2040

Concerned about the future for his 4 year-old daughter, filmmaker Damon Gameau created an eco doc that looks at how the future could be better if we embrace ideas and technology that are available now. Addressing climate emergency in a positive way, the film looks at how changes in our approach to energy, agriculture, economy, education and ecology could transform the world for the better by 2040. As part of a wider project, the film encourages people to create their own action plan. Find out more at www.whatsyour2040.com

‘2040 is a letter to my 4-year-old daughter showing her an alternative future to the doom and gloom version we are currently presented with. But there is a catch - everything I show her in 2040 must already exist today in some form. This film is not a utopian fantasy; it is an exercise in what I call ‘fact-based dreaming’. ‘It was important to ensure that what I present isn’t just my version of the future, so almost 100 children around the world between the ages of 6 and 11 were consulted on camera and asked what they would like to see in 2040. The authenticity of their answers is as inspiring as it is concerning. What started out as a film about reversing global warming and lowering emissions quickly became a story about strengthening communities, improving the quality of food and soil, embracing cheaper and cleaner energy and transport, plus restoring habitats and ecosystems.’

Director, Damon Gameau