Films for People and Planet

1 - 30 September (except 8, 9, 16 & 22 September)

Films are non-ticketed and will be screened at ArtScience Cinema, Level 4.
Entry is free, Visitors will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Welcome to Films for People and Planet, where we present a carefully curated selection of captivating films that shine a spotlight on the people and planet. Each film in our schedule invites you to explore and reflect upon pressing environmental and societal issues, fostering a deeper understanding of our world. Join us on this cinematic journey as we showcase thought-provoking stories that inspire us to take action and create positive change.

  • (PLASTIK)

    by MeshMinds and Studio Birthplace

    View the plastic pollution crisis through the eyes and imagination of a child in South-East Asia.

  • Journey of Hope (Flags)

    by Studio Birthplace

    Flags tells the true story of Sapna, a 10-year-old girl living below the poverty line in North-West India suffering from blood cancer.

  • Humanity's Impact

    by Studio Birthplace

    Did you know that globally, we produce about 1 million plastic bottles per minute?

  • Sleepless

    by Studio Birthplace

    A Mongolian miner takes his sick daughter away from the heavily polluted city to see the shaman.

  • Birthplace

    by Studio Birthplace

    Music video Birthplace for Novo Amor tells the symbolic story of a man arriving on a perfect earth, who encounters his nemesis in the form of ocean trash.

  • Rewild

    by Studio Birthplace

    Rewild rewinds deforestation caused by unsustainable palm oil production, revealing a thriving ecosystem, accompanied by a unique soundtrack inspired by a Kanayatn prayer ritual.

  • Terraform

    by Studio Birthplace

    Bas endures grueling labor to provide for his family's future, despite health risks and meager wages.

  • Epoch

    by Studio Birthplace

    Several children find themselves awake in the middle of the night in a world that is slowly falling apart.

  • Change Drivers (Ep 3)

    by Studio Birthplace

    Change Drivers is a mini-series created for Discovery telling the story of five people working on the front lines of solving critical problems our world faces today.

  • Change Drivers (Ep 4)

    by Studio Birthplace

    Change Drivers is a mini-series created for Discovery telling the story of five people working on the front lines of solving critical problems our world faces today.

  • Change Drivers (Ep 5)

    by Studio Birthplace

    Change Drivers is a mini-series created for Discovery telling the story of five people working on the front lines of solving critical problems our world faces today.

  • Broken Wings

    by Studio Birthplace

    Broken Wings is a unique documentary-music film that unveils the untold story of bird poaching in Southeast Asia.

  • Haze-zilla

    by Studio Birthplace

    Greenpeace Malaysia collaborates with Splash and Burn to combat annual transboundary haze, raising awareness through art and advocating for change with the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act petition.

  • Entangled Futures

    by Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media

    NTU ADM students, in collaboration with Hochschule Ansbach students, crafted "Entangled Futures-Interlude" for Ten Square Singapore's 3D LED media façade. This dynamic visual narrative on climate change, curated from the Media Art Nexus class, challenges viewers to consider: "Is there a better way to envision our transformation in an entangled future than through fresh metaphors and images?" Credits to the artists: Benjamin Lim, Jonathan Tan, Belinda Yeo, Danielle Martinez, Andronicus Koshy, Leow Xuan Ying, Chew Ziling and Rachel Li.

  • Memento

    by Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media

    Memento beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions and memories through a train journey metaphor, emphasizing the profound impact of past experiences on our lives. Credits to the artists: Jonathan Tan and Benjamin Lim.

  • Tikar Reben

    by Yee I-Lann, courtesy of Akeroyd Collection

    Tikar Reben features a 170-foot pandanus tikar woven with heritage patterns that becomes a symbol of cultural connectivity and bridges the divide between communities, citizenship, and statelessness across the waters of Omadal Island.