Yes, we're going through collapse, but joy is ever-palpable, alive-ness to be found everywhere around us. Follow your curiosity, revel in the symbolic, find meaning when you scratch below the surface.

KHARVAN, set in Goa’s 3,000-year-old Khazan wetlands, follows the smooth-coated otter, a species thriving in this human-shaped ecosystem. Using live action and animation, the film reveals deep ties between nature, culture, and belief in Rakhandars, spirit guardians of the land, reflecting on coexistence, ecological fragility, and ancestral stewardship.

A young couple in a long-distance relationship imagine themselves as three different endangered species - Cameron Highland Sticky Frog, Proboscis Monkey, and Great Hornbill. Viral-meme-turned-film combines scripted drama with wildlife sequences for a refreshing cross-genre take on natural history and endangered species.

On Makar Sankranti in Uttarakhand, children string fried sweets into garlands to feed crows. Bhanu, eager to eat, is stopped by his grandmother and hears from his grandfather the ritual’s story. The Garland of Ghughuti weaves food, family, folklore, and the playfulness of cultural tradition.

This film traces the cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance of Deccani wool through the story of Balu Mama and his revered flock. Exploring resilient sheep, shepherding traditions, and wool’s sacred role, it contrasts a rich heritage with modern neglect, asking if past wisdom can inspire renewed value for pastoral life.

In the early 20th century, Japanese scholar Abe Masanao filmed clouds worldwide. A century later, scientists gather in Barbados to study clouds’ mysteries and their climate role. Through discoveries and setbacks, locals and climatologists reflect on the timeless fascination clouds inspire.

In the fastest‑warming place on Earth, two friends and their polar‑bear–guard dog explore the tiny, fat Svalbard reindeer thriving amid climate change. But through their close encounters, they wonder—are these positive signs, or is this the end of innocence for these extraordinary Arctic creatures?