Wires get Crossed in Time Bomb
By Emily Brooks Mark Keifer’s Time Bomb explores humanity’s response to climate change through a group of men attempting to defuse a bomb. Their casual approach to finding solutions, reluctance to use costly resources, and frustrating encounters with customer service create an entertaining yet exasperating experience. My eyes remained fixed on the screen as I wondered whether these maintenance workers would halt the bomb. Their...
Café Armonía: Fostering Community Through Coffee and Values
By: Ailin Velazquez Directed by Aria Zapata, Café Armonía offers a glimpse into its community-driven ethos. Established in September 2014 in Xela, Guatemala, it’s a coffee haven initiated by local associations—Manos Campesinas and ASOBAGRI—marking their debut in directly selling freshly brewed Organic, Fair Trade coffee. This authentic film illuminates Café Armonía’s impact on the community, families, and the...
Wonder Dynamics: A New Frontier in Filmmaking
By: Alex Silverman Wonder Dynamics: Film Revolution, produced by Colton Law and narrated by Jerry Camacho, is part of Planet Classroom’s Problem Solver series. This short film introduces Wonder Dynamics, a groundbreaking technology. It transforms an actor’s performance from single-camera footage into a CG character, automating animation, lighting, and composition. The system tracks the actor’s performance in scenes and...
Will AI Replace Human Translators
By: Alex Silverman Will AI Replace Human Translators? Is produced by Sabrina Smith, for Planet Classroom’s Problem Solvers series. As AI becomes more and more a part of our daily lives, this short analyzes the pros and cons of AI being used in language translation, even posing the idea of AI outright replacing human translators. Sabrina Smith lays out her arguments very well; the pros are that AI has made significant progress and has...
Preserving Biodiversity: How Can We Make a Difference?
By: Ailin Velazquez Preserving Biodiversity: How Can We Make a Difference, produced by Adelina Hill, is a thought-provoking short film that delves into the heart of environmental struggles and the power of change. This powerful piece not only illuminates the issues, but also equips viewers with actionable steps for everyday impact. From sustainable swaps to powerful advocacy, the film unveils a spectrum of solutions...
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