Home Is Somewhere Else September 2022 Screenings

Home Is Somewhere Else September 2022 Screenings

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Home Is Somewhere Else September 2022 Screenings

Home is Somewhere Else

Home Is Somewhere Else, an animated feature documentary providing a window into the hearts and minds of ​​immigrant youth and their undocumented families, is directed by Carlos Hagerman and Jorge Villalobos and produced in association with Shine Global. This 2D feature “animentary” features three personal stories about immigrant youth to highlight the complexities and challenges they face today.

September 6, 2022
Pixelatl, Jalisco, Mexico. Tickets + more info

September 7, 2022
Colegio Tijuana High School + spoken word workshop with Jose Eduardo Aguilar “El Deportee”
Centro Cultural Tijuana, Mexico

September 8, 2022
Casa Familiar screening + workshop, San Ysidro, CA
CETYS Universidad, Tijuana, Mexico

September 9, 2022 
CECYTE Villas del Sol + Photo exhibition “De todos lados un poco”
****POSTPONED BECAUSE OF WEATHER***** Binational Friendship Garden, Tijuana, Mexico in collaboration with the Transborder library, Binational Friendship Garden, and the Baja Film Commission

September 10, 2022
Al Otro Lado + Spoken Work poetry workshop in collaboration with Otros Dreams en Accion

September 26, 2022
AFI + Mexican Cultural Institute, Washington DC. Tickets + more info

September 28, 2022
TBA, Washington DC

September 30, 2022
GuadaLAjara FIlm Festival, Los Angeles, CA. Tickets + more info

 


About Shine Global

Shine Global is a non-profit media company that gives voice to children and their families by telling their stories of resilience to raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change. We produce inspiring films and compelling content about underserved children. 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.

Since its founding in 2005, Shine Global films have won more than 100 major awards, including an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short Subject for Inocente and an Academy Award®-nomination and two Emmys® for War/Dance. Recent films include the documentary-animation hybrid Liyana, the hit documentary The Eagle Huntress, and Through Our Eyes: Homefront which is available on HBOMax.

About Brinca Taller de Animación

Brinca Taller de Animación is a Mexican animation studio that has ten years experience making animated films and series that focus mainly on children and social issues. We strongly believe animation is a powerful language that allows difficult topics to engage with the audience and inspire change. We have worked for agencies like UNICEF, United Nations Development Programme, Mexican Commission for the Defense and Promotion of Human Rights, American Jewish World Service, International Federation of Human Rights, among others.

Home Is Somewhere Else is Brinca’s first animated feature . 

Homefront + Live Panel Discussion April 12th 7pmET

Homefront + Live Panel Discussion April 12th 7pmET

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SHINE GLOBAL HONORS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD WITH FREE VIRTUAL SCREENING AND EXCLUSIVE LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION FOR THROUGH OUR EYES: HOMEFRONT on APRIL 12th at 7pmET

Produced in Association with Shine Global by Sesame Workshop, Through Our Eyes: Homefront will be available for free virtual viewing, April 7-14, 2022.

Live Q&A and Expert Panel Discussion with Homefront Director Kristi Jacobson, Headstrong CEO Jim McDonough, Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet, and Travis Manion Foundation President Ryan Manion, moderated by Former Acting Secretary of the Army Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, to Discuss Film and the Veterans’ Mental Health on April 12

LIVE Panel Discussion and Filmmaker Q&A
Tuesday, April 12th
7pmET/4pmPT
RSVP

Watch the film before the panel on your own schedule on HBOMax or by registering through Eventive.
How to Watch

1.  Stream the film on HBOMax (subscription required) or Click here to go the screening page on Eventive

2. If your screen says “Watch Now” simply click to begin viewing. If your screen says “Unlock” enter your email and password (you will need to create an account with Eventive if you don’t have one already) to secure a ticket and the page will take you to the “Watch Now” screen.

