AI for a Better World – Pearse Keane: AI Eye Scans to Save Sight
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 11 min
In this episode of AI for a Better World, host C. M. (Cathy) Rubin speaks with Professor Pearse Keane, Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at University College London and consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Premiering on November 1st, 2025
Net Zero Speaks with Ben Williams
Curated by Planet Classroom
Activism – 9 min
In this episode, marine biologist Ben Williams (University College London & the Zoological Society of London) reveals how AI + bioacoustics can “listen to the reef” to detect hidden signs of recovery. Drawing on 900,000+ underwater sound detections from reef…
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

El Libro Volador
Curated by Actuality Abroad
Activism – 8 min
El Libro Volador directed by Teun Brock, is a deeply engaging short film that follows a group of children in a rural village and school as they learn to read and discover the magic of literature. The books and education is funded by the Bibliobus project in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

Safe, Cheap, Green: Flint’s Battery Revolution
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
Discover how Flint, a Singapore-based deep tech company, is revolutionizing energy storage with biodegradable paper batteries. This short film reveals how Flint’s award-winning technology offers a safer, cheaper, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries…
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

Lia IRL
Curated by KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Film & Animation – 14 min
Young boy with learning difficulties befriends a voice-activated AI assistant that unknowingly prepares him for the real challenges of life.
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

The Danish Refugee Council: A Humanitarian Lifeline for the Displaced
Curated by Planet Classroom
Activism – 3 min
In a world where over 100 million people are displaced, The Danish Refugee Council: A Humanitarian Lifeline for the Displaced reveals how DRC provides vital, people-centered support in crisis zones worldwide.
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

Sun Over Haven
Curated by Actuality Abroad
Activism – 7 min
Sun Over Haven, is a short film by Yanny Yan that highlights the amazing work being done at Haven Training Restaurant in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The restaurant is a social enterprise that helps young Cambodians from tough backgrounds by giving them real training and experience in the hospitality industry.
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

The Future of Human Like Robots
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 2 min
Sanctuary AI is revolutionizing the future of work with human-like robots powered by advanced AI. Phoenix™, driven by the Carbon™ control system, mimics human intelligence, dexterity, and adaptability, enabling robots to perform complex tasks across industries.
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

Dystutopic
Curated by Planet Classroom
Dance & Music – 14 min
The title of this piece, Dystutopic, is a neologism created by merging two opposing words: dystopia and utopia. By fusing these two concepts into a new term, the performance evokes the central existential dilemma of the human condition…
Premiering on November 1st, 2025

Hebbia: AI-Powered Neural Search for Research
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 2 min
In today’s information overload, finding clear answers is harder than ever—especially for professionals that have to deal with dense documents. Hebbia is an AI-powered research tool that helps with that.
Premiering on November 1st, 2025
Net Zero Speaks with Daniel Kammen
Curated by Protect Our Planet & Planet Classroom
Activism – 10 min
Climate scientist Daniel M. Kammen (Johns Hopkins; IPCC; NAS) joins host Ricardo Delgado Lander on Net Zero Speaks to outline five steps toward a just energy transition…
Premiering on January 1st, 2026
AI and the Future of Decent Work (with Ambassador Shea Gopaul)
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 13 min
Host C. M. Rubin interviews Ambassador Shea Gopaul (IOE/UN) about aligning AI innovation with decent work, inclusion, and sustainability.
Premiering on January 1st, 2026

Reachy 2: The Open Source Robot Helper
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
Reachy 2, developed by Pollen Robotics, is a modular, open-source humanoid robot designed to make robots more accessible, ethical, and human-friendly. Built with ROS2, Python, and powered by AI…
Premiering on January 1st, 2026

Karen Slack: Songs & Stories (with Erika Switzer)
Curated by Bard College Conservatory
Dance & Music – 1 hr 30 min
Description coming soon!
Premiering on January 1st, 2026

Refuge
Curated by Actuality Abroad
Activism – 8 min
Refuge is a short film directed by Aubrie Campbell Canfield that follows Lloyd Thorne, a U.S. Army veteran from Vietnam who has dedicated his life to supporting fellow veterans.
Premiering on January 1st, 2026