Shine Global Presents

CHILDREN'S RESILIENCE IN FILM AWARDS

Shine Global gives voice to children and their families by telling stories of their resilience to raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change.

The Children’s Resilience in Film Awards honor the preeminent filmmakers who masterfully highlight and celebrate the inspiring strength, creativity, and power of children across the world. 2023 events in both NYC and LA in September 28 –  October 3.

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Shine Global Partners With U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar For Historic Immigration Reform Event In Washington, D.C.

Home is Somewhere Else

Event on September 26 to also feature directors and clip from the documentary film “Home Is Somewhere Else,” and representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) with the support of the American Federation of Teachers.

Shine Global Announces Honorees for 2023 Annual Children’s Resilience in Film Awards

Shine Global announces president of DreamWorks Animation Margie Cohn, former pro football player and Project Transition founder Marcellus Wiley, and social media sensation Graceyn Hollingsworth as honorees for the 2023 Children’s Resilience in Film Awards

 

Home Is Somewhere Else Wins Ariel Award for Best Animated Feature

Home Is Somewhere Else won the Ariel Award for Best Animated Feature at the 65th Ariel Awards, the most prestigious recognition for Mexican cinema, also known as the “Mexican Oscars.” Directed by acclaimed filmmakers Carlos Hagerman and Jorge Villalobos, the film provides a window into the hearts and minds of ​​immigrant youth and their undocumented families.

Shine Global Announces Nominees for 2023 Annual Children’s Resilience in Film Awards

We are honored to announce the nominees for the 2023 Children’s Resilience in Film Awards. This year’s nominees represent a diverse range of powerful stories from around the world, showcasing resilience in various forms. Through the lens of these films, audiences will witness the inspiring spirit of children as they overcome obstacles, navigate through personal hardships, and inspire others through their achievements.

Heartland Film’s Indy Shorts Announces Winner of a Spotlight on Children’s Resilience with Shine Global

This year, Shine Global and Heartland Film partnered to present the Spotlight: Children’s Resilience with Shine Global program and the Children’s Resilience in Short Film Prize. This award, presented by Shine Global, includes a $2,500 cash prize and was awarded to “Ayenda” by Marie Margolius (United States, Portugal, Afghanistan).

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Shine Global is a non-profit media company. We produce inspiring films and compelling content about underserved children and their families. Through tailored distribution and outreach, we connect with our audiences in communities, classrooms, museums, and on Capitol Hill as part of a powerful engagement campaign to encourage social change.

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Shine Global aims to harness the power of documentary film as a dynamic force for positive change by creating a full outreach and engagement campaign for each of our films.

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Shine Global’s mission is to give voice to children and families by telling stories of their resilience to raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change.

Home is Somwhere Else

Home is Somewhere Else

An animated feature documentary providing a window into the hearts and minds of ​​immigrant youth and their undocumented families. This 2D feature “animentary” features three personal stories about immigrant youth to highlight the complexities and challenges they face today. Voiced by the actual children and their families, the stories are woven together by spoken word poet Lalo “El Deportee.” Currently in Production
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Through Our Eyes: Homefront

In Homefront, three children of veteran families cope with the emotional impact of having a wounded parent, navigate the unique challenges of visible and invisible injuries sustained during military service, and together journey toward collective healing. Now streaming on HBOMax.
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Virtually Free

In this short doc, unlikely allies in Richmond, VA partner to transform the juvenile justice system and stop mass incarceration.  It follows three teens currently being held in a Richmond, VA detention center who participate in a local arts organizations’ program to deliver their powerful, authentic messages to the public, law enforcement, and government officials using their art, including a virtual reality jail cell they’ve helped create. Now screening in schools and communities.
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