Schoolyard co-founded My World Films to give emerging environmental and wildlife filmmakers an early career boost. These award-winning international films, often told in the native tongue from the film’s geographic location, empowers the storytellers to drive vital change for our planet. As with our in-house films, My World Films Collection also sparks discussion, curiosity, and discovery in every classroom – with an international flair.
20 mins
Stone Biter - Saving the Arctic Sea Forests
When an Italian photographer moves to Northern Norway, he carries a dream: to explore the icy Arctic waters and film the iconic wolffish amongst lush kelp forests. But beneath the surface, he finds a stark reality - an ocean floor stripped bare, where the once-thriving sea forests have nearly vanished.
20
Europe
Arctic kelp forest restoration, Northern Norway marine conservation, Sea urchin barren Arctic, Atlantic wolffish habitat, Underwater deforestation Norway, Ocean climate change solutions, Saving underwater forests, Arctic ocean biodiversity, Ismaele Tortella, Amberjack Films
16 mins
For Deer Life
For Deer Life follows a dedicated group of volunteers in Austria who use thermal drones to locate and rescue newborn roe deer fawns hidden in meadows before the fields are mowed. Their remarkable efforts show how technology, compassion, and cooperation with farmers can help wildlife and agriculture coexist.
16
Europe
Roe, Deer, Fawns, Farming, Conservation, Wildlife, Protection, Tyrol, Thermal, Drones, Coexist, habitat loss
20 mins
Chameleon Corridors
Chameleon Corridors is a captivating nature film from Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains that is told through the eyes of a chameleon, weaving together community-led forest reforestation and deep conservation ethos as he works with kids to protect and restore his habitat.
20
Africa
Chameleon, camouflage, deforestation, habitat loss, reforestation, replanting, forest, conservation, sustainability, exploitation, Africa, Tanzania
13 mins
Finally I Sea
Proximity to water, especially the sea, is associated with many positive measures of physical and mental wellbeing, from higher levels of Vitamin D to better social relations. Many urban children are unaware of how it feels to be in nature and its calming and rejuvenating effects because they have never been.
13
Europe
Urban isolation, swimming, exercise, nature, stress relief, sensory stimulation, learning, exploration, adventure, creativity, meditation
Other Collections
Explore our other categories of award-winning environmental films:
Rising Star Student Collection
Award-Winning Environmental Films from Master’s Degree Film Students