ABOUT THIS CURATION15-16 years and under. FILM DETAILS

This film traces the cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance of Deccani wool through the story of Balu Mama and his revered flock. Exploring resilient sheep, shepherding traditions, and wool's sacred role, it contrasts a rich heritage with modern neglect, asking if past wisdom can inspire renewed value for pastoral life.

Desi Oon

How Water Makes Climate portrays the crucial connection between water cycles and climate. The animation shows what a healthy intact water cycle is, the consequences of its destruction, and how our broken cycle can be restored. It inspires youth to learn about water and take action in communities.

HOW WATER MAKES CLIMATE

On Makar Sankranti in Uttarakhand, children string fried sweets into garlands to feed crows. Bhanu, eager to eat, is stopped by his grandmother and hears from his grandfather the ritual's story. The Garland of Ghughuti weaves food, family, folklore, and the playfulness of cultural tradition.

Ghughuti Ki Maala (The Garland of Ghughuti)

The Butterfly Man follows Isaac Kehimkar, a passionate naturalist who has spent his life protecting India's butterflies. Born in Mumbai, one of the world's most crowded cities, Isaac creates butterfly gardens and teaches children. His story unfolds with the butterfly's metamorphosis, a transformation both remarkable and rarely seen up close.

The Butterfly Man

KHARVAN, set in Goa's 3,000-year-old Khazan wetlands, follows the smooth-coated otter, a species thriving in this human-shaped ecosystem. Using live action and animation, the film reveals deep ties between nature, culture, and belief in Rakhandars, spirit guardians of the land, reflecting on coexistence, ecological fragility, and ancestral stewardship.

Kharvan- in search of the Elusive one

In India's Charotar region, people live in harmony with marsh crocodiles, India's largest freshwater predator. With fewer than ten attacks in ten years, this coexistence is remarkable. Phir Bhi follows these communities to understand their deep tolerance, their challenges, and how collective care shapes a shared future with wildlife.

Phir Bhi (Even So)

In a smog-filled city, seventy-year-old Henry finds escape in the last community garden, now under threat from looming construction. When he clashes with Narjisse, a young activist determined to fight back, their unlikely encounter tests two generations and sparks the possibility of awakening a passive community.

The Last Garden

Hermie, a hermit crab from the Andamans, searches for a home in a world where seashells disappear and plastic takes their place. Playful yet sobering, this short film reflects on climate change, compassion, and humanity’s role in protecting fragile marine life.

Shelling Out: A tale of crabitat loss

Damon Gameau, award winning filmmaker behind 2040 and That Sugar Film, takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to meet with powerful leaders and find solutions to our greatest ecological challenges, from the unique perspective of youth.

Future Council

In a Maharashtrian village, seven year old Vithu feels the threat to his family's ancestral mango farm from the bullet train project. While his father dreams of the city and his uncle clings to farming roots, Vithu takes action that forces the family to confront loss and rediscover unity.

Panha

A city-weary blackbird finds a private garden and tries to serenade a female resident, only to realize the quiet he sought is still elusive. Straining his voice to be heard, he faces challenges and must navigate the struggle to reclaim his song.

Cacophony

For the Young Ones

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