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Palastic

Palastic

By throwing plastic, we destroy the environment. Asghar Besharati

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Thirst

Thirst

The narration of human gratitude to nature by watering the birds is one of the ways of gratitude of the people of the island towards the universe. By Asghar Besharati

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Chal

Chal

Chal is a very short film, in fact it is a movement in sea and beautiful landscape it, perhaps short but effective for all of Creatures. By Asghar Besharati

Duration : 59s
Maturity Level : all

Resilience

Resilience

The ravaged nature finding its strength and gradually recovering alongside the vibrant resurgence of life. By Yunie Choi

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Ouroboros

Ouroboros

Ouroboros by Ben Readman is an audio-visual wordless narrative that engages with emotional, psychological, mythological, and philosophical discourse on topics such as climate anxiety, migration, grief, and the cycles of life within the context of the Anthropocene. It narrates the journey of a mysterious avian humanoid from its origin through an existential voyage of exploration, achievement, and enlightenment, to its demise and subsequent metamorphosis. The hero character urges us to listen to and learn from the collective acquired wisdom over millennia of existence. The film features diverse global landscapes, prehistoric animals, the cosmos, and the sublime in nature, serving as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Sound by Hélène Vogelsinger.

Duration : 10m
Maturity Level : all

Manifesto71 , slash and burn

Manifesto71 , slash and burn

Short film by Enrico Casagrande about the controversial practice of debbio (slash and burns), still widely used today in the campanias of the Po Valley. Debbio is the practice of burning the soil after harvesting, both to speed up fertilization through the burning of residual shrubs and to prevent possible diseases from lingering in the soil. The element of fire, its march, and the smoke enveloping the field, become the elements that give rhythm to the film, a kind of symphony inspired by De Seta’s short films.

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

Cracked

Cracked

A little girl lives in a village with her mother where water sources are dwindling by day. Drought effects her imagination, even her doodles and drawings. Not only people but the nature struggles with the unrelenting aridness. This little girl though, never loses hope. She tries to do as best she can, sacrificing from herself for her beloved nature. Mahmut Taş

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

We are the Earth

We are the Earth

In a world crushed by pollution, wars, eco anxiety, alienation of the individual and fear of the future, a human being is lying down, hopeless and surrounded by shadows. Yet, anger and refusal of the disaster to come will ignite in him/her a flame of life, carrying the hope of a better tomorrow. By Zoé Rose

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Not a long time ago

Not a long time ago

By Marcus Günther

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

The Bone (video edition)

The Bone (video edition)

The Bone is an interactive experience in virtual reality inside the skull of a wild salmon, where certain elements and narrations are to be discovered. Profoundly inspired by Dr. Martin Lee Mueller’s book Being Salmon, Being Human, these narrations address ethical and ecological issues related to salmon farming, domestication and coexistence with this species, from a non-anthropocentric, eco-philosophical and indigenous perspective. By Michelle-Marie Letelier This artwork has been commissioned by Screen City Biennial, co-produced by Art Republic, OCEANS21 and Interactive Media Foundation; co-created with Artificial Rome.

Duration : 8m
Maturity Level : all

The Bonding

The Bonding

This film by Michelle-Marie Letelier is the result of a digital and 16mm-film documentation of a bonding with farmed salmon during their 2,5-years programmed life. The project started on December 12th, 2019, with 100 genetically modified Salmo Salar eggs at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) in Matre, Norway, and culminated with 16 salmons on March 3rd, 2022. Filmed at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) in Matre, Norway, between 2019-2022.

Duration : 33m
Maturity Level : all

Transition 2.0

Transition 2.0

In a world on the verge of collapse, while the usual powerful only seek to continue benefiting from the global crisis, a motley group of players decide to change the rules of the game. By Gonzalo Cladera

Duration : 9m
Maturity Level : all

Cerca

Cerca

In a region plagued by drought, a mother and her children look for water, in one well after another, without success. When they finally reach a distant oasis, it is already surrounded and guarded by armed men. The family cannot go back, they decide to take a risk, cross the fence, evade the thugs’ threats and steal the liquid, but after achieving their feat they return home worried: today they were lucky, but maybe not tomorrow, by Carlos Roberto Reyes

