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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.
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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. 

We are the only planet with oceans, and they are indispensable for our survival. However, many people are unaware of the importance of ocean creatures and how to protect them. This is because they don’t really see them every day. Sea creatures are just lunch or dinner or an ingredient in cosmetics. Young scuba diver Ema Poposka believes if people could see the beauty of the ocean and of the corals, they will change their minds about sea protection. This inspired her to join Action for a Cause to produce a documentary film about Hong Kong corals. 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.


Juror comments: Get ready to dive into the ocean depths of Hong Kong when you watch The Living Sea. The coral in these seas are struggling to survive because of warmer water and large amounts of waste. Learn how climate change is affecting this species and what you can do to stop it.


The Living Sea is an interesting short film that is a perfect fit for anyone who likes coral or people who want to learn more about ocean life. The underwater views are very cool as they bring you up close to sea life. Interesting visuals, such as maps and graphs, are used to help you understand where you are and the scientists and activists that are interviewed are informative and engaging.


This is a documentary that offers lots of information. In the beginning, there is a bit of a backstory about the narrator, which definitely adds to the film's entertainment quality. The underwater views are one of the strongest aspects of this film as it shows us many colorful and cool-looking coral as well as a pretty, blue ocean. Along with the constantly beautiful close-ups of the coral, there are magnificent views of the mountains surrounding Hong Kong. The shots really capture the beauty of the mountains and the river snaking through them. The shots of the water reflecting the mountains are some of the best images I’ve ever laid my eyes on. The locations are captivating; even during some of the interviews, there are lakes and mountains in the background. The sets in the labs where experiments with the coral take place are a cool addition to the film. The key people in this film are the narrator and the people interviewed. They keep it interesting and entertaining, plus they give good advice on how to protect coral and other sea life. The underwater views, combined with the interesting and educational narrative, are my favorite parts of this film. It is a truly spectacular combination.


There are many sad truths revealed in this film, like how all coral could be extinct by 2050 if we don’t do anything to prevent that. So the message is that reducing waste, lessening our carbon footprint, and conclusively helping corals, is a very important cause.


I give The Living Sea 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. This is an interesting and entertaining watch that I highly recommend. Reviewed by Kyla C., KIDS FIRST!

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    15:00
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Hong Kong, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
  • Director
    Ema Poposka
  • Screenwriter
    Ema Poposka
  • Producer
    Kids4Kids Powered by Youth Forum Hong Kong
  • Filmmaker
    Harini Thiyagarajan, Chloe Wan, Elena Todorova
  • Cinematographer
    Colin Chu, Ema Poposka
  • Music
    Angus Yip