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.
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Rating, Audience & Advisory Info
Recommended for all ages
We will be screening One Earth Young Filmmakers’ winning films in a compilation of shorts for and by environmentally engaged youth.
Program Information: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates. Additional program details appear below, inline with each screening description.
4942 W 44th St, Chicago, IL 60638
Saturday 4/25/2026
Presented by Cultivate Collective
Doors Open at 12:30 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 1:00 (CST).
Free with a suggested $10 donation.
A note from the host:
We would like to invite you to our Earth Day Celebration here at Academy for Global Citizenship on Saturday, April 25th at 1PM in the AGC Community Hall. Join us for a collection of short films, snacks and beverages by our Little Leaf Market, followed by a riveting panel with our AGC Green Team!
5100 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Saturday 4/25/2026
Presented by the One Earth Youth Advisory Council, in partnership with BUILD Chicago
Doors Open at 12:30 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 1:00 (CST).
1-2P Young Filmmakers Contest Winner Shorts Program for families with children ages 4-7+
(films, discussion, activities, snacks).2-3:30P Young Filmmakers Contest Winner Shorts Program for families with children ages 7-11+
(films, discussion, activities, snacks).Free with a suggested $10 donation.
Austin Grown's Earth Day Celebration is a family-friendly event dedicated to wellness, sustainability, and community empowerment on Chicago’s West Side. This event will take place on Saturday, April 25th from 11am-3pm and will feature a bike fix it clinic, recycled art projects, seed swap, cooking demo and music. This event will also host One Earth Collectives film shorts created by youth from 1pm-4pm, followed by a panel and more fun activities.
A note from the host:
Austin Grown's Earth Day Celebration is a family-friendly event dedicated to wellness, sustainability, and community empowerment on Chicago’s West Side. This event will feature a Fix-It Clinic for bikes, recycled art projects, seed swap, cooking demo and music. This event will also host One Earth Collective’s film shorts created by youth from 1pm-4pm, followed by a panel and more fun activities.
