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A SHOW FOR A CHANGE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2020 AWARD WINNERS FOR SOCIAL IMPACT FILMS
Los Angeles, CA – December 14, 2020 – A Show For A Change today announced several winners for its monthly global film festival, celebrating social impact films from around the world. The awarded films include projects from around the world and were created by numerous celebrated filmmakers.
“We’re proud to recognize these powerful films that advance the social causes of our time,” said Jared Milrad, founder and president of A Show For A Change. “Our festival continues to attract a strong diversity of socially conscious films from around the world. This month’s awarded films address timely causes, including racial justice, climate change, the harmful effects of colonialism, and autism awareness.”
This month’s winners include:
● Social Impact Award: A Killer Stereotype Directed by Michael Conti.
One of the clearest ways we see structural racism play out is in our economic policies. A favorite of dog-whistle politicians, one particular stereotype has demonized Black Americans – and Black women in particular – for far too long. Watch the film here!
● Creativity Award: Tellus Directed by Ilze Millere
'Tellus' is a love letter for Mother Earth which celebrates our connection with her - from pure joy and love towards nature’s elements, to our collective fears and worries about the damage the humankind has done to our planet, to an inspiring call for action and a hope for a greener, more united future.
'Tellus' is a sustainable, female-led community project that captures love, concern and hope for our planet from voices across the world. Read more about them here!
● Storytelling Award: Walking Together Directed by Jeremy Williams, Sheldon Anderson, Shelby Anderson, Deena Watson.
Walking Together in Africa, is a film made by and about Indigenous youth from Canada. It is a global story of indigenous youth coming of age, traveling to Africa, learning and sharing their wisdom - part adventure film, part social justice documentary. Whether talking about the effects of colonialism, the hazards of squat toilets or how to grow a community garden, the sheer exuberance of these young adults’ energy and optimism is captivating throughout this film and gives us hope for their futures.
● Cinematography Award: Spectrum Directed by Alex Hastings.
In 2019, 1 in 59 people were diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Living on the Autism Spectrum can include a wide variety of experiences.
Alex Hastings' composition "Spectrum" is an auditory/visual work to help people understand some of the aspects of living with Autism. The piece is divided into five different experiences:
Aware: the sometimes overwhelming stimulation of the lights, sounds, and colors of a busy city at night.
Alone: the difficulty in communication that often comes with Autism.
Attack: the panic attacks that people with Autism often face, due to heightened anxiety and sensory over-stimulation.
Awake: the struggles with insomnia during times of over-stimulation, as the brain struggles to slow down enough for sleep.
Alive: the celebration of living with Autism, and accepting it as a valuable part of one's identity.
“Our team is very proud to receive the ‘Story telling’ award from A Show for Change Film Festival!
Indeed, our hope is to inspire change! We believe strongly in the power of sharing story as a catalyst for social change and also hope to empower more youth to tell their stories of resilience in the face of crisis.”
– Jeremy Williams, Director of Walking Together
“Most people today recognize the textbook definition of Autism, but not as many people can truly understand how living on the Autism Spectrum actually feels. We created Spectrum to highlight some of the many different experiences someone with Autism might have. With the music and cinematography, we hope this audio-visual experience helps people step into the world of a person living on the Autism Spectrum. We are so grateful to have been chosen for this award so that we can share our project and help people understand Autism more authentically.”
– Alex Hastings, Director of Spectrum
“Tellus tells the story of our connection with Earth - from pure joy and love towards nature’s elements, to our collective fears and worries about the damage the humankind has done to our planet, to an inspiring call for action and a hope for a greener, more united future. In a time when the world kept us all divided and isolated in our own homes, Tellus united creators across the world to honour our Mother Earth. I have so much passion for this beautiful planet, so it was a joy to create a piece of visual and auditory poetry to celebrate it. I'm grateful and honoured to have received the Creativity Award in this festival as I truly believe in the power of using my creative voice to spread a message about a greener, kinder and more united world, and I can't wait for Tellus to move and inspire people across the world.”
– Ilze Millere, Director & Producer of Tellus
“Economic Security Project is proud to be selected for an award in A Show For Change Film Festival. We made "A Killer Stereotype" to examine the power racist narratives have had over policy and people's lives. The idea that Black Americans – particularly Black women – are less deserving of public support has resulted in harmful stereotypes still influencing politics today and a weakened social safety net for everyone. At a time when millions are facing economic uncertainty, we need to come together and reject racist tropes like the "Welfare Queen." Only then can we move forward to implement new anti-racist systems that truly work for all.”
– Michael Conti, Editor of A Killer Stereotype
A Show For A Change invites filmmakers who share a passion for changing the world through the power of storytelling to submit to our monthly film festival. We seek diverse, engaging stories that address societal, environmental, and cultural issues. To apply for our next film festival, filmmakers can submit their projects by December 29, 2020 using this link: https://filmfreeway.com/ashowforachange
About A Show For A Change Film Festival
With 400+ global submissions, A Show For A Change has awarded some of the most creative, groundbreaking, and inspiring stories highlighting social issues since launching its monthly festival in December 2017. The company’s mission is to celebrate socially impactful films through the art of storytelling and advocate for enduring social change. It embraces films that challenge the status quo and stand up for urgent causes like human rights, animal rights, and the environment.
Learn more about our current projects and monthly global film festival at ashowforachange.com
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