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Environment 101

Environment 101

Three members of the "elite" attend an environmental class... Directed by Mehdi Fettah

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

The Fire Equinox

The Fire Equinox

The Equinoxial Fire is a powerful visual celebration of human resilience, the beauty of the elements, and the urgent need to protect our world in these challenging times. It serves as a reminder that even amid the flames, hope can arise, carried by those committed to fighting for a better future. Directed by Mourad Hamla.

Duration : 2m
Maturity Level : all

The Nature of the River

The Nature of the River

This captivating short animation film explores the parallels between a woman’s mental state and the life cycles of a river. The film delves into humanity’s connection with nature, reflecting on its wisdom, cyclical rhythms, and the wild instincts we all carry within. Created using the under-camera animation technique with ground coffee on a multiplane setup, the film combines minimalist visuals with a vivid, organic feel. This approach, along with the sparing use of digital editing, creates a poetic and open-ended narrative, allowing viewers to interpret the film emotionally rather than logically. Directed by Agnieszka Waszczeniuk.

Duration : 7m
Maturity Level : all

THE PERMACULTURIST

THE PERMACULTURIST

This film follows vegan chef and permaculture enthusiast Gaz Oakley as he travels across Wales, Uganda, and Germany, meeting permaculture expert Bemeriki Dusabe. A Congolese refugee who has lived in a Ugandan settlement for 16 years, Bemeriki has established a foundation that teaches others how to grow their own food. The film is a moving testament to resilience, focusing on themes of self-sufficiency, growth, community, and connection. Directed by Curtis Essel.

Duration : 9m
Maturity Level : all

The Last Wild Herd

The Last Wild Herd

For 27 years, the Buffalo Field Campaign has been at the forefront of the battle against the harassment and slaughter of Yellowstone’s buffalo — the last remaining wild, migratory herd of this keystone species. This film delves into the organization’s pivotal role in shaping the past, present, and future of buffalo management in and around Yellowstone. Directed by Aayas D. Joshi.

Duration : 12m
Maturity Level : all

Requiem for a Forest

Requiem for a Forest

Requiem for a Forest is a Black and White 1-channel film with a sound installation, reflecting on the catastrophic bushfires of the South East Coast of Australia during the summer of 2019-20. In consultation with Indigenous Fire Keepers, Australian filmmaker Tim Georgeson captures the environmental impact of the unprecedented fires across the Yuin Nation. Through moving images and sound, the film conveys the deep sense of loss felt by First Nations people and their journey toward healing. The project draws attention to the silence of death and the devastation of nature, offering a poignant reminder of the wisdom that was ignored and the need for respect for fire as a vital element. Directed by Tim Georgeson.

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Mystique Sequence

Mystique Sequence

This emotionally driven environmental film, directed by Tim Georgeson, explores the connection between the ocean and the landscape of Montauk, the most mystical and easterly point of Long Island. Through weather and textures, voice, sound design, spectacular scenes from high above and way below, and an eye that wanders deeply into both the elements of land and water, the tapestry of these landscapes are highlighted, fused and resolved. This powerful film evokes, and also questions, our world.

Duration : 10m
Maturity Level : all

Chanamee, Never Die

Chanamee, Never Die

Chanamee "Never Die" takes us on a cinematic journey through the Tanami Desert with the Karrinyarra people. Through fire, landscape, sound, and the Luritja language, the film captures the transformative power of fire and its connection to the land. This exhibition aims to inspire understanding, support climate movements, and advocate for Indigenous voices in ecological decision-making. Directed by Tim Georgeson.

Duration : 15m
Maturity Level : all

Mother

Mother

Mother takes us on a poignant journey through a post-apocalyptic world, where a young girl and her sick grandmother struggle to survive. As the grandmother passes away, she entrusts her granddaughter with a mysterious black box containing a levitating seed. After her grandmother’s death, the girl plants the seed, and in a moment of deep sorrow and connection to the earth, it miraculously grows into a towering tree. Directed by Charan M. S.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Glimpses Among Parallels

Glimpses Among Parallels

My research on the urban spaces of Vilnius explores how urban development and infrastructure decisions reflect the needs of residents, focusing on environmental sustainability and the creation of sustainable urban environments. I examine citizens’ access to green spaces, leisure areas, and their overall well-being in the city. Using contemporary animation tools, I create a dystopian narrative that provokes thought and raises important questions about modern urban development. By Olga Abramova

Duration : 6m
Maturity Level : all

Nilgiris: Customs and Culturescapes

Nilgiris: Customs and Culturescapes

The people of the Nilgiris in Southern India have nurtured a deep connection with their land for centuries, with beekeeping being a vital tradition that sustains both their livelihoods and environment. This documentary explores how changing landscapes threaten their way of life, and how their indigenous knowledge is key to preserving both their heritage and nature. By Pranjal Joshi

Duration : 19m
Maturity Level : all

The Heart of a Tree

The Heart of a Tree

This immersive film and photography project exploring humanity’s delicate relationship with nature, particularly in light of today’s climate crisis. Set in a barren, treeless landscape, the film imagines a future where humans must adapt to survive, harvesting air as the new gold and planting trees on desolate shores in hopes of restoring life. This visually arresting film serves as a metaphor for a world transformed by ecological disregard, capturing the tension between harmony and survival. Shot by Clare Langan with cinematographer Robbie Ryan and scored by Jóhann Jóhannsson, The Heart of a Tree is part of the Fondazione In Between Art Film collection, where it has sparked critical conversations on environmental balance and resilience.