3. You have 7 days to begin watching the film after unlocking.  Once you begin watching, you have 48 hours to complete the film.  You can watch at anytime before the panel discussion – the film is 38 minutes long.

4.  On April 12th at 7pmET the same page will host the live Q&A.  You must be signed into your account to view.  You can type questions and comments into the chat box.

5. If you’d like to make it a Movie Night, follow this timeline to join in the fun simultaneously with the filmmakers and friends across the country:

Tuesday, April 12th
6:15pm ET (NY) / 3:15pm PT (CA)
Log in to Eventive to watch Homefront from the comfort of your home. The film is 38 minutes long.

7:00pm ET (NY) / 4pm PT (CA)
Participate in our live Q&A

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to sean@shineglobal.org for assistance and you can view the Help from Eventive

ABOUT THE FILM

In the US, more than three million children live in homes with service members and veterans who rely on caregiver support. Gabby, Terry, and Luther all have parents who were injured while serving, and each family has found a way to heal the wounds of war. Homefront shows how Gabby (9), a fierce animal lover with a stock of chickens, rabbits, bees, and dogs, loves her family and faces her fears about her Dad’s traumatic brain injury and PTSD via equine therapy. Terry (10), an enthusiastic boy and his parents, Taniki and Brandon, share their experiences and mental health struggles as they work to heal and help each other cope with depression and PTSD through honest conversation and embracing joy. Luther (9) is a charismatic boy who wants to be “like my dad when I grow up.” His father, Joe, a Navy veteran who lost his leg in an IED explosion, struggles through chronic pain to put family first.

Running Time: 38 minutes | Recommended for ages 8 and up

The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy – Moderator

Patrick J. Murphy began serving our nation at age 19, when he enlisted in the United States Army ROTC program at the University of Scranton. For the past 28 years, in one role after another, he has maintained that commitment to serve—as a soldier, as the first Iraq War Veteran elected to Congress, as the Under Secretary and Acting Secretary of the Army, and as a champion for Veterans’ issues with an extensive background in health care management and innovation. Patrick’s leadership harnesses the power of public, private, and nonprofit partners to support Veterans in finding jobs, starting businesses, and securing quality health care and mental health services. His mission is to help provide all of America’s 20 million Veterans—including the more than nine million who rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs—with the opportunity to realize stability and success.

Ryan Manion, President, Travis Manion Foundation

Ryan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007.

Serving as the President of Travis Manion Foundation since 2012, Ryan leads a national movement focused on assisting veterans and families of the fallen to take the next step in their personal journeys, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Ret. Col. Jim McDonough, Jr., CEO of Headstrong

Colonel (U.S. Army, Retired) James (Jim) D. McDonough, Jr., is the Chief Executive Officer of Headstrong, a leading, national-facing mental health network for our nation’s military connected members and their families. Prior to serving as CEO, Jim held several key leadership assignments within the veterans’ sector. These included two stints as Director of the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services, Senior Fellow for Veterans Affairs within the New York State Health Foundation and Managing Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, where he was responsible for the global deployment of the Institute’s widely recognized programs and services. Jim also served as Chief Executive Officer for Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester, New York, where he led the nation’s oldest continuing serving nonprofit dedicated to the needs of military connected individuals and families.

Kathy Roth-Douquet, Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Families

As Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest grass-roots military family support organization, she is a national spokesperson for military-connected families. Kathy is a commentator on patriotism, civil-military affairs, the value of service, and the experience of military families. She has appeared on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, NPR, CNN, and other media outlets. Her work has appeared in magazines and newspapers across the country. She is a frequent speaker at universities, policy forums, military audiences, and civic groups. Kathy has served in the White House and in the Department of Defense. In the latter role, as Principal Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acting), she received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for her work on defense reform. She is also a recipient of President George H. W. Bush’s Daily Point of Light Award, and received the Chief of Staff of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. She is also a military spouse of 24 years, four deployments, and 9 moves.

