HII Creative Climate Awards Film Screening

April 20, 2025

1 to 3:30 p.m. | Ross Hall

NYBG is proud to partner with the Human Impacts Institute (HII) in celebration of their annual Creative Climate Awards, which highlight artists crafting climate-inspired public works and actions under the theme “Inspiring Futures.” This presentation features the film finalists in a two-hour screening of the awarded films, followed by a talkback Q&A.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is included in your Garden admission.

To learn more about the Creative Climate Awards and HII’s events, visit their website here.

A painting of deep sea life and coral in purples, whites, blues, and greens

Finalists

Explore the films that are nominated for this year’s award ceremony, featuring a broad selection of filmmakers from all around the world.

The Mayan Forest: When a Tapir Gazes Upon You
Tania Álvarez, Mexico & United Kingdom

Bloom
Chandra Bocci, Ridgewood, NY

Damji
Nazanin Chitsaz, Iran

injustice, joy
Theo Daniels, Washington, D.C.

Like the Snail
Katalin Egely, Hungary

1. May we feel the way the universe abundantly loves us
2. Breathe in. Breathe out. Every breath is from the earth
3. Another World is Possible
1. Let us wield our power together
Hannah Gelderman, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Cultivate
Simar Gonsai, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Capsule
Euella Jackson, Bristol, United Kingdwom

Home Is Here
Nikhil Katara, India

Two Breaths
Kateryna Kurganska, United States & Ukraine

Mancolona
Ángel Linares, Mexico

Time to plot
Clara Llobet Sabaté and Dídac Meya Valls, Spain

Humanoid
Justine Polanco, Philippines

An Amazon night’s dream
Diego Sarmiento, Peru

Feeling the Apocalypse
Chen Sing Yap, Singapore & Canada

The Man of the Trees
Andrea Trivero, Italy / Burkina Faso (filmed)

The Nature of the River
Agnieszka Waszczeniuk, Poland

About the Human Impacts Institute

The Human Impacts Institute empowers communities to understand and address the interconnected challenges of climate change and social justice. Through innovative programs, creative engagement, and collaborative initiatives, they champion sustainability and resilience while amplifying diverse voices—especially those from frontline communities—to drive meaningful climate action and build a more just future.

Since 2011, HII’s Creative Climate Awards have been a global platform celebrating artists whose work sparks public awareness and action on climate issues. Together, HII is cultivating a worldwide movement to inspire BIG, BOLD, and BEAUTIFUL climate action. Learn more about their mission here.

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