Jesus Thief
Curated by KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Film & Animation – 16 min
A young boy at a strict Catholic school must reexamine his perceptions of right and wrong when he is blackmailed into stealing the Baby Jesus from the class nativity scene.
Premiering on May 1st, 2025
Mastering the Digital Slot Market: The Case ofTriple Fortune Dragon
As the online casino industry continues to evolve, developers and operators alike are seeking reliable, rigorous methods to evaluate the quality and fairness of their
Net Zero Speaks with Felicia Marcus
Curated by Protect Our Planet & Planet Classroom
Activism – 8 min
In Net Zero Speaks renowned climate leader Felicia Marcus joins host Cherry Sung to discuss innovative water solutions, climate equity…
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
The Mozart Project: Mozart Piano Trio in B-flat major
Curated by Bard College Conservatory of Music
Dance & Music – 27 min
The Mozart Project is a masterful exploration of classical music, bringing to life Mozart’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major with a stunning performance by emerging artists from the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
The Island
Curated by KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Film & Animation – 5 min
Using a found-footage style, this short film immerses viewers in her once-thriving village, now barren from drought. Emotionally powerful and…
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
Delay
Curated by Planet Classroom
Film & Animation – 9 min
A simple date spirals into eerie chaos as reality glitches, forcing the protagonist to question fate and free will. With symbolic foreshadowing…
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
The Coral Crisis
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
Collaborating with Google DeepMind, Ben has developed Surf Perch, an AI system that analyzes reef health through sound. The Coral Crisis is a cutting-edge…
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
Courage and Tech: Waymo Restores Veteran Independence
Curated by Planet Classroom
Activism – 3 min
For visually impaired veterans, regaining independence is a daunting challenge—until technology steps in. Courage and Tech: Waymo Restores Veteran Independence follows the inspiring journeys of Rob, Teresa, and Sheldon, veterans who…
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
Peabody Dance – Valse Brilliante
Curated by Planet Classroom
Dance & Music – 1 min
Choreographed by Lori Belilove, Peabody Dance – Valse Brillante is a dazzling tribute to Isadora Duncan’s revolutionary artistry. Featuring students from the Peabody Conservatory…
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
Dr. Steven Bird’s Work to Save Indigenous Languages
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
Through the Aikuma Project, Bird is working with communities worldwide—from Nepal to Brazil—to document and protect disappearing dialects. This short film highlights…
Premiering on April 1st, 2025
Can AI Help Doctors Catch Sepsis Before It’s Too Late?
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 2 min
Sepsis can look like a mild fever or confusion—until organs begin to fail. Catching Sepsis Sooner follows clinicians racing against the clock and spotlights a new backup in their workflow: Sepsis ImmunoScore from Prenosis.
Premiering on July 1st, 2026
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER vs Beef: The Carbon Slowdown
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
Could plants look and taste like meat—and help the planet? Our film follows Impossible Foods, founded by Stanford biochemist Patrick O. Brown, on a mission to cut the footprint of what’s on our plates.
Premiering on July 1st, 2026
Net Zero Speaks with John Nielsen-Gammon
Curated by Protect Our Planet & Planet Classroom
Activism – 10 min
Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon joins Pranav Kumar Gahadwal to explain how climate change intensifies Texas drought, flooding, and extreme heat.
Premiering on June 1st, 2026
Mr Moore’s Gift
Curated by KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Film & Animation – 15 min
t’s almost Christmas in modern day NYC, and Maggie wants to hear her favorite poem, Twas a Night Before Christmas. But how did this poem come to be written? And who was Clement Clark Moore? Settling down to sleep, there’s magic in the air.
Premiering on June 1st, 2026
Personas de Pixan
Curated by Actuality Abroad
People – 8 min
Personas de Pixan, is a short film directed by Dominique Sample, that looks inside the lives of indigenous women in Guatemala.
Premiering on June 1st, 2026