Kristi Jacobson, Director of Through Our Eyes: Homefront

Kristi Jacobson is an Emmy Award-winning director and producer of non-fiction features, series and short-form content. Recent work includes SOLITARY (HBO), winner of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary and Independent Spirit Truer Than Fiction Award nominee; episodes of the Season 1 of the Netflix Original Series DIRTY MONEY and season 2 of DOGS (to be released summer 2021); I AM NOT GOING TO CHANGE 400 YEARS IN FOUR, co-directed with Angela Tucker (ITVS/ Independent Lens); A PLACE AT THE TABLE (Magnolia Pictures/Participant Media) which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, won the IDA Pare Lorentz Award, and was a nominee for Best Feature Documentary by the PGA. Earlier films include TOOTS (Tribeca Film Festival premiere/Sundance Channel), and AMERICAN STANDOFF (Sundance Film Festival premiere/HBO).

Jacobson is producer of the upcoming AN ACT OF WORSHIP, Nausheen Dadabhoy’s directorial debut feature. She is a member of the AMPAS, the Director’s Guild of America, and a two-time Sundance Creative Producing Fellow. She and her work have appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Moyers and Company, CBS Morning News, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Filmmaker Magazine, Time Magazine, and many more.

About Shine Global

Shine Global is a non-profit media company that gives voice to children and their families by telling their stories of resilience to raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change. We produce inspiring films and compelling content about underserved children. 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.

Since our founding in 2005, Shine Global films have won more than 100 major awards, including an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short Subject for Inocente and an Academy Award®-nomination and two Emmys® for War/Dance. Recent films include the documentary-animation hybrid Liyana, the hit documentary The Eagle Huntress, and Through Our Eyes: Homefront which is available on HBOMax.

Live Q&A with War/Dance Directors, Sean & Andrea Nix Fine

Live Q&A with War/Dance Directors, Sean & Andrea Nix Fine

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Live Q&A with War/Dance Directors, Sean & Andrea Nix Fine

by Ruhani Singh

Directors Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine joined Shine Global Co-Founder, Albie Hecht, for a live Q&A about their Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary War/Dance. You can watch it now below!

War Dance Documentary Film

War/Dance follows three children, Nancy, Domenic, and Rose, who find hope in the future by competing in Uganda’s national music and dance festival.  Their historic journey is a stirring tale about the power of the human spirit to triumph against tremendous odds.

 

Live Q&A

“No one was asking these people, these kids, about their story. So when we asked them, they were very excited to open up” 

– Sean Fine, Director

This Q&A session helps the audience get a better understanding of the different obstacles Sean and Andrea faced making a film in an active war zone area.

“That’s all people think these kids are, that’s all they are, the only voice is like horror or an image of them with a gun and we wanted to change that and make people care” 

– Sean Fine

A surprise appearance occurs from one of the main children in the film, Dominic Akina, who talks about his experience and the kind of work he is doing now in Canada as a filmmaker himself. He shares his journey of being a war survivor and says,  “So I learned very early on to kind of fence myself and my go-to survival mode is basically to run, run, run, and I kind of learned instinctively to take care of myself.” For him, in a dire situation like that, hope was the only thing he couldn’t lose.  

“It was a combination of like make me care, make me relate and I think that’s what happens, hopefully, in the film, and you start to feel and care because you’re understanding and connecting.” 

– Andrea Nix Fine

 

Click below to view this provocative conversation after watching the impactful film War/Dance, a real-life story about a group of children whose love of music brings joy, excitement, and hope back into their poverty-stricken lives full of terror and loss.

Subscribing to Shine Global on YouTube is one of the easiest, most helpful ways to support us in our mission of making films about underserved youth and their families. Thank you so much for your support!

