# Human Impact Films The Globaïa 'Welcome to the Anthropocene' Movie Promotes Protecting Resour By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globaia-welcome-to-the-anthropocene References: [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/39048998) & [globaia.org](http://www.globaia.org/en/) The Globaïa 'Welcome to the Anthropocene' is an intriguing, if not somewhat disturbing, look at the vast and rapid changes that have taken place from the dawn of the Industrial revolution to the present Told through a series of colored lines and [illuminating cartography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale), the film explores the advancements that the human race has achieved over the last century, as well as eluding to the somewhat haunting reality that we, as a species, are moving toward a world of [diminished resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildsight) and overpopulation. According to the film, we have shifted into a period of anthropocene, which is defined as a period of time when the geological landscape is dominated by human beings rather than natural elements. The [short film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting) will remind you how far we have come, and how we will progress into the future if our path remains unaltered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anthropocene Awareness:** Opportunities to bring attention to the realities of human impact on the environment and need for change. - **Sustainable Resource Management:** Innovation for managing resources more efficiently and sustainably in the face of population growth and resource depletion. - **Impactful Visual Storytelling:** New ways of visual storytelling to educate and inspire people about important global issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Green Energy and Technology:** Opportunities to innovate renewable energy sources and clean technology for more sustainable practices. - **Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production:** Innovation for more sustainable and efficient food production methods in the face of population growth and resource depletion. - **Film and Media Production:** Opportunities to create impactful visual storytelling that brings important global issues to audiences in new and creative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Immersive Nature Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosphere-1.md) - [Immersive Climate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future.md) - [Scientific Time Narratives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deeptime-science-explorer.md) - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Farmer-Supporting Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-future-begins.md) - [Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-optimizer.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Arctic Portal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-portal.md)