Earth Flix Cinema 4 Change

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Our Earth Flix: Cinema 4 Change program was launched on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. Earth Flix was created to promote and share films and documentaries that highlight environmental issues, screened locally to entertain, educate and inspire our community.

The program has received support from many, but special thanks go out to Suzannah Cowley and Nigel Christensen of Nviro Media who have supported every screening and provided excellent short documentaries for multiple events, and to Craig Reucassel for helping get this program off the ground with the soft launch in December 2023.

In the first year, over 1200 people attended our Earth Flix events (11 events). Each event includes a short documentary followed by a Q and A with special guests, some local and some involved in the film's creation. Together these films create a film festival and are all free for the community, share environmentally themed stories of loss and resilience, environmental champions, and information on koalas, native forests, sustainable building, regenerative agriculture and more, to help drive activism and inspire our communityNow in its third year, we are up to 2000 tickets at mid-2026 (17 events). 

At the start of 2025 the in-cinema sessions moved to quarterly to allow time to create in-school film sessions, increasing impact and reaching a younger audience. In September 2025 the Earth Flix program screened its first film in-schools format, the first film was hosted by 3 schools, screening Rising Up to over 900 students from 8 different schools. In 2026, during May and June we screened the second film session at two separate schools, Future Council was enjoyed by 378 kids from 5 different schools, with another film planned for later in 2026.

What's Coming Up Next?
August 5 2026 - Rehydrate Australia
Rehydrate Australia highlights how communities, landholders and practitioners are restoring water cycles across the landscape. Through regenerative practices and innovative thinking, the project showcases real-world solutions that slow, spread and store water in the soil. By rebuilding natural systems, these efforts enhance biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience and create healthier, more productive environments for future generations.

 

How is this film appropriate for me as someone who isn't farming the land I hear some of you say? As a consumer, you have the power to support local organisations who can provide regeneratively grown produce. Join us for this excellent film to learn why regen farming is better for the environment, better for you, and better for our community.

Visit our event page here for more information and to book. 

September 2026 - Screening In-Schools: Nominate your school to be involved in the next film screening

Click through to our short nomination form, its only 8 questions and will take just a few minutes to complete, there is no obligation to book a screening, this only to start the conversation.

Nominate your school to see an inspirational film at no cost to your school, at your school, or visit another school!

Complete the nomination form here.

October 21 2026 - The Secret Lives of Our Urban Birds
The Secret Lives of Our Urban Birds reveals the hidden lives of birds thriving in our cities. Through intimate storytelling and striking visuals, the film explores how these resilient species adapt to urban environments, highlighting their intelligence, behaviours, and the vital role they play in connecting people to nature in everyday spaces.

 

Visit our event page here for more information and to book. 

Films screened to date
2026 Films In-School - Future Council

In April and May, we delivered two screenings of Future Council at Moss Vale Public School and Frensham, reaching a total of 378 students.

Future Council follows the journey of eight young people from across the globe who travel through Europe in a biodiesel-powered yellow bus. Along the way, they engage with major corporations about their environmental impact, challenging the status quo and exploring solutions for a more resilient and sustainable future.

Films like this are essential in engaging with our local youth—showing them not only what they can advocate for, but how they can advocate for the issues that matter most to them.

Both screenings were a great success. Following the film, students had the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Ruby Rodgers, who is featured in the film. Ruby, a local student, singer, and inspiring young person, joined us as a special guest at both locations to share her experiences during filming and reflect on what the project meant to her.

Students responded enthusiastically to Ruby’s openness and insight. At one screening, Ruby generously signed autographs for the students, mostly hands (no school uniforms accepted!), while at the other, she performed one of her songs, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation.

Our next film event is planned for September 2026 – more details coming soon.

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2026 Films Screened at the Empire Cinema
  • March 11 - I am Greta

I Am Greta is an intimate and powerful documentary that follows the extraordinary journey of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who sparked a global climate movement. What begins as a solitary school strike outside the Swedish Parliament quickly grows into an international call to action, inspiring millions to demand urgent solutions to the climate crisis. We had a good turn out, and a very engaging conversation. including some questions from our local youth. 

  • June 10 - River

River reveals rivers as living systems that carve landscapes, sustain species, shape cultures and carry stories across generations. Their currents remind us that everything is connected - mountain to floodplain, ecosystem to community, person to place. Rivers are resilience, recovering fast, but also sensitive to our impacts. We had a great turn out for this event, with a range of locals and a lot of questions.

2025 Film In-School - Rising Up
Rising Up screened to over 900 students in-school

 

 Rising Up - created by climate advocate Kal Glanznig takes us on a journey through the pacific islands, exploring impacted communities and talking with the climate advocates driving change on these islands and globally. The film is inspirational and delves into the internal drive of these young climate advocates, how they got started and what pushes them forward on their journey.

 

This first screening of Earth Flix in schools was a massive undertaking with a tight schedule to get from one school location to the next. With over 900 students seeing the film and given the opportunity to ask Kal question in the Q and A, it was truly an event we felt had great impact and an event format we will be continuing into the future.

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2025 Films Screened at the Empire Cinema
  • March 19 - Wilding 

Wilding captivated audiences with its inspiring true story of a British farm’s transformation through rewilding. Viewers left reflecting on nature’s resilience, the beauty of letting landscapes heal, and the hope that such bold ecological restoration can spark change in communities worldwide. We had an excellent turn out with the cinema being fully booked! Our panel speakers helped bring the film back to our local context with important considerations for soil biodiversity and native plants.

  • June 25 - The Endangered Generation? 

The Endangered Generation? left audiences deeply moved, challenging perceptions about humanity’s relationship with the planet. Through powerful stories and urgent science, it inspired reflection, hope, and a renewed commitment to protect Earth’s biodiversity for future generations before it’s too late. Local panel speakers brought in local elements, like how our youth can get involved with nature-based projects, through Landcare and also our Bushcare program at Council. Being in nature is one of the most impactful ways to reconnect to nature.  

  • Saturday 9 August - Future Council  

Future Council inspired audiences with the passion of eight young changemakers on a mission across Europe. Their bold conversations with global leaders showed how youthful vision can drive real environmental solutions. After the screening, cast member Ruby Rodgers and director Damon Gameau joined Bowral High’s Chloe and Josh for an engaging Q&A. The discussion focused on how youth can act—by working with their schools or local councils to address environmental concerns. Chloe shared her PFAS research, revealing a surprising fact: most dental floss contains PFAS, a key-way microplastics enter our bloodstream—an everyday reminder of hidden environmental impacts.

  • Wednesday 15 October - Night Calling

Night Calling is a magnificent film, with incredible footage of the elusive Masked Owl in the wild. The story followed Dr Boyd Wykes as he observed and captured footage of these beautiful creatures. The film pointed to the impacts of rodenticides on our carnivorous birds and clearly listed those to avoid, the ones which have a delayed effect are some of the worst. Please make sure you avoid using poisons that contain: Brodifacoum, Bromadiolone and Difenacoum (B & D = BAD!). The best option is physical capture of the rodent you are trying to remove.

2024 Films screened at The Empire Cinema
  • January - Australia Burns: Silence of the land
  • February - Franklin
  • March - The Giants
  • April - Greenhouse by Joost
  • May - Six Inches of Soil
  • June - Your Planet Short Docs
  • July - War on Waste Season 3, Episode 2
  • August - The Koalas
  • September - River Blue
  • October - Flyways


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