Green Planet Films

The Achuar people live in a part of the Amazon rain forest as pristine today as it was a thousand years ago. Their dreams are keeping it that way. The Achuar had no contact with the outside world...

The Achuar people live in a part of the Amazon rain forest as pristine today as it was a thousand years ago. Their dreams are keeping it that way. The Achuar had no contact with the outside world until the early 1970's. We learn how their dreams have protected their forest and their society and could even help guide all of us to a sustainable future on our planet.

Searching for the Gold Spot: The Wild after Wildfire is a film about the rapid and amazing comeback of the wild in forests after wildfire. The story follows teams of scientists through the Sierra...

Searching for the Gold Spot: The Wild after Wildfire is a film about the rapid and amazing comeback of the wild in forests after wildfire. The story follows teams of scientists through the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades Mountains and beyond, and shows hundreds of living, breathing reasons why our publicly owned forests need to be saved from large-scale logging projects.

The environmental problems caused by fracking in America have been well publicised but what's less known are the gas industry's plans for expansion in other countries. This investigation, filmed in...

The environmental problems caused by fracking in America have been well publicised but what's less known are the gas industry's plans for expansion in other countries. This investigation, filmed in Botswana, South Africa, Alaska and North America, reveals how fracking plants are quietly invading some of the most protected places on the planet -- including Africa's national parks.

When you think of California, what images pop first into mind? Ocean,beaches, mountains, healthy living, Hollywood, beautiful people. All of which are true. But so is the fact that California is the...

When you think of California, what images pop first into mind? Ocean,beaches, mountains, healthy living, Hollywood, beautiful people. All of which are true. But so is the fact that California is the third largest oil producing state in the nation. Today while four-term Governor Jerry Brown is an outspoken champion of reducing emissions that contribute to global warming he is simultaneously a big promoter of California's oil and gas industry. This film asks, can you really be for both?

Unai is a 10-years-old boy who travels with his family on an extraordinary journey around the world. His father, a nature photographer, has the mission to search for seven emblematic animals to...

Unai is a 10-years-old boy who travels with his family on an extraordinary journey around the world. His father, a nature photographer, has the mission to search for seven emblematic animals to photograph and communicate the delicate situation in which they find themselves.

Have you ever wanted to operate a bulldozer or excavator? Dig This in Las Vegas allows Joel to hop in the driver seat to dig trenches, teeter on the top of dirt mounds, and even play basketball with...

Have you ever wanted to operate a bulldozer or excavator? Dig This in Las Vegas allows Joel to hop in the driver seat to dig trenches, teeter on the top of dirt mounds, and even play basketball with these awesome machines.

Shot around the Palmyra oasis, Syria. Despite its bad reputation in the international press, the Syrian government is very much involved in the effort of protecting its natural heritage. This is the...

Shot around the Palmyra oasis, Syria. Despite its bad reputation in the international press, the Syrian government is very much involved in the effort of protecting its natural heritage. This is the story of a handful of visionary men who are fighting in the desert to protect what is left of the biodiversity of Al Badia. Their efforts will be rewarded by the discovery of the last Middle Eastern breeding colony of the Bald Ibis in the wild, one of the rarest migratory birds and a symbol of...

Counting Sheep chronicles the struggle for survival of the wild Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, a majestic emblem of American wilderness. Shot and produced over the course of twelve years, Counting...

Counting Sheep chronicles the struggle for survival of the wild Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, a majestic emblem of American wilderness. Shot and produced over the course of twelve years, Counting Sheep captures the plight of the Sierra bighorn with dynamic interviews and exquisite footage ---- the first film ever of one of the most endangered mammals of North America. At the heart of the film lies the tenacity of the biologists and environmentalists who fight to conserve these noble animals in...

Haiti is known to be the poorest country of the western hemisphere and is still struggling to get on its feet from a disastrous earthquake, but Haiti's real problem is the complete degradation of...

Haiti is known to be the poorest country of the western hemisphere and is still struggling to get on its feet from a disastrous earthquake, but Haiti's real problem is the complete degradation of its natural resources. Natural forests cover today less than two percent of its territory. Scientists predict a mass extinction of Haiti's biodiversity. A team of scientists and naturalists travel on foot, by car, boat and helicopter to the most remote locations of the country to investigate the...

Part of the Earth's Furies series: Cyclones are the most powerful natural disasters on Earth. Many coastal regions live under the constant threat of these incredibly powerful surges of energy. Why...

Part of the Earth's Furies series: Cyclones are the most powerful natural disasters on Earth. Many coastal regions live under the constant threat of these incredibly powerful surges of energy. Why are they becoming more common, widespread and powerful than ever before? This series focuses on the science behind natural catastrophes and helps audiences to understand these spectacular moments of Earth's anger.

Join Joel on this quest as he learns what it takes to become a fire fighter. Watch as he carries a water hose, runs into a burning building, and puts out a fire.

Join Joel on this quest as he learns what it takes to become a fire fighter. Watch as he carries a water hose, runs into a burning building, and puts out a fire.

Did you know that cars can be recycled? Join Joel as he witnesses the massive power of a car crusher!

Did you know that cars can be recycled? Join Joel as he witnesses the massive power of a car crusher!

