The idea for Food Wars developed from our young animators’ desire to examine the negative impact of gang violence in their community. Because the group wanted to examine the issue beyond the boundaries of their own community, they chose to use fruits and vegetables to represent two opposing communities. The animators used audio and video as well as real world props to create a short film that discusses their perceptions of gang violence and to offer a thought on the resolution of the violence.
The idea for Food Wars developed from our young animators’ desire to examine the negative impact of gang violence in their community. Because the group wanted to examine the issue beyond the boundaries of their own community, they chose to use fruits and vegetables to represent two opposing communities. The animators used audio and video as well as real world props to create a short film that discusses their perceptions of gang violence and to offer a thought on the resolution of the violence.
Adobe Youth Voices Filmmaking Camp at Cinequest Film Festival selection.
This work was created over three weeks as part of the Adobe Youth Voices Filmmaking Camp at Cinequest and premiered March 7, 2009 at a special screening at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, CA.
The idea for Food Wars developed from our young animators’ desire to examine the negative impact of gang violence in their community. Because the group wanted to examine the issue beyond the boundaries of their own community, they chose to use fruits and vegetables t…
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Redwood City Adobe Youth Voices Peapod Academy
"ANGEL IN MY SKY" is a coming of age story of young man who searches for answers during a tragic time in his life. He learns a powerful lesson in faith, forgiveness, and staying true to your word. Members of the Adobe Youth Voices Peapod Academy worked together to wr…