Earth Day 2025 - Cinematographer, Tom Fitz
Apr
22
5:00 PM17:00

Earth Day 2025 - Cinematographer, Tom Fitz

Join us for a captivating presentation by award-winning cinematographer Tom Fitz, who will share insights into the art of filmmaking, showcase memorable and challenging shoot moments, and reflect on the lessons learned along the way. He will also explore the impacts of human activity on our oceans, highlighting the latest scientific discoveries and meaningful ways that we can contribute to a healthier marine environment.

Meet Tom Fitz and learn how You can help make a difference!

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New York WILD Film Festival featuring "Pacific Plastic"!
Apr
7
10:00 AM10:00

New York WILD Film Festival featuring "Pacific Plastic"!

Schoolyard Films’ “Paradise Polluted - Pacific Plastic” will be screening during the Family Day event at the New York WILD Film Festival. Come to the Explorers Club and join producers, Dragana Connaughton and Katie Carpenter, Sunday, April 7th, from 10:00 am - 11:50 to see several terrific short films from Schoolyard and others. “Pacific Plastic” is the first of three Schoolyard films that explores the complex global challenges with plastics.

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Schoolyard's Amy Giannotti in the news!
Nov
10
to Dec 10

Schoolyard's Amy Giannotti in the news!

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Orlando Voyager Magazine did a nice profile of “Our” (Schoolyard’s) Amy Giannotti and her career involvement in STEM, Science, Conservation issues, and Education. She has been an integral part of Schoolyard Films since 2016… and we are fortunate to have her. Click on the image or the event link to read the article!

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Lyonia Environmental Center - "Clear Water, Clean Water?" (Film)
Jul
31
10:00 AM10:00

Lyonia Environmental Center - "Clear Water, Clean Water?" (Film)

During this classroom film showing, learn how essential the aquifer is for millions of people and how we must all work together to keep it safe. Watch a dive team exploring the massive hidden underground rivers, caverns, and waterways of The Floridan Aquifer and hear farmers and researchers talking about a sustainable future.

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Wild Dolphin Project - Wild Ocean Science Lecture - 5th Annual Event
Mar
26
5:00 PM17:00

Wild Dolphin Project - Wild Ocean Science Lecture - 5th Annual Event

Tom Fitz is an American cameraman, producer, and director who has documented our planet’s natural wonders for over thirty years. As a freelance cinematographer, Tom works for the BBC, PBS, National Geographic and many others. He is the recipient of four Primetime Emmy Awards for cinematography and two BAFTA awards. Tom’s work has been featured in Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, Blue Planet and more…

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Our Ocean Planet - with Tom Fitz and Katie Carpenter
Nov
18
2:30 PM14:30

Our Ocean Planet - with Tom Fitz and Katie Carpenter

Renowned wildlife filmmakers Tom Fitz and Katie Carpenter will exchange insights into what it takes to make a great documentary about the world’s oceans. Through anecdotes, sequences, and film clips, they will take the audience on a journey through local and far-reaching seas and share thoughts on problems and solutions for our oceans.

Monday, November 18, 2019, 2:30PM

The Society of the Four Arts, 100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Dixon Education Building - Johnson Hall

Tickets: $20 - No charge for Four Arts Members (Reservations Required)

Box Office: (561) 805-8562

Online Tickets Available in Events Link Below

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Climate Conversations - PBS Learning Media
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00

Climate Conversations - PBS Learning Media

Led by the producers of The Island President and An Inconvenient Sequel, this is a cross-curricular professional learning opportunity to bring science and social studies educators together to address climate change in their schools. After viewing short clips from both films, educators and filmmakers will engage in a discussion about how communities across the globe are responding to rising sea levels and increasing natural disasters.

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2017 / Nevada City, California
Jan
12
to Jan 15

Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2017 / Nevada City, California

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Come join Tom Fitz - Producer / Cameraman, and Liam Fitz - Narrator, for the World Premiere of Schoolyard Films' newest release for 2017, "Coral Reef Rescue." The film takes an upbeat look at a downbeat topic - coral reefs. Home to 25% of all marine species, coral reefs protect the coastlines of more than 100 countries and provide 500 million people with jobs. They are also taking a huge hit from climate change, ocean acidification, and other pressures, but there IS hope! Join us as we team up with Mote Tropical Research Lab and the Coral Restoration Foundation, both in the Florida Keys. Their ground breaking work with accelerating coral growth in the lab, creating nurseries in the ocean, and replanting back to the reefs is nothing less than fantastic. Their efforts creates hope for the future of sustainable coral reefs around the globe. (17 Minutes)

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THANK YOU!
May
4
to Aug 4

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much to all of you who supported us in the Great Give!!

