Mosaic Film Experience, an award-winning, nonprofit educational platform, announced the launch of Nourishing Narratives: Cultivating Youth Stories For Change, a mobile film competition that will spotlight, support, connect and amplify emerging youth and their visions for food justice. Nourishing Narratives is supported by Newman’s Own Foundation, the private grant-making foundation started by legendary actor Paul Newman, with a mission to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity.
The Nourishing Narratives mobile filmmaking competition invites youth, ages 10 to 18 in the US, to explore what the concept of food justice means to them. To enter, create a film up to three minutes in length that is shot, edited, and submitted via mobile devices–no prior filmmaking experience is required to participate. Each film must feature the theme of food justice, include a fruit or vegetable as a prop, and integrate the saying, “Tomorrow Starts Here,” which must be spoken, written, or displayed.
“The mobile nature of the Nourishing Narratives film competition challenges the conventions of storytelling, empowering students to share their unique perspectives in innovative ways,” said Skot Welch, Founder and President of Mosaic Film Experience. “Through the use of mobile devices, we’re leveling the playing field for content creation. Throughout the process, students are developing skills like creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, tools that will serve them in any future endeavor, from careers to community leadership, to personal growth.”
The goal of this challenge is to inspire youth to explore innovative solutions, showcase the impact of organizations and individuals, and reimagine what a just, equitable, and fair food system for all looks like.
“As we celebrate what would have been Paul Newman’s 100th birthday this year, and the incredible impact that his legacy continues to have on advancing food justice, we’re excited to launch this initiative to bring youth voices to the forefront of a very important national conversation,” said Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. “We’re pleased to partner with Mosaic Film Experience to host one of the only youth-focused food justice film experiences worldwide.”
A diverse jury will select the top entries from the submissions to be featured on a dedicated YouTube channel. From these videos, up to 10 winners will receive a monetary award to further support their eWorts to champion food justice and provide a greater platform for their voices.
Additionally, the winning filmmakers may also be invited to help shape Newman’s Own Foundation’s participatory grantmaking process as members of the Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council.
The submission period for Nourishing Narratives opens on March 7 and closes on April 7. Winners will be announced on June 25. Nourishing Narratives will culminate with an award event in August to celebrate the winners and their impactful stories. For more information, visit here.
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