director
Earth & Sky
"I cannot recommend Environmental Media Fund more strongly. At every step of the way I found them to be thorough and precise, superb at follow up, expansive in their thinking, and most importantly a caring and sensitive partner in our efforts."
Sheila Laffey, Ph.D.
Producer
EnviroFilms
Adjunct Professor of Film
Santa Monica College
"You kept pushing the story for grabbing the audience by the lapels and not let go. Your having wrangled with me on the direction and fate of this film has made me imagine more for it."
Joe De Francesco
Director / Editor / Principal
Silk Purse Productions
"You saved my creative life."
JW Winslow
Founder
Fresh Art