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| The Human Side Of Plastic: Babacar Thiaw- 15:41 |
| Dir. Andrew Lynch, Ben Ayers, Rush Sturges |
| Synopsis: Babacar Thiaw, a visionary Senegalese surfer, entrepreneur, and environmental activist, is on a mission to tackle his country’s escalating plastic pollution crisis and preserve its coastline for future generations. Deeply connected to the ocean through his family’s history and inspired by his father’s teachings, Babacar channels this passion into innovative, community-driven solutions. He founded Senegal’s first zero-waste restaurant, setting a groundbreaking example of sustainability that has since inspired a growing movement across the country. This film follows Babacar’s journey as he champions the power of local action to combat global environmental challenges. Through his story, we witness how one person’s commitment can ignite widespread change, offering a hopeful message for a world in need of solutions. Babacar’s legacy is a call to action, reminding us all that safeguarding the future begins with the choices we make today. |
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| Yup'ik Stories 07:00 |
| Dir. Magnus Shipe |
| Synopsis: Middle School student creates his second film about his Yup'ik heritage by visiting a music band from his tribe that has reached global success, and like him, share their passion about their culture through the arts |
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| Let there be LED 06:45 |
| Dir. Дарья Артюшкова |
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| Synopsis: In the green thicket, under a layer of moss, from beneath the ground white LED bulbs push their way through! On the one hand, it's an allusion to their "ubiquity"; on the other, a question: how are LED technologies connected to nature? |
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| Noble Savage 16:18 |
| Dir. Machiel van den Heuvel |
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| Synopsis: This film is about Theo, an industrial cleaner who is unhappy in these modern times. He desires a better, more natural world but feels he isn't capable of achieving his ideals. |
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| Lucid Life | Marama Ora 04:58 |
| Dir. Christopher William Bellamy |
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| Synopsis: Lucid Life | Marama Ora tells the story of a research project between scientists and indigenous people on the islands of French Polynesia. Inspired by corals’ symbiotic relationships, Chris developed a contemporary living material encapsulating bioluminescent micro-algae, which emits light in response to touch. In collaboration with Polynesian artisans, traditional knowledge and science came together to co-create a series of artifacts which demonstrate how living materials can reconnect us to nature through intercultural and interspecies collaboration. |
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| If Coral Could Speak 06:33 |
| Dir. James Melkseddeck Kalima |
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| Synopsis: "IF CORAL COULD SPEAK" is a short Microfilm that brings attention to the crisis facing coral reefs and the urgent need for action to protect these vital ecosystems. Through the perspective of a coral, the film highlights the challenges of climate change, pollution, and overfishing, and the impact of human actions on the survival of coral reefs. The film also showcases the efforts of individuals and organizations working to protect and restore these ecosystems. It is a call to action for individuals and governments to take immediate steps to preserve coral reefs before it's too late. |
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| Kala 19:30 |
| Dir. Matt Yamashita |
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| Synopsis: On the remote Hawaiian Island of Molokai, two estranged brothers reluctantly set out to catch a kala fish at the request of their dying father, allowing them to express long-held feelings in an attempt to heal the deep hurt that substance abuse has brought to their family. |
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| Farmers of the Sea 19:15 |
| Dir. Juan Carlos Dávila |
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| Synopsis: For the first time, this film unveils the ancestral practice of pot-fishing in Puerto Rico, which is under threat. In the Caribbean island of Vieques, climate change is making fishing more difficult. “Farmers of the Sea” follows the daily life of artisanal fishermen, as they navigate new challenges in pursuit of their catch amidst declining fish populations. Pedro and his crew of "pots-fishermen" find themselves risking their lives by going further into the sea to secure the lobsters that sustain their livelihood, while Cecilia and her partner endure longer hours at the pier to barely catch any fish. Even as this form of livelihood continues to face new challenges, younger generations of Viequenses dream of becoming fishermen, and maintaining the legacy of their fishermen ancestors. |
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| MADULU, The Sea Man 22:04 |
| Dir. Akley Olton |
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| Synopsis: MADULU, The Seaman is a lyrical documentary that attempts to preserve the rich history of a dying tradition in the wake of the economic struggle at the hand of the tourism industry. Interweaving documentary footage with animated sequences of young Amari's drawings, the film uses a touch of magical realism to explore the divide between past and present and new interpretations of old traditions. |
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| The Spirit Who Swims 55:45 |
| Dir. Bev Sellars, Garry Tutte |
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| Synopsis: A love manifesto to Salmon foregrounding its spiritual and material importance to Indigenous peoples along the Fraser River, and an urgent call to rethink our relationship with the natural world. |
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January 31st, 2025 @ 9:00am EST
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