A tenacious young star soars down from the heavens for an important occasion.

Mehrdad, now an old man, recalls his encounter with an elderly Japanese woman named Chiyo at a graveyard in Tokyo near his elementary school. Through his childhood sketchbook, he reflects on the mystery of her disappearance.

Mizu discovers a small bud in the forest, everyday she goes back to water it. Over the years, Mizu and the small tree grow together. One day, the forest is flooded and the tree helps to save her life.

Impact // Filmmaker’s Voice

Enjoy and listen to the earth 😉 – Paulina Muratore

An animated film based on the book of the same title, Cool for You explains global warming in a playful and accessible way, sharing positive, easy ways to improve our impact on the earth.

*Will play before the feature documentary, Newtok. Cool for You filmmaker in attendance for Q&A following both films.

Impact // Filmmaker’s Voice

My hope is that a young child will watch my film and be inspired to become a scientist, an inventor or activist, and help to fight global warming. – Sherene Strausberg

"Cool For You" Picture Book