Ten short films spanning four continents will take over the Sandy Public Library's lower-level meeting room on August 5, when the touring Climate Future Film Festival makes a free, all-ages stop in Sandy.

The two-hour program features award-winning drama, documentary, dark comedy, and animation exploring how people around the world are grappling with climate change, according to the library's event listing. Author and climate activist Bill McKibben, co-founder of 350.org, serves as the festival's honorary judge and introduces the lineup on screen via video. Actor Edward Norton served as the awards judge.

Admission is free.

Volunteers reviewed 250 submissions from 40 countries before selecting the final ten films. Among them: "Sacrificed," a Canadian film directed by David Sanchez about a 15-year-old climate activist; "I Want You to Panic," a German entry from director Moritz Hoffman; and "The Mud on Their Hands," Jason Whalen's American documentary about rebuilding a town torn apart by Hurricane Katrina.

The festival premiered in Jamestown, Rhode Island, in October 2023 and has since screened in at least five countries, drawing a cumulative audience of roughly 6,500. It is produced by 25 volunteers and the staff of Merlyn Climate Grants, a Rhode Island nonprofit directed by R. Jim Stahl. The organization underwrites screenings at libraries and venues that don't charge admission.

No registration is required. A start time has not been posted; residents can call the Sandy Library at 801-943-4636 or check the library's online calendar for updates.

The Sandy Public Library is at 10100 South Petunia Way. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.