tells the story of the Gamo Highlands of the African Rift Valley and the unique worldview held by the people of the region. This isolated area has remained remarkably intact both biologically and culturally. It is one of the most densely populated rural regions of Africa yet its people have been farming sustainably for 10,000 years. Shot in Ethiopia, New York and Kenya, the film explores the modern world's untenable sense of separation from and superiority over nature and how the interconnected worldview of the Gamo people is fundamental in achieving long-term sustainability, both in the region and beyond. The trailer can be found online and downloaded here

THE MISSING LYNX: PAWS OF THE RUN (EL LINCE PERDIDO), 2008, is the winner of the Goya Best Animated film. Directed by Raul Garcia & Manuel Sicilia the movie tells de history of Felix the Lynx, an endangered feline prone to accidents, lives in the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Spain. Together with his motley crew of animal friends (featuring Gus the chameleon and Bea the wild goat) they’re now fighting for their lives as they try to escape the blood thirsty Newmann, a world famous hunter hired by the eccentric millionaire Noah in his well meaning but dangerous plan to rescue every endangered species on earth. Co-produced by Antonio Banderas. The trailer can be found online and downloaded here

Patna is in the north east of India in the state of Bihar. It’s a noisy, dirty and polluted city, growing bigger every day as people leave rural areas to find work in urban centers. Pooshkar and Aditya are members of an environmental group called “Taru Mitra”, a student organization that exists to combat environmental ills. Achela is also a member of Taru Mitra, at the age of 13 she has already designed her own bio-diversity reserve and talks fluently about the need for a model of sustainable development that pays attention to the environment as well as the economy. Patna seems to be full of amazingly bright and committed teenagers who care deeply about the world and are committed to protecting the environment. To download some pictures of the movie click here