This screening package plays 1 short film and a filmmaker introduction before the feature. To view descriptions and trailers for each film click on the film title in the box to the right (desktop) or above (mobile).

CITIZEN KID: EARTH COMES FIRST (short film) In CitizenKid, four Canadian youth activists, Hannah Alper, Sophia Mathur, Charlene Rocha and Cooper Price set out to show how people can change the world no matter their age. They journey to Toronto, Ottawa, Washington and beyond, to engage with government leaders, fellow climate activists and to learn from an Indigenous Elder.&nbsp; Through images, words, performance and social media, these activists share their experiences with other young people, extending the conversation beyond the screen to spark real action in response to the global climate crisis. Part informational, part inspirational and part call-to-action, CitizenKid is a documentary that will inspire young people around the world to put Earth first. ABOUT THE PRODUCTION CitizenKid is inspired by the award-winning CitizenKid book collection from Corus Entertainment’s Kids Can Press, designed to inspire kids to be better global citizens. Since its launch 11 years ago, the CitizenKid collection of books on global issues for young readers has sold over 1.6 million volumes worldwide, in 21 languages and 28 territories, covering themes ranging from children’s rights to biodiversity to food and water security. These stories motivate young readers to look at their communities and the world, discover how they can contribute, and empower them to make change. With the growth of activism among younger and younger citizens, it only makes sense that the CitizenKid ethos would evolve from page to screen and involve these four inspiring young people.

CitizenKid: Earth Comes First

In CitizenKid, four Canadian youth activists, set out to show how people can change the world no matter their age.

YOUTH ON STRIKE (feature film) Youth On Strike! is the story of how young Aussies defied calls to stay in school and organised one of the largest youth-led movements Australia has ever seen, told by twelve diverse students who vlogged the whole thing. In March 2019 over 150,000 Australian students went on strike to demand climate change action. They risked their studies to unite their generation, while still doing their homework.&nbsp; These young people shared their stories of who they are and captured what it took to organise a movement. Using only footage recorded by the students, this is their story, this is Youth On Strike! AWARDS Webseries version awards: Best Documentary Web Series @ Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, Best Documentary Series @ Bilbao Seriesland

Youth on Strike! Introduction

Youth On Strike!

Youth On Strike! is the story of how young Aussies defied calls to stay in school and organised one of the largest youth-led movements Australia has ever seen, told by twelve diverse students who vlogged the whole thing.

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Explore our 2021 festival on-demand films here, available for streaming throughout Australia from February 26th - March 15th. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the stolen lands across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging.

The Transitions Film Festival showcases groundbreaking documentaries about the social and technological innovations, revolutionary ideas and trailblazing changemakers that are leading the way to a better world.

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