A global October lineup spans orchestral masterworks, youth empowerment, accessible tech, and next-gen transportation
The Planet Classroom Network announces nine new short films premiering this October that celebrate human ingenuity-from symphonic storytelling and dance-for-camera to education breakthroughs and smarter cities. Curated for global youth and families, the collection connects art, equity, and innovation with powerful, real-world impact.
“These films show how creativity changes lives-on stage, in classrooms, and in the streets where we move,” saidC. M. (Cathy) Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Planet Classroom. “From Nairobi to New York, Kuala Lumpur to Berlin, October's lineup invites audiences to imagine what's possible-and act.”
October Spotlight Films (Creators credited)
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— Bard Conservatory Orchestra with Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins – Bard College Conservatory of Music presents James Lee III's Sukkot Through Orion's Nebula, Delius's The Walk to the Paradise Garden, and Holst's The Planets, led by Thomas Wilkins.
— Men of Iron and the Golden Spike – Composer Zhou Long; libretto Su Wei; The Orchestra Now conducted by Jindong Cai with massed choruses; presented by the US-China Music Institute (Bard).
— The Future of Gaming Characters Is Alive – Written & produced by Raejon Treasure; a Planet Classroom short on Inworld AI and emotionally intelligent NPCs.
— Dirt Court Dreams – Directed by Cassandra Heikkila; produced by Daniel Karnafel; cinematography Michael Kuba; edited by Dean Jacobson. Tennis mentorship lifts youth near Kibera, Nairobi.
— SOLS Solution – Directed by Logan Cassidy; producer/editor Chester Xie; cinematography Arielle Flinkman. Free English and digital skills at SOLS 24/7 Malaysia transform lives.
— Peacock – Directed by Mimi Garrard; co-choreography & performance Tim Bendernagel; camera/edit Mimi Garrard; music Jonathan Melville Pratt; costume Mindy Nelson. A vivid dance-for-camera portrait.
— AI Restores Lost Voices: Ann Johnson's Incredible Comeback – Produced & narrated by Sahana Garrett. UCSF/UC Berkeley researchers decode brain signals to speech, restoring Ann's voice.
— VIA: The Future of Public Transportation – Created by Adityanand Vemal Moonilal. Via, led by CEO Daniel Ramot, brings AI-routed, on-demand transit to 500+ cities.
— Xpeng AeroHT: The Future of Personal Flight – Created by Gabriela Zavala. A fully electric, modular flying car envisions one-button “sky mode” and near-term mass production.
Why it matters
Planet Classroom now curates 800+ short films spanning AI, social justice, the arts, mental health, and youth empowerment-making it one of the largest global storytelling platforms created for and with youth.
Watch the October Collection on Planet Classroom's YouTube channel and follow the conversation: #PlanetClassroom.
The Planet Classroom Network, produced by CMRubinWorld, brings together creators, youth, and thought leaders to explore the most important issues of our time. Through series like AI for a Better World, Net Zero Speaks, and Problem Solvers, Planet Classroom showcases bold ideas in education, sustainability, and innovation-created for and with youth.
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