Future Council Screening & Panel
🎬 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.
Special 20% discount code for up to 4 tickets: HDCxTOCW20
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 3:30 - 6:30 PM EST (Doors open at 3:30. Show starts at 4:00 PM. 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
Damon Gameau, Award-winning Director of Future Council (virtually)
Carolyn Hotchkiss, General Manager of Leading Change
Sarah Flynn, Executive Director, Centre for Global Education
Moderator: Karishma Porwal (IG: @karishmaclimategirl)
Youth Climate Leaders:
Qingyang (Olivia) Cheng
Leena Soliman
Quinn Smylie
💡 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!
Special 20% discount code for up to 4 tickets: HDCxTOCW20
About the Host: Co-presented with Planet in Focus and hosted by Hot Docs
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