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LIFE AND FAMILY

Expired January 18, 2022 4:45 AM
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18 films in package
A BOY'S JOURNEY: CROSSING THE ALENUIHAHA
On August 6, 2020, eleven-year-old Bobo Gallagher became the first person ever to cross the Alenuihaha Channel on a wing and a foil and only the second documented solo crossing of that crossing in history.
CHARLIE SURFER
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.
CRAMMING
Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they're accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened.
FOILED
Foiled is a family comedy about ten-year-old Dylan and his younger brother Cody who accidentally rip their best friend’s baseball card. They must fix it otherwise they'll lose their best friend and never get to play baseball again.
HIDE!
Two little girls fight off and evade a monster who clearly underestimates their abilities
HOPE, GIVE, CHANGE
When a young girl discovers a group of homeless children living alone in a park she is determined to find a way to help.
JUST ONE DAY
Bullying is a major problem with kids and teens today. This film follows 2 boys with very different home lives through their first day at school. It will show that change can happen in just one day.
WICKED WITCH
A girl is disappointed that she gets the wrong witch costume but it turns out to be just what she wanted.
KENYA'S SYMPHONY
Kenya, a bold five-year old girl, is reluctantly dragged to a symphony by her mother. Through the power of the orchestra, the young girl's passion for music blossoms before her own eyes.
LEMONADE
Two young friends experience tragedy when their lemonade stand is destroyed by a storm.
LOVE IS LOVE
Encouraging inclusion and acceptance, this catchy song shows children how colorful and different families can be.
MAKING FRIENDS
An "arty" middle school girls has no friends until she gets a special sketchbook for her birthday.
NO INTERNET
A group of teens have to go an entire year without the internet. They discover there's a clandestine organization pulling the strings and it's up to them to save their town.
ONE AT A TIME
This is a film about how simple acts of random kindness can help change the world. Simple acts like picking up trash can help make a difference.
PIVOT: PAYING IT FORWARD
How do people overcome a pandemic? They pivot. This film uncovers the journeys of businesses and communities paying it forward during a crisis.
SHOULDER SHOWDOWN: SIBLING RIVALRY
Terra is frustrated with her little brother and doesn't know what to do. That's when her Shoulder Devil and Angel appear.
THE BOOK OF KNOTS
A young boy scout gets his Knots badge and draws his family back together.
THE DOUBLE LIFE OF HUGH
Hugh (Nate Ruth) and his father Hugo (Colin Allen) have very different ideas about what it means to be a mime.
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A collection of shorts from youth and indie filmmakers worldwide that take a look at life from various perspectives and the role that family plays in our lives.

Love is Love is a music video designed for preschoolers celebrating love and the diversity of families. Encouraging inclusion and acceptance, this catchy song shows children how colorful and different families can be. It explains to them that they might have one mum one dad, same-sex parents or might be looked after by their grandparents, it is love that counts and binds them all together. Set on Pride day, the video applauds diversity and portrays a vibrant march where families of all shapes and sizes march together and sing. It carries a strong message that all families are different but they love each other just the same.


Juror's comments: This 2D animated short music video is set to an upbeat, and gently rolling song about families and love. It encourages love to be the glue for inclusiveness in order to normalize stigma which may be aimed at children with same sex parents, or children raised by a grandmother, aunt or uncle. The best part of the animation is that all of the characters are different colors - pink, blue, green, yellow, an entire rainbow of colors. It is super sweet! The last verse of the song rallies people to march through life supporting different colors, creeds and genders!


The message of Love is Love is just that “love is love” and kindness and good parenting is what counts in a child's life.


I give Love is Love 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 4 to 18. By Nancy K.KIDS FIRST!

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    2:49
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Director
    Mina Song
  • Screenwriter
    Phil Evans
  • Producer
    Mina Song, Ellen Solberg, Miki Chojnacka
  • Cast
    Ella Evans
  • Animator
    Ellie Petrova, Jeremy Carlen
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