The PBS Short Film Festival elevates the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country. Since its inception in 2012, hundreds of films celebrating love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and more have been presented under the festival’s banner. The 2022 festival features “Stories that Stick” to highlight the impact of powerful storytelling.

Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), in collaboration with scientist and filmmaker Alizé Carrère, presents a new series, ADAPTATION. The four-part series brings audiences into communities in Bangladesh, the United States, Vanuatu and India, and documents the ways people around the world are adapting to changing climates and landscapes.