For Group Tickets <a href="https://facets.formstack.com/forms/cicff39_group_screening_reservation_request" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> Each young woman in this shorts program is determined in her own way to set things right, speak her mind, use her own voice and choose her own path. For Ages 11-14 | 74 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with English subtitles Themes: Empowerment, daring to be different, gaining confidence girl POV

The Girls of the Wind Follows a girl who wishes to spread her arms and fly...

The Girls of the Wind

Me. My eleven years. WAR. This film is best described in the director's own words: "In my country there is a war with the Russian occupiers. This war is very terrible. It started when I was 4 years old. In 2014, the Russians stole the South of Ukraine - Crimea and the East of Ukraine. I was in Crimea for the last time in 2013. It's very beautiful there! There is a sea and wonderful mountains. And also the local people - the Crimean Tatars cook delicious food and speak Ukrainian. I remember this! On February 24th, 2022, the Russians wanted to steal even more territories. For the first few months we lived in a daze. Bucha, Vorzel, Irpen, Gostomel. Russians killed, shot, mocked civilians. These tragedies were near my city! Parents did not allow me and my younger brother to read the news in full. In June, my parents said that our Ukrainian army drove the Russians out of the North of Ukraine and we could return home. But at the same time, we agreed that we could leave home if the Russian invaders returned to the Kyiv region. Then in June there was a cinema camp. It was organized by the Ukrainian director Svsitlana Pohasiy.She evacuated to the UK and taught free classes from there. I, and other students of the film camp, received various tasks from her to create their projects. You just had to shoot your morning, your day or your evening. Answer the questions, what are you doing at the moment? I live in the 14th residential building and we do not have a bomb shelter. There is only a basement. It is not with two, but with one exit. It can overwhelm. nearest bomb shelter - Arsenalnaya metro station in Kyiv. You need to go 25 minutes by car. But when the air raid alarm goes off, you won't have time to get on the subway. And you can’t drive around the city at night. We have a curfew. After 23:00, the city is patrolled by the our ukrainian military. Therefore, during the alarm, we sleep in the corridor behind two walls. But this will not save from a rocket explosion. Russians are always sent to residential buildings, hospitals, kindergartens, schools. The trajectory of Russian rockets is such that it hits the upper floors. It's very scary. But at the same time, I try not to think about fears for a long time. I try to relax.That's why I draw a lot, read books, dance, swim (our pool has already started working again). And thanks to Svitlana Pohasiy (project curator) and her film camp, i made my first movie. As you saw, it turned out to be about my perception of the war. I took it off for those children who are far from Ukraine and may not even know that there is such a small country on the other side of the Earth in the middle of Europe. But our country really wants to survive and is trying to continue to learn, develop and resist these terrible Russians in every possible way. Of course, my film is not perfect. Probably a lot of errors from a technical point of view. I shot it on a regular Android tablet and then edited it in Pinnacle Studio. But now, from my last acting fee (in August, a couple of productions returned and - hooray! - they offered roles in their projects!) I bought a real steadicam for my phone and tablet, which means that the next film will be better and better."

Me. My eleven years. WAR.

Generation Impact: The Coder Jay Jay Patton was only thirteen-years-old when she created Photo Patch, a mobile app designed for children to send letters and photos to incarcerated parents. The inspiration for this app came from her own experiences with her father who was in prison for five years, making it difficult for them to communicate with each other. Jay Jay's inspiring story, along with the coding classes she now teaches, enables young people of color to pursue their dream of having a career in STEM.

Generation Impact: The Coder

Jay Jay Patton was only thirteen-years-old when she created Photo Patch, a mobile app designed for children to send letters and photos to incarcerated parents. Patton's story continues to inspire young people of color to pursue their dreams.

Apex Point In a futuristic, alien world, motorcyclist Kira attempts to qualify for the huge MetraMax racing event. Kira's dedication to perfection and constant improvement push her to new heights and impressive speeds. When this perfectionism turns to obsession, however, Kira becomes unable to focus on anything but her mistakes, no matter how minute they may be.

Apex Point

In a futuristic, alien world, a motorcycle racer not only competes to qualify for an important race, but more importantly, with their own impossible standards of perfection.

To Go to the Moon A young woman rescues the Apollo 8 mission from the life-threatening error NASA said would never happen. Based on a true story.

To Go to the Moon

More Than I Want to Remember One fateful night, 14-year-old Mugeni awakens to find her village drowning in fire. Her home in southeastern Congo has been destroyed by the Mai Mai militia, who have vowed to exterminate the Banyamulenge people. Torn away from her family amidst the chaos, Mugeni begins a remarkable journey across the globe, never giving up hope of finding her loved ones. Five years later, she has a miraculous reunion with her mother and sisters, who have fled to Uganda. Now a woman living in the United States, Mugeni continues to work hard to support her family and empower the Banyamulenge people.

More Than I Want to Remember

After an attack by the Mai Mai militia destroys her home and separates her from loved ones, 14-year-old Mugeni leaves Congo to embark on a journey across the globe in the hopes of finding her lost family. After a miraculous reunion in the United States, Mugeni continues to work hard to support her family and uplift the Banyamulenge people.

Abby Abby, who happens to have cerebral palsy shows us the true meaning of courage and determination in a heartwarming and inspiring documentary.

Abby

A glimpse into the life of Abby, a young woman with cerebral palsy who loves life, animals, and her family.

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