Filmmaker Damon Gameau invites eight bright, determined pupils—including CC from Edinburgh—on a biofuel-powered road trip across Europe to confront the giants behind the climate crisis.
Part of LandxSea's free Schools Programme, offering fantastic opportunities for young people across Montrose and Angus to engage with big ideas through bold films, guest Q&As, and creative discussions.
Synopsis
Filmmaker Damon Gameau invites eight bright, determined pupils—including CC from Edinburgh—on a biofuel-powered road trip across Europe to confront the giants behind the climate crisis. From boardroom challenges to grassroots innovation tours, they form the ‘Future Council’ to hold powerful companies accountable and shape environmental policy. A vibrant portrait of collective youth action.
Why Bring Your Class?
Future Council empowers young people aged 9–16 to move beyond eco-anxiety and into action. Pupils can engage with:
- Monthly virtual meetups with global experts
- Earth Oracle: an AI tool for ecological solutions
- Real-world projects with ethical businesses
- The Future Council Fund, supporting grassroots regeneration
Director: Damon Gameau | Country: Australia | Year: 2024 | Running Time: 81 min | Language: English | Rating: PG
Distributor: Together Films
Screening Details
- Festival Screening: 12 September 2025 (Schools Programme)
- Premiere: Scottish Premiere
- Festival Guests: film's star and youth activist Clemence "CC" Currie