What is the short film 'It's Only 47°C' about?

'It's Only 47°C' explores climate inequality through the story of a traffic constable experiencing the unequal burdens of extreme heat.

When and where was 'It's Only 47°C' screened?

The film was screened on February 4, 2026, at Redbulb Studios in Andheri West as part of Mumbai Climate Week.

What is Civic Studios' Climate Media Ecosystem?

The Climate Media Ecosystem is a multi-platform approach including children's animation, rural radio stories, EdTech integration, and a fund to support climate narratives in Indian films and series.

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Climate Inequality: A Film's Stark Vision

4 Feb

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Summary

Short film explores climate inequality amidst extreme heat.
Story focuses on a traffic constable's unequal climate burden.
Civic Studios aims to spark climate awareness through media.

Climate Inequality: A Film's Stark Vision

Civic Studios premiered its short film 'It's Only 47°C' at Mumbai Climate Week, India's inaugural platform for accelerating climate action. Incubated at MIT Media Lab, the company showcased storytelling's power to address the climate crisis.

The film, set in a heat-stricken city, centers on traffic constable Laxman Chaubey, revealing how climate change disproportionately affects individuals. Starring Sharib Hashmi, it is written and directed by Tej Sisodia and produced by Naseeruddin Shah and Anushka Shah.

The screening on February 4, 2026, at Redbulb Studios will be followed by a panel discussion. This initiative is part of Civic Studios' broader mission to create a Climate Media Ecosystem.