KIDS FIRST! Film Festival/Hawaiʻi

YOU DO YOU NO MATTER WHO: PART 1 (9 films•Ages 8-18)

Expired February 22, 2022 9:45 AM
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8 films in package
I AM ODD
(Ages 8-18) Benjamin Giroux, a 10-year-old autistic boy from New York, wrote a poem called "I Am Odd" for a school project. The poem went viral and inspired this song using Ben's lyrics. A talented young 2D animator, Rory Russell, was approached to tell Ben's story in a simple animated music video to help raise autism awareness.
CHARLIE SURFER
(Ages 8-15) Because of his Asperger's, Charlie struggles with team sports, but has found he loves surfing and dancing. We follow Charlie through ups and downs at surf camp.
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT
(Ages 8-18) This is a film about learning to have positive thoughts about ourselves and how self-perception is so important to our mental health.
OLE, BENNI AND THE REST OF THE UNIVERSE
(Ages 8-15) Ole's friend Benni has Down syndrome. But that never bothered Ole...until the big swimming leisure time is approaching and the other children in the club don't want Benni to come with them. Now Ole has to choose one side.
THEY'RE THE REASON
(Ages 5-18) The healing power of human-canine connection in combatting anxiety and isolation for people of all ages, through the lens of mounting mental health crisis in teens, overcoming learning disabilities. and isolation during covid.
ROCKLAND RELAY
(Ages 12-18) Rockland Relay follows Rachel, a young girl whose parents move her across the country just as she is about to start high school.
THE TRUTH OF BEAUTY
(Ages 10-18) This is a film about the diverse nature of beauty and learning to accept yourself.
INSIDE OUT
(Ages 14-18) Damián suffers bullying from his classmates because of their suspicion about his sexual orientation.
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9 films • 1h33m • Ages 8-18

With artistry and humor, short films about building bridges and finding common ground across differences.

This is a film about the diverse nature of beauty and learning to accept yourself.


From middle school students, in English, this short film is well produced, with excellent narration and a series of middle school images. This would make a wonderful addition to a student film festival or one focused on truthful messages. Well done, excellent message.


I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18, plus adults. Reviewed by Julie S., KIDS FIRST! Juror

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    4:14
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Jerrfey Rudkin, Anson Reynolds
  • Screenwriter
    Ellis Clark, Anson Reynolds
  • Producer
    Anson Reynolds, Ellis CLard
  • Cast
    Anson Reynolds
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