MY JOURNEY ACROSS THE OCEAN | 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.

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.

Juror comments: My Journey Across the Ocean is a PSA for children about protecting the ocean. The animation is simple; the narrator is a young girl who is passionate about the topic.

When Madeleine Kelly Toomey was 13, she traveled for a year with her family on a small boat. While on her journey, she discovered just how much trash there is in the ocean. Madeline describes how she helped pick up some of the trash and encourages audiences to do the same.

The story is poignant and brings to the forefront the fact that, even in the middle of the ocean, there is a vast amount of trash. Madeleine was shocked to discover trash in every corner of the world and her message to the viewer is to mindful of your waste, change a few habits and YOU can be the change our oceans need.

The animation is simple and well-executed. The locations are well illustrated. The message is very clear and frightening. The background music is light and easy, nothing remarkable, but it works. The key character is Madeleine, the narrator, who grows from not being all that interested in living on a boat to working to save the ocean from trash and caring about our planet. Madeleine is the producer, director, and narrator; the story is based on her personal experience. Her contribution in this area is outstanding. My favorite part is the ending - the fish floating around in trash and Madeleine narrating give the viewer a wake-up call and wanting to do their part to help.

The message is to pick up after yourselves, be mindful of your waste, change a few habits and save the ocean and its wildlife.

I give My Journey Across the Ocean 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 16, plus adults. This would play well in any festival focused on oceans, ecology, and protecting the Earth and wildlife. Reviewed by Heather S. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Year
2021
Runtime
4:15
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Madeleine Kelly Toomey
Screenwriter
Madeleine Kelly Toomey
Producer
Madeleine Kelly Toomey

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.