A hydrosphere in danger, a hydrosphere of solutions. Water is life.
In Vitro is set in the aftermath of an eco-disaster. An abandoned nuclear reactor under the biblical town of Bethlehem has been converted into an enormous orchard. Using heirloom seeds collected in the final days before the apocalypse, a group of scientists are preparing to replant the soil above.
US Premiere
After hearing about an incoming hurricane, a young girl makes preparations to defend her home.
North America Premiere
In the peripheries of a polluted lake in Bangalore, the act of observation is interrupted by flying foam, noxious gases, daydreams, and questions from passers-by. Despite its spectacular toxicity, the lake remains a valuable resource and refuge for counterpublics.
Philadelphia Premiere
Nominated for Best Short Documentary
After years of neglect by the City of New York and the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the coastal community of Canarsie wants more. This series of vignettes explores Canarsie’s unique relationship to the water through recreation, resiliency, and the community’s imagination for the future.
World Premiere