The Power of Art in the Face of Homelessness: Live Q&A with Inocente and Directors Sean & Andrea Nix Fine

The Power of Art in the Face of Homelessness: Live Q&A with Inocente and Directors Sean & Andrea Nix Fine

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The Power of Art in the Face of Homelessness: Live Q&A with Inocente and Directors Sean & Andrea Nix Fine

by Ruhani Singh

 

“It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it”
– Nelson Mandela  

 

Shine Global Co-Founder, Albie Hecht, in conversation with Directors Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, and artist Inocente, answer questions following a screening of their film Inocente on December 9th, 2020 as part of Shine Global’s 15th Anniversary Screening Series.

Inocente: the power of art

Inocente is both a timeless story about the transformative power of art and a timely snapshot of the new face of homelessness in America: children. The challenges are staggering, but the hope in her story proves that the hand she was dealt does not define her. Instead, her dreams do.

 

Live Q&A

“We were interested in finding a story that could come to life through the idea of the challenges of homelessness, and kids were the face of that, but no one was really hearing from them.” 

– Andrea Nix Fine (Director) 

 

This stimulating conversation with the Directors of Inocente, Sean and Andrea Fine, and Inocente herself, helps the audience understand the inner world of Inocente and what she felt as a homeless girl, using painting as an outlet to express her emotions.

“How did you manage to keep up with the pressure of creating those numerous art pieces and then dealing with what was happening in your life?”  Hecht asked.

“A lot of it had to do with the fact that I was 15 years old and had a lot of energy so I had a lot of energy,” Inocente said, her inspiration being Adaptation and adapting her art to her surroundings.

When Hecht asked all three of them what were some of the challenges they faced while creating this influential documentary, Sean and Andrea replied by saying it was figuring out the editing, and how they would tell the story while keeping the focus on the character driving the narrative. Here, it was filming an artist who is creating art about herself.

 

The panelists then spoke on the issue of homelessness. 3 millions kids are still homeless in just America, with millions and millions more facing this brutal reality all around the world.

“This film will be relevant as long as we have all these issues,” said Inocente. And in order for people to even do their small part, they must start “doing the research and taking initiative with that first question,” she said.

Inocente is another one of the many dynamic films Shine Global has produced to help create awareness about social issues surrounding children, where “the power of the film is the way to help affect social change,” as stated by our Co-Founder, Albie Hecht in the discussion.

Click below to view this thought-provoking conversation after watching the inspiring film of Inocente, a girl with hopes and dreams, and the determination to make them come true against all odds.

 

 

Subscribing to Shine Global on YouTube is one of the easiest, most helpful ways to support us in our mission of making films about underserved youth and their families. Thank you so much for your support!

Inocente + Live Filmmaker Q&A December 9th 8pmET

Inocente + Live Filmmaker Q&A December 9th 8pmET

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Inocente + Live Filmmaker Q&A December 9th 8pmET

WATCH AT ANYTIME THEN JOIN THE LIVE FILMMAKER Q&A ON WEDNESDAY 12/9 AT 8PMET/5PT

Join Shine Global, Directors Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, Inocente, and Moderator Susan MacLaury for a virtual screening of Inocente and a live Q&A.  Watch the film anytime before the Q&A from the comfort of your own home.

LIVE Filmmaker Q&A
Wednesday, December 9th
8pmET/5pmPT
RSVP

 
How to Watch

1. Click here to go the screening page on Eventive

2. If your screen says “Watch Now” simply click to begin viewing. If your screen says “Unlock” enter your email and password (you will need to create an account with Eventive if you don’t have one already) to secure a ticket and the page will take you to the “Watch Now” screen.

3. You have 7 days to begin watching the film after unlocking.  Once you begin watching, you have 48 hours to complete the film.  You can watch at anytime before the panel discussion – the film is 40 minutes long.

4.  On December 9th at 8pmET the same page will host the live Q&A.  You must be signed into your account to view.  You can type questions and comments into the chat box.

5. If you’d like to make it a Movie Night, follow this timeline to join in the fun simultaneously with the filmmakers and friends across the country:

Wednesday, December 9th
7:15pm ET (NY) / 4:15pm PT (CA)
Log in to Eventive to watch Inocente from the comfort of your home. The film is 40 minutes long.

