Education
Curated film bundles for universities and student groups to inspire systems thinking and environmental leadership.
Turn environmental storytelling into engaging, discussion-driven learning experiences.
Designed for classrooms, campus events, and interdisciplinary dialogue, our curated film bundles help students see how environmental, economic, and social systems interact. Through guided discussion and contextual framing, students move beyond surface-level awareness to critically examine root causes, trade-offs, and pathways for change.
Film Bundles
Curated award-winning environmental documentaries made into thematic bundles aligned with sustainability challenges and systems thinking.
Our bundles, and complementary resources, are built to make systems thinking tangible, surface real-world complexity in dialogue, connect theory to lived impact, and inspire informed environmental leadership.
All bundles are easily customized to course theme, campus focus, or student initiative.
Case Studies
Sandpoint Area Student Outdoor Adventure Club
The Sandpoint Area Student Outdoor Adventure Club hosted a screening and awareness event centered around the Coastal Communities film bundle, designed to deepen understanding of the connections between ocean health, local livelihoods, and marine conservation. The event helped raise awareness around coastal and reef-related challenges while also serving as a fundraiser to support students traveling to the Dominican Republic to take part in hands-on coral restoration work, linking storytelling directly to real-world environmental action.
UCLA Campus Sustainability Week Screening
During UCLA Campus Sustainability Week, students gathered for a screening of a packaging lifecycle film bundle that unpacked the plastic pollution system from upstream production to downstream waste, highlighting the key actors involved and where meaningful intervention is possible. Bringing together students from environmental science, business, and engineering, the event used guided discussion prompts to spark cross-disciplinary conversations around supply chains, policy, and consumer behavior—ultimately leading to strong attendance, deeper post-event dialogue, a student-initiated follow-up workshop, and increased interest in leadership roles within the sustainability group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime film@plasticoceans.org.
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You can use our film bundles in various ways. For example.
In-person events:
Classroom integration
Guest lecture sessions
Campus sustainability events
Student group screenings
Interdisciplinary panels
Climate week programming
Innovation lab discussions
Online events:
Virtual classroom modules
Hybrid seminars
Online student forums
Remote guest speaker events
Digital campus campaigns
Cross-university collaborations
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Marketing and Communication messaging and design resources to support event promotion
Discussion guides for each film
Post-screening insights
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Technically. However, we usually work closely with each organization to curate a bundle specific to the event goals.
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Yes. You can screen film bundles or individual films. We find that film bundles provide a better experience but ultimately, it is up to you.
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Bring systems thinking to life on campus and spark meaningful environmental dialogue.