What are some of the positive solutions to the climate crisis that are happening right now? Can you imagine a solution, big or small, that could help move us toward a brighter, more sustainable future for everyone? How can you make a change in your own life and community that builds toward the future we all want to see? These films may help inspire you toward climate actions that matter.
WINDSHIPPED
Captain Sam Merrett has seen a dream come to life as his 65-foot, metal-hulled sail freight boat, ‘The Apollonia’, has successfully completed three seasons delivering cargo – largely malt, grain, corn, pumpkins and red oak – from Hudson to New York City and back without burning fossil fuels, using only the wind and sun to propel and navigate.
The Oceans 8 Films team had been following the progress of rebuilding the boat and filming began at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, in May 2020. That Sam’s Quixotic vision would be successful was never guaranteed, especially in these days when everyone, it seems, needs everything overnight, or faster (thanks to Amazon!). Sam’s way, by sail-power, takes a purposely slower view, if just as efficient. Today it is the only sail-freight boat operating in United States waters.
The Oceans 8 Films team had been following the progress of rebuilding the boat and filming began at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, in May 2020. That Sam’s Quixotic vision would be successful was never guaranteed, especially in these days when everyone, it seems, needs everything overnight, or faster (thanks to Amazon!). Sam’s way, by sail-power, takes a purposely slower view, if just as efficient. Today it is the only sail-freight boat operating in United States waters.
39 minutes
Jack's Solar Garden: An Agrivoltaics Model in the Shadow of the Rocky Mountains
JACK'S SOLAR GARDEN is a short film about agrivoltaics which is the combination of solar energy collection and agriculture. By utilizing the land while capturing solar energy - this model offers land developers and farmers a win-win scenario.
The film features Jack's Solar Garden - the largest commercial research site using agrivoltaics in the US. It describes the agrivoltaics model and the research being done at Jack's to further prove this method.
The film features Jack's Solar Garden - the largest commercial research site using agrivoltaics in the US. It describes the agrivoltaics model and the research being done at Jack's to further prove this method.
4 minutes
DISCONNECTED: A Journey With "Ocean Missions"
DISCONNECTED is a film by Florian Seltmann, a filmmaker from Germany. He tells about his feelings that have preoccupied him in recent years and why he wants to give a new meaning to his films.
When he got in touch with Belen Garcia Ovide from "Ocean Missions Iceland", he decided to join their sailing expedition, whose goal is to raise awareness about our oceans and marine life. On this journey we perceive the forces of the ocean, its sensitive fragile ecosystems and how fundamental our relationship with them is. You will gain insight into the work of the "Ocean Missions" crew and learn why their expeditions are a great way to travel with a better purpose.
When he got in touch with Belen Garcia Ovide from "Ocean Missions Iceland", he decided to join their sailing expedition, whose goal is to raise awareness about our oceans and marine life. On this journey we perceive the forces of the ocean, its sensitive fragile ecosystems and how fundamental our relationship with them is. You will gain insight into the work of the "Ocean Missions" crew and learn why their expeditions are a great way to travel with a better purpose.
25 minutes
