Make Earth Cool Again Celebration & Film Festival 2025
4th Annual Celebration – A Broader Look at What’s at Stake
Welcome to The 4th annual Make Earth COOL Again Celebration, presented by the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center—where art, activism, and community converge to inspire environmental awareness and meaningful action.
This year, we expand the lens. While previous festivals focused more narrowly on climate science, this year’s films and events explore the ripple effects of environmental disruption—on food, fashion, marine life, human conflict, and even our emotional connection to nature.
From the Pentagon linking global warming-induced famine to civil unrest—ultimately helping spark the Arab Spring—in The Age of Consequences, to the transformation of lifeless soil into a thriving regenerative farm in The Biggest Little Farm, each story deepens our understanding of what's at stake and what’s still possible.
MAKE EARTH COOL AGAIN FILM FESTIVAL 2025
Presented by the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center
Educate. Inspire. Take Action.
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet - Wed. April 16, 6:30 PM
Kick off the festival with this essential, eye-opening documentary.
Join Sir David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström as they unveil the urgent tipping points of our planet’s life-support systems. Grounded in science and driven by hope, this film sets the stage for every conversation that follows. Click here to RSVP
My Octopus Teacher - Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 PM
A moving tale of connection, empathy, and the intelligence of nature.
Dive into the stunning underwater world of South Africa, where filmmaker Craig Foster forms an extraordinary bond with a wild octopus. A poetic reminder of the wonder we stand to lose—and why we must protect it.
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The Biggest Little Farm - Sunday, April 27, 2:30 PM
A breathtaking story of resilience, biodiversity, and balance.
Follow a couple’s dream to turn barren land into a thriving, regenerative farm. It’s funny, emotional, and visually stunning—perfect for the whole family and deeply relevant to how we treat our land. Click here to RSVP
The True Cost - Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 PM
Fast fashion has a hidden price—and it’s paid by people and the planet.
This powerful documentary pulls back the curtain on the global fashion industry, exposing its environmental devastation and human toll. It’s a wake-up call to rethink what we wear and why. Click here to RSVP
The Age of Consequences - Sunday, May 4, 2:30 PM (Annual Screening)
War. Refugees. Resource scarcity. Climate change is a threat multiplier.
This hard-hitting documentary connects environmental collapse to national security and global conflict. It’s a bold, urgent look at why climate action isn’t just about nature—it’s about survival. Click here to RSVP
And this year, the celebration goes beyond film:
The Edge Art Show -- Starts TONIGHT (Artwalk) April 3 - 26
Presented in collaboration with Laguna Ocean Foundation, this powerful exhibit runs from April 3–28 and showcases artwork inspired by Laguna’s rocky intertidal zone—“The Edge” where land meets sea. It’s a place of constant change, harsh beauty, and resilient life. A way of being. A state of mind.
Earth Night – April 25 at 6:30 PM
A dynamic panel of visionary environmental leaders—from marine biologists to policy advocates—will tackle ocean preservation, land conservation, biodiversity, and how we move forward together. Moderated by Hanako Boulangeat of Earth Boutique, this evening includes champagne networking and meaningful connection. Click here to RSVP
Why It All Matters
This festival is about more than watching films or viewing art—it’s about seeing the connections, feeling the urgency, and realizing that climate change is not a distant threat. It’s here. It’s now. But so is our power to respond.
Whether you're a lifelong advocate or just beginning your journey, we invite you to look deeper, feel more, and act with us—to help Make Earth Cool Again.
Checkout our calendar at
www.LBCulturalArtsCenter.org
LBCAC has installed a Patriot Air Purification System to ensure a virus free environment. www.patriotairsystems.com
Grant funding was made possible by the lodging establishments and the City of Laguna Beach.
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