Frozen Water (Dir: Anastasia Fetisov - 25m)

Frozen Waters chronicles the awe-inspiring journey of endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh as he becomes the first person to swim beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. In this historic feat, Pugh swims 1 kilometre through subglacial rivers, navigating icy tunnels and freezing waters, all while advocating for the protection of the planet’s oceans. The documentary captures not only the physical challenge but also the urgent environmental message behind his swim, highlighting the delicate balance of Antarctica’s ecosystem and the global consequences of climate change. Through Frozen Waters, Pugh’s mission for marine conservation comes to life, urging world leaders to act before it’s too late. The film is a powerful call to action, showing the connection between human resilience and environmental preservation.

Greener Pastures (Dir: Lachlan Sonnemann - 9m)

Greener Pastures follows the trials and tribulations of farmers Sandra Jefford and Wilco Droppert as they navigate an ever-changing landscape.

The Remote Breath (Dir: Zhenyu Li, Lan Yin – 15m)

This film explores how Hmong ladies, in the absence of a written language, express their feelings and record histories through textiles. It highlights how textiles and the spirit of their heroes encourage and support Hmong families facing difficulties, especially after COVID.

Don't Panic (Dir: Pablo Barnes + Chucky Edge - 20m)

In the outer northern and western suburbs of Melbourne, a group of dirt bike riders calling themselves 'O.W.B' short for 'One Wheel Bandits' weave in and out of traffic. Performing tricks at high speed, running from the police and encountering road rage from motorists. The group has made a name for themselves on social media, and now the mainstream press has started to pay attention. Demonized as a dangerous menace by mainstream Australia, but lauded as heroes in their neighborhoods, O.W.B represent a new youth movement born from the disaffection and alienation of the neglected outer suburbs. Notoriously camera shy, Don't Panic manages to sit down with members of O.W.B and tells their story.

The Endless Tide (Dir: Michael Portway, Tim Brown – 14m)

This film documents the clean-up efforts of the Sea Shepherd Australia Remote Marine Debris crew in Mapoon, a remote Indigenous community in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It highlights the constant threat of marine debris to this pristine ecosystem and the critical need for solutions to stop plastic pollution in oceans and on shores.

15m post-film Q&A with filmmakers.