8:00pm ET (NY) / 5pm PT (CA)
Participate in our live Q&A

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to sean@shineglobal.org for assistance and you can view the Help from Eventive

ABOUT THE FILM

This Oscar-winning personal and vibrant coming of age story is about a young artist’s determination never to surrender to the bleakness of her surroundings. At 15, Inocente refuses to let her dream of becoming an artist be caged by being an undocumented immigrant forced to live homeless for the last nine years. Color is her personal revolution and its sweep on her canvases creates a world that looks nothing like her own dark past. Inocente is both a timeless story about the transformative power of art and a timely snapshot of the new face of homelessness in America: children. The challenges are staggering, but the hope in her story proves that the hand she has been dealt does not define her, her dreams do.

Running Time: 40 minutes | Rating: ages 10 and up

Sean Fine & Andrea Nix Fine – Directors

Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine are Oscar, Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmakers. Critics have hailed their unique storytelling style as “unflinching”, “spirit-raising” and “visually ravishing.” The Fines filmmaking collaboration started when they met while making films for National Geographic. In 2003, they married and started directing together. Additionally, Andrea is the writer and Sean is the cinematographer on all their films.

Their other film with Shine Global, War/Dance, was nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary. The Fines HBO documentary feature, Life According to Sam, chronicles a family’s race against time to save their son from an extremely rare and fatal disease, debuted at Sundance, was shortlisted for the 2014 Academy Awards for Best Documentary and was also honored with a Peabody and Emmy Award that same year. The Fines first gained acclaim for their 2008 film, War/Dance, the inspiring story about the power of music to heal and transform the lives of children living in Uganda’s war zone. War/Dance won numerous awards including two Emmys for Best Documentary and Best Cinematography, the Sundance Film Festival’s award for Best Documentary Direction, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Most recently, the Fines have focused their storytelling style behind launching a social impact studio, Change Content. Change Content is currently developing a roster of features, limited series and a Broadway musical based on true stories. In addition, they are commercially represented by Interrogate. Their client list features incredible collaborations across brands like Gatorade, Gillette, Verizon, Tumi and Smithsonian, featuring such talents as Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx, Lindsey Vonn and Constance Wu.

They currently live in Washington, D.C.

Albie Hecht – Producer & Co-Founder of Shine Global

ALBIE HECHT is a Co-Founder of Shine Global. He is the Chief Content Officer of pocket.watch a kids and family brand. He was recently the head of the HLN Network and prior to that, he was the CEO of Worldwide Biggies, a digital studio creating transmedia content for film and TV. Before creating Biggies, Albie was President of Film and Television Entertainment at Nickelodeon, where he developed Spongebob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer and co-created and executive produced “The Kids Choice Awards.” As creator and President of Spike TV, Albie brought the UFC franchise to the channel. He won awards for his documentary “True Dads: the Story of American Fatherhood” with Bruce Willis. In the movies, he produced the Oscar®-nominated animated feature Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Shine Global’s first film, the Oscar®-nominated feature documentary, War/Dance, the Oscar® winner Inocente, and 1 Way Up.

A Night of Conversation with Comedian Kenan Thompson – November 16th

A Night of Conversation with Comedian Kenan Thompson – November 16th

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A Night of Conversation with Comedian Kenan Thompson

 

 

Shine Global, the non-profit media company that produces inspiring films and compelling content about underserved children and their families, announces a night of conversation with actor Kenan Thompson, star of Saturday Night Live (SNL), and producer Albie Hecht, who first worked with Kenan when he was a teenage cast member of the hit Nickelodeon series “All That”.

This free event will include an entertaining exploration of Kenan Thompson’s multi-decade career and will touch on his transition from child actor to the longest serving cast member of SNL. All participants will have the opportunity to join in this interactive forum and ask questions throughout.

To support Shine Global please join us by making a donation.

