Indy Shorts Film Festival

Spotlight: Children's Resilience with Shine Global

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Witness the incredible resilience and unwavering spirit of children as they overcome challenges and find strength in unexpected places. Presented in partnership with Shine Global.

In this heartwarming short documentary we are introduced to a remarkable young girl whose spirit and determination defy all expectations. Makayla, a teenage girl, has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal. However, her parents, filled with unwavering belief in their daughter's potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla's inner world.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    23 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Indiana Premiere
  • Genre
    Documentary Short
  • Content Warning
    Suitable for All Ages
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  • Director
    Julio Palacio
  • Screenwriter
    Julio Palacio, Makayla Cain
  • Producer
    Sasha Levinson, Sam Hanson, Julio Palacio
  • Executive Producer
    Khari Cain, Mañana Cain
  • Cast
    Makayla Cain, Khari Cain, Mañana Cain, Roxy Sewell
  • Animator
    Quan Studios