Film Crush

A Club for Young Film Lovers

Rooted in my own love of film, Film Crush celebrates the art of storytelling and cultivates future generations of film lovers. Centered around a curated selection of age-appropriate films, Film Crush clubs meet weekly for a deep dive into one film and the filmmaking process. With additional elements like a Q&A with film professionals, a members’ choice film, and a mini Awards Ceremony, the experience asks kids to think critically about the stories they love and sets the stage for a lifetime of filmgoing. A pilot program is now underway with a cohort of girls, ages 9-14, and I am continuing to develop the idea with friends and colleagues in education and independent media.

Film Crush 2020 showcases five feature films and two shorts from around the world.

Features

Whale Rider, New Zealand, Directed by Niki Caro, 2002

Wadjda, Saudi Arabia, Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, 2012

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Malawi, Directed by Chitewel Ejiofor, 2012

The Eagle Huntress, Mongolia, Directed by Otto Bell, 2014

Summer 1993, Spain, Directed by Carla Simón, 2017

Shorts

Luminaris (Argentina, Directed by Juan Pablo Zaramella)

The Old Lady and the Pigeons (France, Directed by Sylvain Chomet)

Countries listed indicate where films take place, and do not necessarily align with production entities.