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Green Screen: Our Planet On Film

Explore the beauty, complexity, and challenges of our natural world through the lens of film and conversation.

Green Screen: Our Planet on Film

In celebration of Earth Day, NHM presents Green Screen: Our Planet on Film, a free film series in our new Commons Theater. Through powerful storytelling, this special program highlights diverse ecosystems, environmental histories, urgent challenges facing our planet today, and more.

From the ecological wonders of the Eastern Himalayas to the lasting impact of Los Angeles’ water history, Green Screen offers an opportunity to engage with vital environmental issues on screen–and in conversation.

What to expect: 

  • Exclusive screenings of environmental films from all over the globe.
  • Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers and guests.
  • Screening Times: Noon Program at 12 pm and Afternoon Program at 3 pm
  • Access to NHM Commons, our new gathering space designed for community and conversation.

2026 Screenings 

This year’s Green Screen: Our Planet on Film screening series will take place during NHM’s Earth Day Festival on April 19, 2026. Featuring short films from around the world by filmmakers of all ages. The series showcases unique perspectives and clear messages of environmental awareness and climate action as told by emerging filmmakers, young activists and aspiring creatives.  From kid-focused animated films with valuable messages to insightful profiles on persistence and survival, Green Screen 2026 presents unique voices and moving stories.

  • Green Screen at Noon | 12 pm 
    A collection of visually striking short films from around the world depicting our connection to nature.
    • The Skyward Sapphire Chase: A Frog's Rainforest Quest – Directed by Weston Barber
    • Water Ashes/Cenizas de agua – Directed by Katalin Egely
    • Water Star Medicine – Directed by llysa Spencer and Santa Fe MESA Youth
    • Paani – Directed by Akshita Vashisht
    • Plastic Ocean – Directed by Nicole Paja
    • When It Comes From the Earth/Si Viene de la Tierra – Directed by Katalin Egely
    • Stung – Directed by Madison Lee Kerner
  • Green Screen Afternoon | 3 pm
    Three insightful short films exploring themes of ecology, sustainability and coexistence. 
    • Heralds of the Monsoon – Directed by Meera Krishnamurthy
    • All You Need is Less – Directed by Erin Dela Cruz, Adira Blades, and Angelica Guillen
    • Bears in Hot Tubs – Directed by Maddie Bear & Claire Musser
Cut-out shark heads, frogs, and other creatures on a table top

The Skyward Sapphire Chase: A Frog's Rainforest Quest – Directed by Weston Barber


 

Drawing of a person with short curly hair, orange sweater, and gesturing with red-gloved hand

Water Ashes/Cenizas de agua – Directed by Katalin Egely


 

Young adult wearing t-shirt and backpack with muddy water in the background

Water Star Medicine – Directed by llysa Spencer and Santa Fe MESA Youth

Four people holing up a plaque

Paani – Directed by Akshita Vashisht

Cut-out illustrations of coral and plastic bottles against a blue and orange background

Plastic Ocean – Directed by Nicole Paja


 

Illustration of woman with yellow circles on her cheeks and plant material in her hair

When It Comes From the Earth/Si Viene de la Tierra – Directed by Katalin Egely

Close-up of woman's face with red makeup and flowers on the side of her head

Stung – Directed by Madison Lee Kerner

Illustration of elephant drinking water from a puddle

Heralds of the Monsoon – Directed by Meera Krishnamurthy

Woman sitting in front a sewing machine and cabinets

All You Need is Less – Directed by Erin Dela Cruz, Adira Blades, and Angelica Guillen

A bear inside, and a cub walking by, a hot tub with pool toys floating on the surface

Bears in Hot Tubs – Directed by Maddie Bear & Claire Musser

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The Skyward Sapphire Chase: A Frog's Rainforest Quest – Directed by Weston Barber


 

Water Ashes/Cenizas de agua – Directed by Katalin Egely


 

Water Star Medicine – Directed by llysa Spencer and Santa Fe MESA Youth

Paani – Directed by Akshita Vashisht

Plastic Ocean – Directed by Nicole Paja


 

When It Comes From the Earth/Si Viene de la Tierra – Directed by Katalin Egely

Stung – Directed by Madison Lee Kerner

Heralds of the Monsoon – Directed by Meera Krishnamurthy

All You Need is Less – Directed by Erin Dela Cruz, Adira Blades, and Angelica Guillen

Bears in Hot Tubs – Directed by Maddie Bear & Claire Musser

Children sitting on either side of a puppeteer holding the strings of miniature mountain lion puppet

Earth Day Festival 

Celebrate the planet at NHM on Sunday, April 19, with live music, hands-on activities, scientists, films, and more.

Learn more