DiDonato’s Feel-Good Film Is Substantial Viewing for All
By Paul Hyatt It has been a year and a half now of severe illness, death, economic disparity, and distance from loved ones. Producer Tom DiDonato does not shy away from this harsh fact through his documentary-style film, PIVOT: Paying It Forward. However, his film does not feature the cruel and unforgiving reality that many have been forced to live with. Instead, DiDonato decides to highlight those who have dedicated the resources and...
The Global Search for Education: Director Lucca Vieira Takes an Honest Look at the Parkland Shooting and Its Aftermath
This month, audiences can see Director Lucca Vieira’s film, Parkland: Stories From the Survivors, on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel. The film, Vieira’s debut work, was well-received at film festivals nationwide. On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. Vieira’s documentary is...
The Global Search for Education: Director Christopher Carpenter Discusses Bada Aadmi (Great Man) and the Emotional Wealth of Wellbeing
This month audiences can see Christopher Carpenter’s film, Bada Aadmi (Great Man), on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel.
The Global Search for Education: Dan Hudson Reveals What’s Next for the National Film Festival for Talented Youth
NFFTY (The National Film Festival for Talented Youth) was founded in 2007. Since then, it has grown into the world’s largest film festival for emerging directors. Every year, the festival showcases films by directors 24 and under. In addition to offering a platform to showcase young storytellers, NFFTY provides workshops and other resources year round to support youth talent.
The Global Search for Education: Director Gwendolyn Hamilton on Boosting Self-Confidence and Providing Jobs with Bicycles.
This month audiences can screen Director Gwendolyn Hamilton’s film, Second Cycles (curated by SIMA Classroom), on the Planet Classroom Network’s YouTube Channel.
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