September – Month of the Phoenix **Past Peer Winner**
Coming out of my chemo treatment into a new world, I did not know where my life was heading, and I spent this month searching inside and outside to where my path would take my[…]
Tag Archive: Resilience
WISER Kenya: Empowering Girls **Past Jury Award Winner**
In 2013, I was contacted by an organisation called WISER to help tell their incredible story of empowering girls in a very difficult, patriarchal society in rural Kenya. I went to the WISER campus in[…]
Vivek: The Antifragile Innovator **Past Passion Runner-up**
This is the story of Vivek Chaturvedi, an “antifragile” innovator existing in modern times. Antifragile was coined by author Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book Antifragile: Things that Gain from Disorder. Aadivaahan is Vivek’s creation[…]
Raising the Future **Past Mission Winner**
Who will ensure that all of our children, including the abandoned babies and AIDS orphans are cared for? When Ruth Grobler grappled with that question, the answer became clear. This is a short documentary about[…]
Three Dreams **Past Triumph Runner-up**
Can we still achieve our dreams despite unexpected obstacles? Mickey aspired to be a hang gliding pilot, Chad was enthralled by magic and Tommy longed to be a painter but life doesn’t always go as[…]
Being Eco-Conscious with Bhoomi College **Past Enviro Winner**
Bhoomi College is a space for learning for those who are keen to work in the areas of alternative education or sustainable living. It is committed to a holistic approach to learning and living. Its[…]
Beacon Hill: The Urban Food Forest **Past Enviro Runner-up**
Glen Herlihy and his team of volunteers began developing the Beacon Hill food forest in Seattle Washington back in 2009. The goal of the food forest is to not only grow a sustainable source of[…]
Delray Beach Children’s Garden: Nurturing Eco-consciousness
Shelly Zacks was ready to retire and take it easy. Then she read Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv. With dedication and a community that galvanized around[…]
Double Digits: The Story of a Neighborhood Movie Star
This video is a trailer for the longer award winning inspiring documentary. In the spirit of “American Movie” and “Be Kind Rewind,” DOUBLE DIGITS: THE STORY OF A NEIGHBORHOOD MOVIE STAR introduces us to 52-year-old[…]
Janelle: Living, Laughing & Loving with Family
Janelle Honeycutt suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) as she was hit by a car. I would often see her and her caretakers at physical therapy. Many days I found myself down as I[…]