A film about youth vision, environmental change, and possibility
My Climate Future
Teaser for the documentary aiming to change
the national conversation around climate change
COMING TO
The Film
MY CLIMATE FUTURE follows a small group of high school students and one recent graduate as they document environmental change in their communities and imagine how their landscapes may evolve in the decades ahead.
Audiences accompany eight charming youths across America as they set out from their homes with cameras and smartphones to record forests, lakes, mountains, beaches, streetscapes, and other features of their neighborhoods—with an eye toward the future and thoughtful ways forward.
The heartwarming documentary engages viewers of all persuasions by showing how the proven practice of participatory photography empowers young people to confront environmental risks—and envision solutions.
Audiences come away from MY CLIMATE FUTURE determined to protect the future of these curious, observant messengers—underscoring the wisdom of our youth and the power of intergenerational conversations about the environment.
The Film's Message
Young people have largely been left out of the national conversation around climate change. Yet they have the most at stake—while not causing the problem in the first place!
The students in this film bear witness to disappearing wildlife, deforestation, pollution, and other troubling developments in their own communities. Yet they discover sources of hope in their generation’s collective awareness and determination.
By letting us see the changing environment through a youthful lens, the film places their views front and center, laying the basis for an expanded conversation and a brighter future for us all.
Reviews
"Lovely and powerful!"—California Academy of Sciences
"By powerfully promoting young people's views,
this film aligns perfectly with our work to support
everyone in becoming an effective climate champion—
especially those who often go unheard."
—Dalya Massachi, Executive Producer, Everyday Climate Champions Podcast
"This film is perfect for legislators to watch!"—Maine State Senator Denise Tepler
"Proud to support this powerful community-led PBS film by Seeing for Ourselves!"—The Zain Jaffer Foundation
Partner with Us
News
Youth Have More Stakes in the Climate Crisis. Don't Ignore Them.
An op-ed by supporter Zain Jaffer
Jolted by Climate Change, Youth Perch with Strength and Vision
Coverage of the project
by major climate thought leader Circle of Blue
Participant Photographer Jimena Argueta
takes Maine Conservation Voters
through her works
"My Climate Future" film premiere
March 12, 2026
Patagonia Outlet, Freeport, Maine
Screening for Maine legislators
State House, Augusta
March 24, 2026
Gallery exhibit
April 2-May 28, 2026
FXCollaborative, Brooklyn, New York
Film screening and panel discussion
April 24, 2026
Climate Action Youth Summit, San Francisco, California
Film screening and panel discussion
April 25, 2026
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, California
For more info, CONTACT Jonathan Fisher
Seeing for Ourselves equips and trains marginalized individuals to take control of their own public narrative by documenting their lives photographically.
The practice is known as "participatory photography."
The views of today's teens have not been taken nearly as seriously as those of their elders in the national conversation around climate change—yet they have
the most skin in the game.
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Seeing for Ourselves
first served New York City housing project residents, then brought its programming
to New Yorkers on probation. Following the climate initiative, we served Maine's immigrant community.
Collaborate with us by teaching a class, hosting an exhibit, or providing programming
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