Duration : 14m
Maturity Level : all

The most important thing is not to lose the beat

The most important thing is not to lose the beat

Humanity has long embarked on a kamikaze escape, knowing neither the consequences nor the fate, in a frantic race against the basic principles of its survival, of social cohesion, of ecology and of the search for its own voice. Through found materials and videographic archives, this work organically and visually raises this frantic race of man in search of an impossible future that is increasingly dark and leading to a suicidal end. By Juan Carlos García-Sampedro

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

Utopia

Utopia

Our blind spirits are looking for strength and vision before it’s too late to save our planet and see what could be a Utopia. By Michael Kongshaug

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Poopo

Poopo

In the last decade, due to energy demand, mining activity, and the effects of climate change, Lake Poopó, Bolivia’s second-largest lake, has dried up dramatically. With its disappearance, not only biodiversity is lost but also an ancient culture. Film by Sophie Bontemps, Nico Muñoz, Juliette Igier, Abdón Choque Flores, Félix Jiménez Gutiérrez, Erasmo Zuna Flores, Mael Mainguy, Les Nouveaux Jours Productions y El Mano Films

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

The Burgeoning No 1

The Burgeoning No 1

Intertwining my photographs of withered leaves on the surface of a forest pond and images I generated with AI, The Burgeoning Series explores the intersection between the natural world and technology, serving as a contemplative journey that urges viewers to reconsider the dichotomy between the organic and the synthetic. Through the lens of artificial intelligence, I delve into the potential for technology to act as a powerful ally in the preservation and restoration of our planet with the fervent hope that we can foster a symbiotic relationship between the natural and the technological realms to restore and protect the environment for future generations. By Katherine Boland

Duration : 1m
Maturity Level : all

1.5 Degrees of Peace

1.5 Degrees of Peace

1.5 Degrees of Peace is a character driven glimpse into the lives of 4 young activists living in regions affected by the nexus of climate change, conflicts, and militarization, exploring the connections and highlighting the links shared between these issues. The film contrasts our protagonists in their struggle for environmental justice, disarmament, and demilitarization, with the community, revolutionary love, and visionary solutions that exist within these movements. 1.5 Degrees of Peace takes us across the world, weaving together the stories of courageous efforts to safeguard the future of our planet and humanity. Kasha & Marla Slavner Global Sunrise Productions Inc.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Animal faces

Animal faces

From the first cellular organisms to mammals, including insects and reptiles, faces follow one another. All testify to the fantastic diversity of living things and the kinship that binds us all, us animals... Frédéric Médrano

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Hush

Hush

Hush is a project by artist Steve Messam. Situated in an old lead mining works (known as a hush) stretching 450m in length, this two-week long installation in July and August 2019 featured hundreds of saffron-yellow flags in one of the largest artworks yet created in the UK.The Teesdale valley is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NP AONB) and the artwork was created in partnership with the local authority. Plant and animal conservation is a vital aspect of this AONB and the area is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. All of the Hush materials were recycled and its impact assessed against the needs of protected fauna and flora in the Teesdale valley.

Duration : 17m
Maturity Level : all

A Movement In The Making

A Movement In The Making

Through the lens of UAL’s Climate Emergency Network, this film takes you through the network’s activities over the past year (2021-22) moments to mark by events, or gatherings. Moments to stop and name, reflect, measure and test. Creating a balance between evidencing progress, and continued experimentation. The network is finding their best way forward, led by the creativity of our students, staff, collaborators, challengers and friends. Paolina Stefani

Duration : 8m
Maturity Level : all

THE FOREST OF THE HONEY BEES

THE FOREST OF THE HONEY BEES

On the remote island of Ouessant, Isabelle balances life as a violinist and a beekeeper. She cares for her bees and shares enchanting stories and legends about them, inspiring her young daughter with each tale. Directed by Erwan Le Gal.

Duration : 20m
Maturity Level : all

MARTHA

MARTHA

This newly restored silent documentary from the 1910s reveals the heartbreaking story of the world’s most abundant bird species, driven to extinction within decades by human actions. Directed by Marcel Barelli.

Duration : 6m
Maturity Level : all

THE ISLAND

THE ISLAND

In a drought-stricken village, young Ada faces the possibility of her family leaving due to the relentless thirst. Determined to share her village’s story, she takes her camera to a once-thriving lake—now dry and cracked, with no water in sight. Directed by Mahmut TAŞ.

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all