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Inventing Tomorrow

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Laura Nix 2018

INVENTING TOMORROW follows young scientists from Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Mexico as they develop innovative solutions to tackle some of the most complex environmental issues in their own backyards. These students are preparing original research projects to defend at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), organized by Society for Science & the Public. Traveling to Los Angeles for ISEF 2017, they engage in social activities, field trips, and rigorous judging. Regardless of who wins, they all form life-changing connections. These young scientists inspire a global role reversal, guiding us toward a more sustainable future.
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Running Time:
87 min.
Spoken Languages:
English, Indonesian, Spanish
Subtitles:
English
Directors:
Laura Nix
Producers:
Diane Becker, Melanie Miller, Laura Nix
Cinematographers:
Alison Kelly, Martina Radwan
Editors:
Helen Kearns
Production Companies:
Fishbowl Films
Children
Climate Change
Creative
Ecology, Environment
Science
Youth

Press

  • Hammer to Nail
    If you're looking for a healthy dose of optimism, which can often feel in short supply these days, look no further than Laura Nix’s new documentary Inventing Tomorrow
    Matt Delman
  • Nerdist
    These extraordinary, driven, eco-compassionate children are cancelling the apocalypse.
    Scott Beggs
  • The New York Times
    A film about hope...
    Glenn Kenny
  • Los Angeles Times
    ...it’s their futures you want them to win—as scientists, optimists and change agents—not just a science fair prize.
    Robert Abele
  • The Hollywood Reporter
    The optimism of INVENTING TOMORROW is quite uplifting, with dauntless teenage thinkers from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds working with resourcefulness and imagination to develop practical solutions to local eco threats.
    David Rooney
  • NPR
    Crisis is a wonderful motivator, and when combined with youthful energy, maybe we can have permission to believe in tomorrow once again
    Andrew Lapin

Festival Participation

  • Sundance Film Festival - 2018
    Official Selection
  • CPH:DOX - 2018
    Official Selection
  • full frame Documentary Film Festival - 2018
    Official Selection
  • SF Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Hot Docs - 2018
    Official Selection
  • InScience International Science Film Festival - 2018
    Student Jury Award
  • Ellensburg Film Festival - 2018
    Best Documentary Film
  • American Conservation Film Festival - 2018
    Green Spark Award
  • MôTif Film Festival - 2018
    Film of the Year
  • Nashville Film Festival - 2018
    Special Jury Prize Honorable Mention
  • Seattle Film Festival - 2018
    Grand Jury Prize, Documentary Competition
  • Jackson Wild Summit - 2019
    Special Jury Selection
  • DisOrient Asian American Film Festival - 2019
    Jason D. Mak Award for Social Justice
  • Peabody Award - 2019

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