We are selected at KIDS FIRST! New Mexico!
This is the world’s largest festival specially aiming at empowering children to become critical viewers fostering media literacy and advocating for content that reflects diverse perspectives and supports children’s growth and development.
Below is their acceptance letter and their review.
(While I think we have very tiny feet and huge shoes to fill when compared to the films mentioned, we are beyond grateful for their pick!)
“[…] Below is a copy of our review. Thanks, KIDS FIRST!
The View The View has all aspects of a great movie. It conveys a message to the audience despite being a silent film. This film could be really inspirational to kids and adults who are trying to discover themselves.
The story follows a young boy trying to find connections and belonging through a time where it’s difficult for him to have a sense of belonging. […]
This is definitely my favorite film of the week! It’s perfect for KIDS FIRST!I like the message of the film. It is about self-discovery and identity and has a huge connection to today’s societal issues. The animation is outstanding; it reminds me of classic animated film classics like The Iron Giant or Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The background music is great and fits each scene, helping convey messages through music and emotions. There are also visual effects that convey messages associated with identity and self discovery. The director adapted this film from a picture book and it is really extraordinary. It is self funded and produced independently. My favorite scene is at the beginning – I wasn’t expecting the background music and character to start the story right away, which was great.
The film’s message is that not everyone is the same; being different is unique and desirable.
I give The View 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Hafsa H., KIDS FIRST!”
