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LUCA THE TEDDY BEAR

Beautifully produced short film by a high school student about grief that touched my heart.

This short film follows a young girl and her mom after her father passes and she and he mom find ways to express their grief to one another and redefine their relationship with each other.

Oh boy, anyone that has lost a family member can relate to this short film. I am so impressed by the production values by this young filmmaker -- great camera work, audio recording and editing. Good background music. And a very touching script. I find the title a bit misleading because the teddy bear doesn't have that big a role in the film, but that doesn't detract from it at all.

The film's message is about communication and how finding ways to talk with our loved ones is key to being able to move on with our lives.

I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Beautifully produced short film by a high school student about grief that touched my heart.

This short film follows a young girl and her mom after her father passes and she and he mom find ways to express their grief to one another and redefine their relationship with each other.

Oh boy, anyone that has lost a family member can relate to this short film. I am so impressed by the production values by this young filmmaker -- great camera work, audio recording and editing. Good background music. And a very touching script. I find the title a bit misleading because the teddy bear doesn't have that big a role in the film, but that doesn't detract from it at all.

The film's message is about communication and how finding ways to talk with our loved ones is key to being able to move on with our lives.

I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Exploring the theme of grief featuring a Latinx girl named Olivia and her beloved teddy bear, Luca, that was given to her by her father. When Olivia and her mother finally talk about the father's death, things begin to escalate as they express their emotions differently. Luca shines a light on the emotional pain families experience when losing a loved one. Here, the Latina mother, overwhelmed by her new responsibilities as a single mother trying to support her family, bottle sup her emotions. Many issues come out of this, leaving the daughter lonely and unable to share her feelings with her mom. As things begin to go downhill, Luca sparks a conversation about the loss of their father and husband.