2025 Films

The Buffalo Field Campaign has fought on the front lines for the last 27 years against the harassment and slaughter of Yellowstone’s buffalo — the last remaining wild, migratory herd of this keystone species. This film explores the organization’s role in writing the story of the past, present and future management of buffalo in and around Yellowstone.

Aayas Joshi & Anna Connors | 13 min.

Amidst the roar of rapids and the serenity of the Grand Canyon, this short chronicles the journey of trailblazing boatwomen who, guided by legacy and determination, challenge a male-dominated world, protect sacred rivers, and pass the oars to the next generation.

Dana Romanoff | 24 min.

Tells the inspiring story of how a late-career epiphany led “wacky genius” Pat Brown to abandon his academic career and commit himself to fighting global warming and biodiversity collapse, starting with a surprising product – an impossibly delicious plant-based hamburger.

HHMI Tangled Bank Studios | 39 min.

The 1972 Clean Water Act introduced landmark regulations significantly reducing water pollution in America. However, it did not serve many disadvantaged communities most vulnerable to our climate crisis. From Washington, DC to Los Angeles, this new film takes you on a journey into the heart of the struggle for water justice and equity.

Maggie Burnette Stogner | 58 min.

After 16 years of incarceration, Sol is released from prison, when she discovers that her freedom can be as challenging as living behind bars. Through a community gardening collective of formerly incarcerated horticulturalists in East Oakland, Sol strives to recover her humanity and sense of self.

Emily Cohen Ibañez | 21 min.