The Hearts on Fire Visionary Program identifies and showcases some of the most inspirational and committed individuals working to change the world for the better. The team honored Holly Carter by featuring her as the Visionary of the Month.
Year: 2016
BYKIDS FOUNDER HOLLY CARTER IS HEARTS ON FIRE’S VISIONARY OF THE MONTH
February 2, 2016
POETS AGAINST PREJUDICE RECEIVES AWARD OF RECOGNITION FROM IMPACT DOCS
January 29, 2016
Congratulations to Faiza Almontaser and the POET AGAINST PREJUDICE team for the Award of Recognition from Impact Docs, supporting and promoting filmmakers who make a difference in the critical issues of our times through producing impactful, inspiring and entertaining documentaries.
FILMS BYKIDS PRESENTS WEBINAR: INSPIRE LEARNING WITH CINEMATIC JOURNEYS
January 27, 2016
BYkids Executive Director and Founder Holly Carter leads a free webinar with Sandy Goldberg, Director of Education Programs at THIRTEEN/WNET New York and Joe Troyen, founder of PenPal Schools. This webinar was designed to give educators across the secondary curriculum insights into how documentary films by students can engage learners in the pursuit of global understanding, explorations of globally relevant issues, and ultimately serve as a catalyst for meaningful action.
WNET Thirteen
January 21, 2016
BYkids partners with WNET/THIRTEEN, the flagship station of PBS, to bring FILMS BYKIDS to a national audience.
Pen Pal Schools
January 21, 2016
PenPal Schools and BYkids are collaborating to connect students from around the world to learn and share their perspectives on the issues presented in the films.
BYKIDS CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF FILMS BYKIDS
January 21, 2016
It was a night to remember! Over 100 BYkids supporters came out to support the launch of FILMS BYKIDS with our partners THIRTEEN/WNET at a magnificent party hosted by Retro Report.
Tamsin Smith
January 20, 2016
Tamsin is a poet, essayist, cultural entrepreneur and social impact innovator. As founder of the creative/strategic consultancy, www.slipstreamstrategy.com, she helps brands and individuals make realities of good ideas that matter to the world. She was President of (PRODUCT) RED, an initiative that she launched with Bono and Bobby Shriver to raise funds and awareness for the fight against AIDS in Africa. She is a fellow at the Aspen Institute and frequently contributes to the Huffington Post.
Film at Lincoln Center
January 19, 2016
Film at Lincoln Center partners with BYkids to offer screening events for neighboring schools and families.
Tucker Capital
January 19, 2016
Tucker Capital advises BYkids on partnership outreach, business development and operations.
Freeplay Music
January 19, 2016
Freeplay Music donates music services for the production of BYkids film soundscores.