Rapid Growth: From phone to big screen: Youth films spotlight food justice, identity, community
GR teen filmmakers share mobile-made stories on food justice and identity at Mosaic Film Experience screening, highlighting youth voices and community connections.
What happened: Mosaic Film Experience recently brought together students, educators, community leaders, and partners for Stories That Change Us, a special screening at Celebration Cinema North showcasing youth-created films exploring food justice, identity, and community.
What is it: The event featured winning films from Nourishing Narratives: Youth Stories for Change, a national mobile film competition created by Grand Rapids-based Mosaic Film Experience in collaboration with Newman’s Own Foundation, along with selections from Living Histories: Grand Rapids, a local project pairing students with community elders to preserve and share their stories.
What they’re saying: “These films show what’s possible when young people are given the tools and platform to tell stories that matter,” says Skot Welch, founder and president of Mosaic Film Experience. “Storytelling has the power to bring people together and strengthen communities. When youth share their stories, they build confidence, inspire others, and help create a deeper sense of connection and understanding.”
Who was spotlighted: Recent City High/Middle School graduates Caleb Jesse and Daniel Ewer of Grand Rapids were among the inaugural Nourishing Narratives winners featured at the event. Their award-winning film, Apples, created on a smartphone with a cracked screen, tells a visual story about food waste and food insecurity, inspired in part by personal experiences.
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