Color of Autumn
Curated by KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Film & Animation – 15 min
Narrative short film Color of Autumn depicts a precocious eight-year-old Black girl who lives with her hardworking parents and her adoring, wise grandmother…
Premiering on May 1st, 2026
Mental Health That Meets You Online
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 2 min
This short film explores how Talkiatry, founded by Robert Krayn and Dr. Georgia Gaveras, is transforming mental health care in the U.S.
Premiering on May 1st ,2026
Natura Umana: Rediscover Human Nature
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
In a world overwhelmed by digital noise, Natura Umana: Rediscover Human Nature invites audiences to break free.
Premiering on May 1st, 2026
Whale Whisperers: Humans and AI Decode the Deep
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
Whale Whisperers: Humans and AI Decode the Deep explores Project CETI’s groundbreaking work in decoding whale communication using AI.
Premiering on May 1st, 2026
Net Zero Speaks with Josheena Naggea
Curated by Protect Our Planet & Planet Classroom
Activism – 8 min
Dive into ocean conservation and climate action with Dr. Josheena Naggea on Net Zero Speaks. Hosted by Monaaleekh B.K. Gowda and produced by…
Premiering on April 1st, 2026
Sensi.AI: AI for Senior Care
Curated by Protect Our Planet
Science & Technology – 2 min
Facing growing eldercare challenges, families are seeking smarter ways to support aging loved ones. Enter Sensi—a discreet, in-home audio pod powered by AI.
Premiering on April 1st, 2026
Pedal it Forward
Curated by Actuality Abroad
Activism – 10 min
Pedal It Forward is a short documentary directed by J. Cole Gerke, that teaches viewers about Freddy Candia, a passionate innovator in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Premiering on April 1st, 2026
Airbnb & AI: Empowering Inclusive Tourism Worldwide
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 1 min
Discover how Airbnb is revolutionizing tourism with AI-powered tools that empower local hosts, boost small-town economies, and create jobs.
Premiering on April 1st, 2026
While Every Sense Is Nourished, the Soul Rests
Curated by Planet Classroom
Dance & Music – 7 min
A dance film made as a collaboration with choreographer Darla Johnson and her students for the ACC fall semester Sophomore Performance…
Premiering on April 1st, 2026
Solving Global Hunger at Its Roots
Curated by Planet Classroom
Science & Technology – 3 min
Solving Global Hunger at Its Roots explores the worldwide hunger crisis and the powerful response led by Action Against Hunger.
Premiering on April 1st, 2026
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