Youth in Action, presented by Darebin City Council.
Featuring:
Available across Australia and New Zealand, with a selected programme available internationally, from 14 Oct - 14 Nov.
What’s happening.
As part of EFFA ‘21, EFFA is delighted to work with Darebin City Council to present ‘Youth In Action’, a stream of features, shorts and animations highlighting the power of young people in creating change and showcasing the cleansing beauty of the world around us. Find out more about the films featured below.
“Darebin is proud to support and partner with the Environmental Film Festival Australia and in particular to be supporting the ‘Youth in Action’ films. We know that young people are passionate change-makers. Through their voices and actions, they make valuable contributions in our community. We celebrate this showcasing of young people’s perspectives and look forward to ongoing conversations and planning with young people as we deliver our new Council Plan.”
Learn about one of Darebin’s initiatives.
Youth in action programme.
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That's Wild
Three teenagers from Atlanta sign up to the after school Wilderness Works program and attempt to traverse the mountains in the heart of Colorado.
An ode to the unique healing powers of the outdoors, and a moving human story of discovering self-worth. Find out more...
2020 | 63’ | USA | Michiel Thomas
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The Weather Diaries
Following the film director’s child Imogen, as they become a young adult in a world increasingly affected by global warming, this contemplative home-grown documentary muses on motherhood, climate anxiety, bat conservation, and what it means to be growing up and finding creative success in a world quite literally on fire. Find out more...
2020 | 91’ | Australia | Kathy Drayton
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Youth on Strike | Free Screening
The global School Strike 4 Climate movement in March 2019 saw more than 150,000 students in Australia alone strike to demand climate action. Youth on Strike takes us behind the scenes of the lead-up to the event, using vlog footage recorded by the organisers themselves. Find out more...
2019 | 49’ | Australia | Rob Innes
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Jacob, Mimmi & The Talking Dogs
When her local park and favourite tree come under threat from some big city construction, Mimmi joins forces with her cousin Jacob and a pack of talking dogs to protect the park; proving that anyone, no matter how small, can stand up and make a difference. Find out more…
2019 | 70’ | Latvia | Edmunds Jansons -
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Shorts For A New Generation
Thoughtful, playful, and important - these shorts for the young (and young at heart) guarantee to inform and wow in equal measure. With joyful animations, insightful real stories, and awe-inspiring visuals, these films offer a whimsical glimpse into the enduring wonder of our world and our relationship with it; a beautiful collection that the whole family will love! Find out more…
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Sam and the Plant Next Door.
Growing up in the shadows of Britain’s biggest new nuclear power plant, 11-year-old Sam worries about what it means for the world around him. This short doco follows Sam as he learns about environmental action while also working out what kind of person he wants to be. Showing as part of the International shorts collection.