“Shine Global produces films like Liyana and Virtually Free that tell powerful stories, revealing hardship and strength, with the goal of protecting children from abuses globally,” said Thompson “The resilience that is celebrated in each film inspires us all to work together to improve the odds for children around the world.”

“We are very excited that Kenan Thompson will be joining us for a night of laughter and insightful conversation,” said Shine Global Co-Founder and Executive Director Susan MacLaury. “His talent and kindness have made him a beloved colleague on SNL and we share his commitment to promote action and inspire change.“

Shine Global gives voice to children and families by telling stories of their resilience to raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change. Since launching in 2005, Shine Global’s films have tackled child labor, child abuse, and child soldiering, shared moving stories about the effects of war, parental incarceration, undocumented immigration, and homelessness on children and highlighted the power of music, dance, and sports to heal.

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Kenan Thompson (Comedian and Actor)

Kenan Thompson returns for his 14th season on “Saturday Night Live.” Thompson has made numerous contributions to the show with his slew of hilarious impressions that include Rev. Al Sharpton, Charles Barkley, Steve Harvey and David Ortiz, and by playing memorable characters such as DJ Dynasty Handbag, the scathingly fierce co-host of “Deep House Dish,” boisterous second wife Virginiaca Hastings, and “Weekend Update” correspondent Jean K. Jean. Thompson has most recently garnered praise from audiences for playing characters Lorenzo McIntosh, a convict who uses “scare tactics” with delinquents, and D’Andre Cole, the disruptive singing talk show host on the wildly popular sketch, “What Up with That.”

A native of Atlanta, Thompson made his television debut as a member of Nickelodeon’s all-kid sketch comedy series “All That”. He and his partner Kel Mitchell debuted on a spin-off show, “Kenan and Kel,” in 1996. Thompson also had a recurring role on the WB’s “Felicity.”

Thompson showcased his voice talents as Greedy Smurf in the animated films “The Smurfs” and “The Smurfs 2.” His past projects include starring opposite Samuel L. Jackson in “Snakes on a Plane,” “Wieners” and “The Magic of Belle Isle” with Morgan Freeman. Thompson has also lent his voice to the animated comedy “Space Chimps,” the television series “Sit Down, Shut Up” and the Kobe/LeBron Nike puppet campaign during the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Other feature film credits include “Fat Albert,” “D2: The Mighty Ducks,” “Good Burger,” “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle,” “Heavyweights,” “My Boss’s Daughter,” “Barbershop 2,” and “They Came Together.” He was the voice of Austin “Impresario” Sullivan in the Hulu animated series “The Awesomes” and will also lend his voice to the upcoming film “Rock Dog.”

Thompson lives in Florida and New York City with his wife and daughter.

Albie Hecht (Shine Global Co-Founder/pocket.watch Chief Content Officer)

Albie Hecht is a Co-Founder of Shine Global and the Chief Content Officer of pocket.watch a kids and family brand. He was recently the head of the HLN Network and prior to that, he was the CEO of Worldwide Biggies, a digital studio creating transmedia content for film and TV. Before creating Biggies, Albie was President of Film and Television Entertainment at Nickelodeon, where he developed Spongebob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer and co-created and executive produced “The Kids Choice Awards.” As creator and President of Spike TV, Albie brought the UFC franchise to the channel. He won awards for his documentary “True Dads: the Story of American Fatherhood” with Bruce Willis. He produced the Oscar®-nominated animated feature Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Shine Global’s first film, the Oscar®-nominated feature documentary, War/Dance, the Oscar® winner Inocente, and 1 Way Up in 3D.

 

 

Shine Global is an award-winning non-profit media company that gives voice to children and their families by sharing their stories of resilience to raise awareness, promote action, and inspire change. We produce inspiring films and compelling content about at-risk children. 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. Our films have won more than 80 major awards, including an Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short Subject for Inocente, an Academy Award®-nomination for War/Dance, and a Webby-nomination for The Election Effect digital series. Virtually Free is the 14th film by Shine Global. Learn More at www.shineglobal.org