KIDS WHO SAVE THE WORLD: PLASTIC | 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.

This live-action episode follows Zeb on a beach clean as he explains why it is important to protect our waters and sea creatures, and what we can all do to reduce plastic waste.

Juror's comments: The extraordinary cinematography, incredible concept, and most importantly, the wonderful interviewee make this UK-produced, short film Kids Who Save the World a great inside look at how young people see pollution on our planet. The beautiful candid shots of five-year-old Zeb helping clean up the beach convey the story very well. I love the concept and the structure of this film. That, and its thoughtful design make it memorable.

The documentary is narrated by young Zeb who describes the efforts he and his family take to reduce plastic use, and the dangerous effects plastic has on ocean life.

I particularly enjoyed the shots on the beach. It is an excellent choice to shoot on the beach to give the audience an inside look at the dangers of pollution and what this family is doing to help. The opening sequence introducing Zeb is very well executed. Showing him at home in his own environment shows us what a well-rounded kid he is. Zeb makes a wonderful narrator. His thoughtful and thorough answers give us insight into the awareness of a young child about pollution. The direction of this film is also quite outstanding, with wonderful visuals from the get-go and throughout. The close-ups of the ocean as well as Zeb’s face show us the intensity of the subject and what is being done about it. I love seeing young people combating pollution around the world and the idea of showing others ways they can be more green.

The film's director, Adam Tyler, is a five-time BAFTA Children’s Award-winning director and writer. The message of this film is to drive home the importance of the effects of pollution and how young people are instrumental in combating climate change.

I heartily give Kids Who Save the World 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. This film is an excellent choice for a youth and family film festival because it is well crafted, thoughtful, and timely. Reviewed by Erin M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic

Year
2020
Runtime
3:25
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom

Director
Adam Tyler
Producer
Adam Tyler,Karl Dixon, Ellen Solberg
Cinematographer
Toby Lloyd

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.