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
Net Zero Speaks With Andrew Blakers
Curated by Protect Our Planet & Planet Classroom
Activism – 10 min
Can the world run on 100% renewable energy without blackouts or rising costs? Professor Andrew Blakers joins host Ivan Ransom to explain how low-cost solar power and pumped hydro storage can deliver reliable electricity around the clock.
Premiering on August 1st, 2026
The Happiness Shop
Curated by Actuality Abroad
People – 10 min
The Happiness Shop is a short documentary directed by Brianna Avnell that takes viewers into a small retail shop in Vietnam where creativity and opportunity meet.
Premiering on August 1st, 2026
Can Los Angeles Pull Off the 2028 Olympics?
Curated by Planet Classroom
Entertainment – 4 min
Los Angeles is about to host the 2028 Olympics—but there’s one big problem: the city might not be ready. After pulling off one of the only profitable Games in history in 1984, LA is trying it again with a risky “no-build” plan.
Premiering on August 1st, 2026
Your Necklace
Curated by KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Film & Animation – 5 min
“Your Necklace” is a personal narrative film that explores the social isolation director Kayla Ling struggled with as a young girl, and how she received kindness from older students to find her voice and lead with inclusivity and compassion.
Premiering on August 1st, 2026
Late Night Lifeline AI Help for East Asia Youth
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 2 min
At 2:13 a.m., the city glows and a teen can’t sleep. Late-Night Lifeline follows East Asia’s youth as they turn to always-on chatbots—ChatGPT and China’s ERNIE Bot—for breathing tips, journaling prompts, mood check-ins, and links to real help.
Premiering on August 1st, 2026