We know it was a bit challenging with their website crashing. That's the power of all those good intentions! SO many people tried to give, not only in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, but across the country for the national "Giving Day", that their technology failed.   

Still, you didn't fail us, and we are really grateful for your support!

Though it's still a little unclear how much we raised at this moment, the bottom line is we will be closer to our goal of finishing our Coral Reef Rescue film and teaching children about the coral reefs and how they are imperiled. We will also showcase the amazing work of scientists in the Florida Keys who are fighting to spread innovative ways to save these vital reefs.  

Please go to the bottom of our About page if you'd like to help get this film from the editing room to the classroom!  

Thanks for being there for us! 

 

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The Good News!
May
3
to May 4

The Good News!

Due to the overwhelming generosity of the people in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Great Give website is running very slowly.  If you have trouble donating to Schoolyard Films please persevere!  We appreciate your support!!

Donate online at

https://greatgiveflorida.org/npo/schoolyard-films

or call

1-844-Give Day  (844-448-3329)  or  561-375-6600

Are you concerned about coral bleaching? Our latest film CORAL REEF RESCUE will be online soon to teach children K-12 about the problem of our dying reefs and what's being done to save them.

Would you help us get the film from the editing room to the classroom?  Every donation helps!!  

 

 

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May
3
to May 4

Great Give

The GREAT GIVE has been extended! 

Now ending Wednesday, May 4th - 2:00pm  

The more money we raise, the more funds will be partially matched by the bonus pool from the Community Foundation and the United Way.  

Join the Great Give for Schoolyard Films

call 1-844-Give Day

We need and appreciate your support!!

HELP US RAISE $10,000 IN 24-HOURS TO COMPLETE OUR CORAL REEF RESCUE FILM & SPREAD THE WORD TO TEACHERS AT NATIONAL CONVENTIONS!! 

Schoolyard Films is a nonprofit that counts on community support to be able to make our beautiful, educational, environmental films. Kids won't protect nature if they don't know or care about nature. We explain the science and natural history, but also teach students about stewardship, to get them engaged in conservation and active citizenship. 

We're based in Jupiter, Florida but reach out to the world with thought-provoking films that we make available online at absolutely no charge. So any child, in any school, worldwide can see them. We also give teachers curriculum-based study guides that make the lessons even more powerful.  

Thank you for your donation!!

Tell your friends about #GreatGive16

 

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Premiere of "Polar Bears Unplugged"
Nov
18
7:00 PM19:00

Premiere of "Polar Bears Unplugged"

Schoolyard's latest film is out and available to download or stream today! 

Join us this Wednesday for the Premiere of "Polar Bears Unplugged" 

November 18, 2015    7:00-8:30

Jupiter High School - 500 Military Trail

This short film features activist and former Jupiter High School student Kylee Sipowski who shows we can all do something to help the planet! Scenes shot at Jupiter High School. 

Schoolyard Executive Director Tom Fitz will present the film and tell us tales about his many years as a top notch underwater cinematographer, working with the best in the business! 

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Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2015 / Nevada City, California
Jan
15
to Jan 18

Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2015 / Nevada City, California

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Schoolyard Films' "Phoebe's Humpback Whale Adventure" has been chosen as an Official Selection for the 13th annual "Wild & Scenic Film Festival" which will take place from January 15-18, 2015 in Nevada City, California. If you are a wildlife film buff (and who isn't?) ...look into attending this great annual get-together showcasing the very best in new environmental, adventure, and wildlife films!

Link: Wild & Scenic Film Festival (www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org) for schedules and information!

From Wild & Scenic's Mission Statement: "We show environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. Through these films, Wild & Scenic both informs people about the state of the world and inspires them to take action."

Schoolyard Films is proud to be a featured selection at this year's event! - SYF Team

 

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CAST / STAT Convention - Dallas, Texas / November 2014
Nov
20
to Nov 22

CAST / STAT Convention - Dallas, Texas / November 2014

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Come join Schoolyard Films at the CAST (Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching) in Dallas, Texas, in November 2014! We will be exhibiting and sharing films in Booth #458 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel and Conference Center during the conference. We look forward to meeting you there in person!

From CAST: Since Texas has a reputation for bigness, it is not surprising that the Lone Star State's Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) is widely regarded as the largest and best regional science teachers meeting in the United States. 6600 science teachers attended our 2013 conference in Houston, and we expect even bigger numbers at CAST-2014 in Dallas...

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Jackson Wildlife Film Festival
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Jackson Wildlife Film Festival

Schoolyard Films is attending the Jackson Wildlife Film Festival in Jackson, Wyoming. Connect with Glenn about the latest films from Producer, Tom Fitz and SYF. "Horseshoe Crabs - Prehistoric Predators" (2013) and "Phoebe's Hawaiian Humpback Whale Adventure!" (…soon to be released!)

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