​🎬 North American Premiere: "Future Council" Screening & Panel

​*Please note tickets ($15) must be purchased directly on HotDocs. You will receive the link in your registration email.

​Join us during Toronto Climate Week for the exclusive North American Premiere of Future Council, a deeply inspiring documentary that flips the script on traditional corporate decision-making.

​What happens when global CEOs are forced to answer to the generation most affected by their choices? Future Council follows young change-makers (ages 9–16) from around the world as they step into boardrooms to demand intergenerational responsibility, environmental justice, and real accountability.

​This powerful and inspiring film will be followed by special guest speakers and panelists.

​📅 Event Details

• ​Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

• ​Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM EST (Doors open at 3:30. Please arrive on time for special opening remarks!)

• ​Location: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (506 Bloor St W, Toronto)

• ​Who should attend: Youth leaders, climate advocates, sustainability professionals, educators, and anyone believing in a more equitable, resilient future.

​🎙️ Featured Speakers & Panelists

• ​Opening Remarks: Jessica Bell, MPP for University—Rosedale

• ​Damon Gameau (TBC), Award-winning Director of Future Council (virtual, pending confirmation)

• ​Carolyn Hotchkiss, General Manager of Leading Change

• ​Sarah Flynn, Executive Director, Centre for Global Education

• ​Moderator: TBA

• ​Youth Climate Leaders:

  • ​Qingyang (Olivia) Cheng

  • ​Leena Soliman

  • ​Quinn Smylie

  • ​TBA

​💡 About the Film

​Future Council isn't just about challenging institutions to do better—it highlights the visionary organizations already rewriting the rules. You'll see real-world governance experiments in action, including:

• ​Faith In Nature: The pioneering company that legally made "Nature" a formal member of its corporate board.

• ​Decathlon: The global brand that implemented a real-world Future Council within its ESG practices to integrate youth perspectives into long-term decisions.

​The film is inspired by the global Future Council Initiative, which empowers youth aged 9–16 to establish their own councils and shape the decisions affecting their communities.

​🗣️ The Post-Show Dialogue

​Stay with us after the credits roll for an urgent conversation on youth climate leadership and civic participation. Our panel of local activists and stakeholders will dive into:

• ​How businesses and institutions must evolve to listen to frontline communities.

• ​The intersection of environmental justice and responsible business.

• ​How Toronto youth can sign up and launch their own local Future Councils right here in our city.

​🎟️ Reserve Your Spot

​Space is limited for this special Toronto Climate Week premiere. Grab your tickets now and join the movement for a future-oriented society!

​About the Host: Co-presented with Planet in Focus and hosted by Hot Docs

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