By: 2013 Aspire Awards

  Dreams Un-deffered is a documentary about young women and their dreams. The film explores girls' aspirations, their struggle to pursue them and the promise and hope for young women pursuing their dreams.  

By: San Jose Sites

This film is intended to bring more awareness about people who inflict harmful behaviors upon themselves.  In order to help, one must understand and learn why people harm themselves intentionally. 

By: Boynton High School

A short photo essay and typography piece that utilizes imagery from all over the world of women in poverty and illustrates some simple ways to make a big difference.

By: East Palo Alto Boys and Girls Club

An educational piece on the history of African queens, done through spoken word as a call to action for their ancestors

By: iEARN

A personal story from a youth artist about the challenges of being born with HIV, how she succeeds, and how society can help her and other young positives to live fully within the community.

By: Reel Grrls

Follow Naomi as she explores the history of women getting the right to vote in Washington state one hundred years ago. Her journey includes interviews with historians, public officials, and some unexpected help from the Mayor of Seattle.

By: Benjamin Banneker Academy

In "Manhood 5K" filmmaker Isaiah Miles embarks on a personal exploration of the qualities a young man needs to develop in order to become a "real" man. A member of the school track team, Isaiah uses a race as a metaphor for his transition into manhood.

By: JHS 185 / Edward Bleeker School

A short documentary that asks why middle school age students make fun of homosexuality and make gay jokes. Artist's statement: "What brought me to this subject was that my ELA teacher was encouraging us to do a lot of social justice projects and I was interested in the top…

By: Bronx Guild

This documentary is the personal story of the young filmmaker who bravely shares her journey through coming out to her family. Despite the difficulties she's encountered and the pain she has been enduring, she doesn't regret her decision. She hopes to shed some light on th…