Duration : 13m
Maturity Level : all

Un-Pollute

Un-Pollute

"Un-Pollute" explores the harmful effects of society on the environment, focusing on the urgent need for action in the face of climate change. As many of us strive to "re-" and "un-" through recycling, reducing, and reusing, the damage caused by industrialization and consumption is undeniable. The film symbolizes reversing the pollution—an act we may not be able to achieve if we continue ignoring the signs of global warming. This environmental message highlights the importance of changing our energy consumption patterns in transportation, homes, and factories, and adopting sustainable practices. The fight against the climate crisis requires collective action from both consumers and producers. By Zlatko Ćosić

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Calhoun

Calhoun

In a vibrant world, an innocent being awakens to the reality surrounding him. Full of curiosity, he encounters Luciole, a small, glowing, and benevolent creature. Together, they embark on an adventurous journey, forming a deep bond. However, as they explore further, they reach a powerful climax. Confronted by an overwhelming landscape, the truth of their environment is revealed: the majestic forest, once thought endless, is a fragile remnant of a nature that has long been extinguished beyond its borders. Directed by: Laura Casa, Elsa Barrere, Luis Costa

Duration : 5m
Maturity Level : all

Holiday Out

Holiday Out

In California, where over 172,000 people are homeless—making up 30% of the nation’s total—filmmaker Isabelle Hayeur captures the stark realities of life on the margins. Set in El Centro, this powerful footage reveals the struggles of those exposed to extreme heatwaves, floods, and lack of shelter or healthcare. The film highlights the urgent issues of housing, mental health, and addiction that contribute to California’s ongoing homelessness crisis.

Duration : 10m
Maturity Level : all

Spa Sybarite

Spa Sybarite

Filmmaker Joshua Dawson examines how capitalism thrives by profiting off human distress. Rather than addressing the root causes of climate change, the market offers “solutions” through wellness industries, which have become one of the fastest-growing sectors, now outranking the pharmaceutical industry. As climate change worsens, the wellness industry emerges as a major player, capitalizing on "climate anxiety" and selling coping mechanisms.

Duration : 3m
Maturity Level : all

Tellus Nullius: Sola

Tellus Nullius: Sola

‘Tellus Nullius - Sola’ was filmed and photographed in the far Northwest of the Scottish Highlands, an elemental terrain where the science of the Earth’s aeonic evolutionary timespan was historically established, evident in its distinctive, ancient geological structures and fossil materials. This is an immersively wild, beautiful and remote coastal region where the three eco-spheres of air, water and earth dramatically interact, yet a fragile environment struggling to survive the exploitation and depreciation humans have enacted in the relative ‘eye-blink’ of the age of the Anthropocene. Directed by Veronica Vossen

Duration : 11m
Maturity Level : all

Sympoiesis

Sympoiesis

Sympoiesis is inspired by Donna Haraway’s Staying with the Trouble. The film focuses on El Lago de Cuitzeo, Mexico’s second-largest lake, which is facing extinction due to urban development, land-use changes, fires, and neglect. Through this powerful visual exploration, the film highlights the ecological and social impacts of these forces, reflecting on the urgent need for action to preserve this vital natural resource. Directed by: Ana Baer

Duration : 6m
Maturity Level : all

Do birds pee?

Do birds pee?

Zinar, a curious 10-year-old boy, questions whether birds pee after learning about the food chain at school. Unsatisfied with the answer, he teams up with his older brother Agit to observe birds. However, they quickly realize that there are hardly any birds left in their village. Their search leads them to a dried-up lake, where they discover the devastating effects of a lost water source. In a hopeful gesture, Zinar leaves water in a bowl, and soon a bird drinks from it, offering a glimpse of nature’s resilience. Directed by Arif Canpolat.

Duration : 17m
Maturity Level : all

Dispnea

Dispnea

In Dispnea, the video immerses viewers in a chaotic and anxious state through a rapid succession of images. Drawing inspiration from Edvard Munch’s 1895 painting The Scream, it captures the overwhelming fear of an uncertain future. Gravitational anomalies, natural disasters, and crowds in frantic motion evoke the power and anguish of nature, particularly the recurring threat of tidal waves that swallow cities and people. The non-narrative flow of images creates a suffocating atmosphere, symbolizing the pervasive feeling of anxiety and uncertainty in today’s world. Directed by Paolo Bandinu

Duration : 4m
Maturity Level : all

Colors burn

Colors burn

Cores Queimam Every year the Pantanal burns. This is a story with many protagonists, like the biome itself and the men who live in it. But one stands out: fire. From the beginning to the end of time, the story of man cannot be told without him. Directed by Felippy Willy Das Neves Damian

Duration : 9m
Maturity Level : all

Hélio Melo

Hélio Melo

Through an unprecedented juxtaposition of the visual and literary works of Hélio Melo with current portraits of Acre, we embark on the artist’s struggle to tell the story of rubber tappers and indigenous peoples of the Amazon who defend the forest against threats of erasure and destruction. Directed by Leticia Rheingantz

Duration : 25m
Maturity Level : all

Stones

Stones

In this experimental documentary, the materials of landscape and architecture take center stage. The viewer journeys through megalithic tombs, mountains, quarries, and Zen gardens, following the path of water. Along the way, the film reveals the temporary effects of human actions and climate change on the stone landscapes, offering a poignant reflection on the intersection of nature, history, and the impact of time. Directed by Jörn Staeger

Duration : 7m
Maturity Level : all

Les Matérialistes

Les Matérialistes

Combining documentary and science fiction with foresight, co-creation, and animation design, Les Matérialistes is a participatory futurism pilot project. This practical utopia transports us to 2050 to better understand what is necessary and possible to undertake collectively to achieve a transition to a truly circular economy. Directed by Jonathan Lapalme, Meggan Collins

Duration : 11m
Maturity Level : all