French Fries' is the story about a guy, his truck and a bunch of used vegetable oil. This funny and inspiring piece follows Charris Ford, 'The Granola Ayatollah of Canola' as he makes the rounds in...

French Fries' is the story about a guy, his truck and a bunch of used vegetable oil. This funny and inspiring piece follows Charris Ford, 'The Granola Ayatollah of Canola' as he makes the rounds in his veggie fuel powered rig. This film is very timely and unlike many environmental films, really makes you laugh. With Daryl Hannah, Dennis Weaver and internationally renowned physician Doctor Andrew Wiel.

The Church with an Overshot Wheel is one of two surviving O. Henry stories (out of 94) produced by Vitagraph Studios from 1917 until 1924. Originally released in 1920 and restored in 2022, this...

The Church with an Overshot Wheel is one of two surviving O. Henry stories (out of 94) produced by Vitagraph Studios from 1917 until 1924. Originally released in 1920 and restored in 2022, this black and white silent film is accompanied by an original musical score by silent film composer Donald Sosin. Synopsis - A grain miller lost his daughter and converted his mill into a church. This O. Henry short story was first published by Doubleday in 1911 in the book Sixes and Sevens.

Lessons from the Sunflower is the inspiring story of one artist's determination to make the most of a second go at life. Steven Csorba uses his experience as a survivor of a devastating cancer...

Lessons from the Sunflower is the inspiring story of one artist's determination to make the most of a second go at life. Steven Csorba uses his experience as a survivor of a devastating cancer diagnosis, and the example of resilience and beauty in the struggle that he draws from a simple, common garden plant, the humble sunflower, to help others understand how they too can overcome enormous challenges to healing, improve their overall health, discover a deeper purpose in life and ultimately...

Join Joel as he learns how Covanta Energy controls burning trash to help power the cities in the county..

Join Joel as he learns how Covanta Energy controls burning trash to help power the cities in the county..

The Fraser river is one of the most beautiful rivers of Canada. But how healthy is it really ? In this documentary we embark on a journey and meet with the people who are studying and defending the...

The Fraser river is one of the most beautiful rivers of Canada. But how healthy is it really ? In this documentary we embark on a journey and meet with the people who are studying and defending the Fraser river and its watershed. With scientists, activists, outdoorsmen, farmers, educators, artists and natives, discover how concerned citizens try to stop its deterioration.

Join Joel on this quest as he learns how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and various recyclable materials.

Join Joel on this quest as he learns how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and various recyclable materials.

These two classic documentaries explore bicycle use and bicycle cultures in China, Europe, and the U.S. and show how bicycling is being taken up by many as a vital and powerful response to various...

These two classic documentaries explore bicycle use and bicycle cultures in China, Europe, and the U.S. and show how bicycling is being taken up by many as a vital and powerful response to various environmental and social problems. We Are Traffic details the start of the Critical Mass bicycle movement.

Peter Proctor is New Zealand's father of biodynamic agriculture. Compost is the fundamental element in all gardening and farming. This master class takes you through the compost making process from...

Peter Proctor is New Zealand's father of biodynamic agriculture. Compost is the fundamental element in all gardening and farming. This master class takes you through the compost making process from gathering and assembling your materials to creating the perfect compost heap.

Could nuclear energy be the solution to the climate crisis? ATOMIC HOPE is an observational documentary which follows a tiny group of highly unpopular "pro-nuclear" activists who controversially...

Could nuclear energy be the solution to the climate crisis? ATOMIC HOPE is an observational documentary which follows a tiny group of highly unpopular "pro-nuclear" activists who controversially believe we now need to urgently re-address our feelings on nuclear power if we are to have any hope of decarbonizing our energy systems before the effects of catastrophic climate change wreak havoc.

Exuma is a documentary film that uses innovative cinematography above and below the surface to highlight the surreal beauty of the Exuma Cays. The Exumas are a string of small islands in the Bahamas...

Exuma is a documentary film that uses innovative cinematography above and below the surface to highlight the surreal beauty of the Exuma Cays. The Exumas are a string of small islands in the Bahamas and this film is the first to highlight the beauty of these remote out islands. The film is a window into this surreal world of sand, sky and water through the eyes and thoughts of a young woman who lives there. "Exuma" is lightly and gracefully narrated by Susanna Girolamo, a lady of the islands....

Wochiigii lo: End of the Peace follows the struggles of Diane Abel and Chief Roland Willson of West Moberly First Nations as they battle the BC government against the construction of a...

Wochiigii lo: End of the Peace follows the struggles of Diane Abel and Chief Roland Willson of West Moberly First Nations as they battle the BC government against the construction of a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam along the Peace River in British Columbia, Canada (commonly known as Site C Dam). If constructed, it will give way to the extinction of their people's culture by destroying the land and water they have occupied for over 13,000 years. While crown corporations and political parties...

From substations to gas stations, boardrooms to military bases this film tells the story of America's energy industry on the brink of massive change. Whether it fails, prevails or adapts, the...

From substations to gas stations, boardrooms to military bases this film tells the story of America's energy industry on the brink of massive change. Whether it fails, prevails or adapts, the outcome will profoundly affect us all. This is the first in a series of new films about the future of the U.S. energy grid from American Resilience Project, producers of award-winning Tidewater