Short Film Program 1 – Radical Communication

Premieres April 15, 7:45pm KST / 12:45pm CEST

Radical storytelling and new ways of seeing what ecological communication can mean. Films in this program include:

Ice Ships Weep: Climate’s Ballad by Robin Lasser (15 mins)
Melting ice ships sink, leaving behind inked landscapes that mirror our climate’s turmoil, inviting reflection on our environmental crises.

The Water Goddess and the Punk Tree Gods by Patrick M. Lydon (7 mins)
A whimsical punk song from tree gods carries a message from a water goddess, celebrating the intertwined nature of urban culture and ecology.

NPV by Osamu Kokufu (7 mins)
Dreams meet reality in a meditative journey as Osamu Kokufu blurs the lines between imagination and existence with his wind-powered vehicle.

HAKOTO Collaborations by Tim Collins and Reiko Goto (6 mins)
Art and science converge in musical harmony as human musicians improvise with trees, bridging the gap between humanity and nature.

Short Film Program 2 – Radical Awareness

Premieres April 17, 1:45am KST / April 16, 6:45pm CEST

New perspectives on our place in nature and urban landscapes. Films in this program include:

il tempo della notte (the time of night) by Emilio Fantin (10 mins)
Journey through the collective dreams of participants as they explore memories of earth, water, wind, and fire, revealing the profound bond between human consciousness and the elements.

The Hidden Life of a Pavement Crack by Susanne Elizabeth Wieland (10 mins)
Discover the hidden ecosystem thriving within a London pavement crack, offering insights into cultural and ecological values beneath our urban landscape.

I Was Born Before You
by Laëtitia Striffling-Marcu and Laure Wauters (3 minutes)
A music video produced for Lauriane Petit’s song of the same name, which explores our relationship with what came before us and what we are leaving behind. In these still lifes, human artifacts both contemporary and ancient old are destroyed under the effects of time, which seems to be accelerating.

Locus Amoenus by Orestis Athanasopoulos (14 mins)
Explore the concept of “pleasant place” through the harmonious elements of trees, grass, and water, offering a secluded landscape that functions as a sanctuary for the mind.

Short Film Program 3 – Radical Care

April 19, 1:45am KST / April 18, 6:45pm CEST

Transformative stories of resilience and community care. Films in this program include:

A poem for Oryza by Tamara Walcott Singh (5 mins)
Experience an intimate relationship with Oryza Glaberrima, an overlooked indigenous West African rice variety, exploring its potential in fostering resilient rice strains amidst climate and food insecurity through poetic art.

Life’s Dust by Sandra-Viviana Murillo-Morales (3 mins)
Witness a personal journey of resilience and rebirth as a woman celebrates overcoming a life-threatening illness, intertwining themes of healing, urban landscapes, and creative transformation.

Cities4Peace by Mandar Apte (4 mins)
Follow a real-life journey towards nonviolence in South Los Angeles, where LAPD officers, former gang members, and community members unite in an eight-week program to promote peace and trust within the community.

Mtl la + heureuse by Rossana Bruzzone (34 mins)
Discover a heartwarming exploration of collective happiness in Montreal, as over 150 individuals share their stories and insights, delving into what truly makes a city happy and the transformative power of community joy.

Short Film Program 4 – Radical Solutions

Premieres April 19, 1:45pm KST / 6:45am CEST

Innovative and out-of-the-ordinary ideas on pressing environmental challenges. Films in this program include:

Movements for Today (Excerpts) by Iki Nakagawa (4 mins)
Experience NYC Park’s volunteers digging out industrial waste from under the sand at Coney Island Creek Park, showcasing efforts to clean up and document environmental impacts in Lenapehoking / Brooklyn in 2023.

Pheasants of Detroit by Diane Cheklich (16 mins)
Discover the unexpected presence of Ring-necked Pheasants thriving in urban Detroit, bringing joy and inspiration to its human neighbors amidst the city’s landscape.

The Intelligent Use of Water in Seixal, a small Portuguese Town by Patricia Trindade Monteiro (24 mins)
Delve into the innovative use of tidal forces in the Tagus estuary, shedding light on historical wisdom and contemporary strategies employed to enhance climate resilience in Quinta da Princesa.

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg: Pollinator Pathmaker by Johannes Förster & Jivan Frenster (7 mins)
Discover the participatory regenerative artwork by Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg, exploring the intersection of art, nature, and community collaboration in fostering ecological resilience.

Habitar by Colectivo Proyecto Habitar (12 mins)
Explore community-driven habitat access strategies amidst inequalities and evolving professional practices, delving into the transformative process of transforming urban spaces for equitable access to habitat and the city.

Short Film Program 5 – Radical Connections

Premieres April 23, 1:45am KST / April 22, 6:45pm CEST

Narratives of negotiation, belonging, and identity from a host of diverse natural and cultural landscapes. Films in this program include:

La forêt noire by Anna Jane McIntyre and Benoit Z. Leroux (7 mins)
Embark on an introspective journey through an immersive traveling forest installation, exploring negotiation, belonging, and identity in a new land through the eyes of artist Anna Jane McIntyre.

Solidarity in Nature: Reclaiming Connection to the Land through Hip-Hop by Planet Chambo (2 mins)
Produced by Creative Capitol LLC, this film showcases how hip-hop and art connect artists to nature, fostering a community ready to reclaim their connection to the land and support environmental initiatives worldwide.

Growing A Green Heart by Nicolás Dumit Estévez Raful Espejo (18 mins)
Join a community gathering-walk-workshop in Van Cortlandt Park, where participants forge deep connections with the surrounding ecosystem, awakening a personal bond with nature.

Still Suite by Brad Muirhead (22 mins) Experience an ethereal blend of original music and dance at the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, paying tribute to the last remaining segment of reclaimed natural salmon creek in Vancouver. Performed by “Treesong” with handmade wooden instruments, the music celebrates the harmony between art, nature, and community.

The Fruit of the Oak by Alejandro Jiménez (3 mins)
This short film pays tribute to Frederic Back’s “The Man Who Planted Trees” (1987), immersing us in a profound journey through the legacy of a forest, where echoes of the past resonate with the promise of the future, as narrated by Louis, once a young boy and now an adult.