Winner of the Shine Global 2026 Resilience Award Grand Prize Watch the film on your own time, then join us for the live virtual Q&amp;A with the filmmakers on Wednesday, October 28th at 5pmPT/8pmET

Oliver is a 12-year-old murder-mystery enthusiast with a vivid imagination and a rare genetic condition. When Oliver sets out to bring his own mystery to the big screen, what unfolds is more than a creative project: it’s a powerful testament to family, friendship, resilience and a community coming together.

Kids Like Me

Meet Oliver, a 12-year-old murder-mystery buff with a boundless imagination, who’s growing up with a rare syndrome. Together with his family, they reframe what it means to live with disabilities and embark on an exciting adventure to concoct a murder-mystery caper.

Live Q&amp;A with Cynthia Lowen and Jon Cohrs, Directors and Producers of Kids Like Me&nbsp;

Live Q&A Kids Like Me

Live Q&A with Cynthia Lowen and Jon Cohrs, Directors and Producers of Kids Like Me

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Watch select 2026 Shine Global Resilience Award winners and finalists from anywhere in the United States then join our live filmmaker Q&As

This annual event recognizes and celebrates the films and filmmakers that highlight the resilience and strength of children in the face of adversity. The awards are open to films of any genre that showcase children overcoming challenges and demonstrate their resilience, courage, and determination.

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