Name: Young Filmmakers Contest Shorts @Academy for Global Citizenship
Start: 2026-04-25T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-25T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Academy for Global Citizenship

Young Filmmakers Contest Shorts @Academy for Global Citizenship

The Midwest's Premier Environmental Film FestivalCreating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of people. A production of One Earth Collective.

One Earth Film Festival

Join us for a community screening of Young Filmmakers Winner Short Films as part of the One Earth Film Festival 2026.

Academy for Global Citizenship

Doors Open at 12:30 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 1:00 (CST).Especially for youth and families, these acclaimed short films are a curated selection of winning One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest films from over the years by and for youth looking to celebrate our planet and be inspired to protect it.Presented by Cultivate CollectiveAccessibility: OEFF commits to an ongoing effort to make our events as open and as accessible as possible. Our 2026 accessibility page is <a href="https://edward-seley-8tw2.squarespace.com/venue-ada-information" title="https://edward-seley-8tw2.squarespace.com/venue-ada-information" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>!Rating, Audience &amp; Advisory Info<ul><li>Recommended for all ages</li><li>We will be screening One Earth Young Filmmakers’ winning films in a compilation of shorts for and by environmentally engaged youth.</li></ul>Program Description: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates.A note from the host:For this year's One Earth Film Festival screening, we’ll spend the afternoon viewing a selection of short films created by the next generation of environmental activists, followed by a community Q&amp;A and a tour of AGC’s sustainable campus led by AGC Green Team students. This FREE event is open to everyone interested in making a difference. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just getting started with grassroots advocacy, your participation helps strengthen the movement to protect our One Earth Please join us this Saturday, April 25 at 1 p.m. alongside guest film makers from One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest including <a href="https://www.adamjoel.com/" title="https://www.adamjoel.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adam Joel</a> and youth from Beye Elementary Green Team in Oak Park to discuss the making of their short films and the impact these films have had in their communities and beyond. Refreshments will be sold by Little Leaf Market, a non-profit fresh foods grocery store run by Cultivate Collective.Wayfinding/Transit/Parking Info: TBD<a href="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" title="https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/donate-now" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a One Earth Film Festival member </a>and be a part of our growing movement! Memberships start at $35 for students and seniors and go up from there (monthly payment options available).If you are having trouble registering in Eventbrite, then try a different browser, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdisjfTMEEGtuthMoyObU6vXWOmgPfnGdVm0RAGFMU5BDl5tA/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register here</a>, or contact joshua@oneearthfilmfest.org. Or are you having trouble making your donation through Eventbrite? Then after you make your free reservation, please <a href="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" title="https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=98ffaec9-7fd0-4703-a2e0-8798e1169a68" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">use this link to make your donation</a> through our website.Please note: When booking tickets, your information will never be shared with any 3rd party outside of One Earth Film Festival and its co-hosting partners bringing you this event.

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