DEAR MRS. PRESIDENT | CARE TO CHANGE (15 films•Ages 5+)

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15 films • 1h31m • Ages 5+

Empowering animation, live-action, and music video shorts focus on the impact of kids on contemporary issues.

Maria Rivera is a little girl, with BIG dreams. With a handwritten letter, she expresses all the hope and inspiration she feels for her hero, the first female President of The United States. Representation within The White House teaches Maria, that she too, can be anything she dreams of. Dear Mrs. President reminds kids to carve out their own destiny, and boldly pursue their life's ambitions and dreams.

Juror comments: I love this short animated film and its pro-girl message. This 3D animation shows a young girl of color, Maria Rivera, who writes a letter to the president, Mrs. President, who is the first woman president, and thanks her for her position in making things fairer. She says how inspired she is, seeing this woman as a mom and wife, helping our country and the world.

The animation is well executed; the message is spot on and definitely a wonderful message to young girls today. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. I love seeing how inspired the young girl is and I love the ending.

The message of this film is to celebrate the idea of a woman President of the USA.

I give this short film 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. Reviewed by Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Year
2021
Runtime
3:23
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Wyatt Hall, Luke Snedecor
Screenwriter
Ana Maria Medici
Producer
Ana Maria Medici
Cast
Frances Hatcher, Maria Eugenia Salgado
Cinematographer
Schuyler Yager
Animator
Derek Christmann, Mia Andrea
Production Design
Pilan Chaidez, Ilene Lobo, Ben Keida
Music
Robert Mai

15 films in package

DEAR MRS. PRESIDENT

(Ages 5-12) Maria Rivera is a little girl, with BIG dreams. With a handwritten letter, she expresses all the inspiration she feels from her hero, the first female President of the United States. Representation within The White House teaches Maria that she too can be anything she dreams of.

I'M A CHILD

(Ages 5-18) Original animated story about a young boys' journey to understand the impact of global warming, guided by a shapeshifting raven.

BLACK LIVES MATTER (SONG)

(Ages 3-18) This catchy tune encourages inclusivity amongst kids and teaches them to stand up against discrimination based on the color of one's skin.

KIDS WHO SAVE THE WORLD: PLASTIC

(Ages 5-12) Let 5-year-old Zeb tell you why it is important to protect our waters and sea creatures, and what we can all do to reduce plastic waste.

GLOBAL GAME CHANGERS: CAPE KIDS TO THE RESCUE

(Ages 5-12) The Cape Kids are a team of six scrappy kid superheroes and one dog who use their IGNITE GOOD!® superpowers to fight off their archnemesis-- the evil, life-draining force of apathy, a dark cloud named Krumi.

MY JOURNEY ACROSS THE OCEAN

(Ages 5-16) A short animated film about crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a small sailboat and discovering that even where humans have not yet explored, trash usually finds a way of getting there first—even in the middle of the ocean.

PENGUIN AND THE WHALE

(Ages 6-12) A little Penguin is visited by his friend Whale every year, until one day the Penguin has almost nowhere to go: the glaciers have melted due to the extreme global warming that increases every year.

THE LIVING SEA

(Ages 5-18) Ema’s aim with the documentary film made by kids is to raise awareness about the uniqueness of Hong Kong corals, the need to start taking care of corals, and how we can do this in our everyday life. This documentary was made by a crew of 12-15 year-old students.

GREAT WHITE SHARKS

(6-18) Lakan Duskin is 10-years-old. This Lego stop-motion video was his 4th-grade final project.

BLUE GOLD ANIJAM

(Ages 8-16) A collaborative effort by the students at the Powell River Digital Film School 2021 to animate the environmental song by Lillooet Fox.

KIDS WHO SAVE THE WORLD: UPCYCLING

(Ages 8-18) Meet Neveah-Rae and find out how you can help the world by upcycling and making objects from unwanted materials rather than buying new.

BREATHE

(Ages 10-18) One young man’s journey to find inner peace days after George Floyd’s televised murder. Be witness to this spoken word visual testimony about the power of the human spirit and the unapologetic resilience of our youth.

MILK

(Ages 8-18) When she sees an old man unable to pay for his milk, a young girl has a change of heart.

GROWING PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

(Ages 10-18) A seventh-grader from New York is inspired by a visit to Sindyanna of Galilee in Israel - a unique non-profit organization led by a team of Arab and Jewish women working together to create social change from the ground up.

LAST WORDS

(Ages 11-18) On his way to school on a snowy day, Billy is rehearsing his speech on rampage shootings.