Swimming Upstream
Curated by COMMFFEST
Film & Animation – 15 min
Swimming Upstream documents the Japanese Canadian community’s case against the British Columbia…
Premiering on May 1st, 2021
The Mime
Curated by KIDS FIRST!
Film & Animation – 19 min
At a fish restaurant in Jeju Island, there is a mother who has been living as a sea woman for her life and…
Premiering on May 1st, 2021
Hero
Curated by Battery Dance
Dance & Music – 7 min
Hero is a breathtaking short dance film highlighting personal growth. Featuring gravity-defying…
Premiering on May 1st, 2021
Unharnessed
Curated by NFFTY
People – 13 min
Documenting the connection between human and horse, “Unharnessed” explores a unique rehabilitation…
Premiering on May 1st, 2021
NSP: Ethan Wang
Curated by Young Artists & Writers/Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
People – 3 min
Ethan reads “Zero.”
Premiering on May 1st, 2021
Olivia’s Birds
Curated by Young Voices for the Planet
Activism – 7 min
11-year-old Olivia raises $200,000 to clean oiled birds after the BP spill and then speaks to her congressmen…
Premiering on April 1st, 2021
All It Gives
Curated by NFFTY
Dance & Music – 15 min
From dancing in the hallways at her high school to winning battles across the globe, Nigerian immigrant Kosi…
Premiering on April 1st, 2021
Take a Stand for Animals
Curated by Xtalks
Activism – 5 min
Mphukira talks of the need for animal protection in Africa from an African’s perspective.
Premiering on April 1st, 2021
Addiction & Art
Curated by Addiction & Art
People – 7 min
The visual arts team up with science to promote needed dialogue about substance abuse and addiction…
Premiering on April 1st, 2021
I’m a Child
Curated by KIDS FIRST!
Film & Animation – 3 min
I’m a Child leads us on a simple, whimsical journey to understanding the importance of coming to grips with the Climate Crisis.
Premiering on April 1st, 2021
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
Virtual Sculptures
Curated by Planet Classroom
Film & Animation – 25 min
This visually stunning film brings each piece to life, blurring the lines between physical and virtual art. With ASMR-inspired sound design and mesmerizing movement, Virtual Sculptures redefines the art-film experience.
Premiering on April 1st, 2025