“Love Changes Everything” Film Festival, Bringing Global Stories to Ukraine
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
This September, KIDS FIRST! and Ukraine Matters are launching the “Love Changes Everything” Film Festival, featuring international short and feature films designed to uplift and inspire. The festival will reach audiences through virtual and live events in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees worldwide.
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Leading up to the festival, beginning August 1, KIDS FIRST! will present a series of interviews with program creators to discuss the films featured in the “Love Changes Everything” collection. These young and independent filmmakers (ages 9-65), come from all over the world and represent some of the best new works by emerging filmmakers.
“This collection is a testament to the resilience and hope we see in our friends in Ukraine,” says Nancy Kenney, VP of KIDS FIRST! Ranny Levy, President, emphasizes, “We began our film festival partnership with Ukraine Matters in 2023 and are excited to expand this year to bring these powerful and supportive stories to global audiences.”
“Continuing our partnership with KIDS FIRST! for a second year is incredibly meaningful,” states Volodymyr Goshyly, President of Ukraine Matters. “After three years of war, Ukrainians are experiencing profound PTSD. These films, brimming with love and compassion, will offer vital inspiration and healing.”
Expanding the Reach of Meaningful Cinema
Beyond these collaborations, KIDS FIRST! Film Festival invites non-profit organizations worldwide to co-host local festivals or individual film screenings. Whether at established film festivals, children’s museums, schools, or libraries, KIDS FIRST! provides curated, youth and adult-juried films for impactful screenings.
Since 2020, KIDS FIRST! Film Festival has drawn thousands of cinephiles globally, showcasing the powerful work of independent and student filmmakers.
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival is a project of the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, a national non-profit (501-c-3) organization dedicated to promoting quality media for children since 1991.
https://fundrazr.com/KIDSFIRST-Ukraine-FilmFestival
