At Schoolyard Films, we believe that educating today’s students about the natural world – and the challenges it faces – is of critical importance to tomorrow’s healthy environment. Founded in 2008 by multi-Emmy Award winning cinematographer, Tom Fitz, Schoolyard Films makes high-end environmental and nature films produced specifically for use in K-12 education...for FREE! Topics include biodiversity, invasive species, habitat protection, global climate change, ocean acidification, native plant restoration, conservation education, specific organisms, and more!! Films are K-12 age-appropriate, between 9-30 minutes in length, come with study guides and activities that meet state and national science standards, and are available via streaming or download from our website, or can be viewed on PBS Learning Media, or via Apple Podcast. In addition, several (and soon to be all) of our films are available in Spanish. Schoolyard Films is also a part of the DCMP (Described and Captioned Media Program) for visually and hearing-impaired students. The DCMP has fully Closed Captioned and Descriptive Narration versions of almost all Schoolyard Films available. We offer 100% of our work free of charge to students, teachers, schools, institutions, museums, science centers, etc. Ultimately, we hope to educate and inspire, while promoting environmental awareness and good stewardship of the planet.