Join us at the Norton Art Museum as part of the Art After Dark from 8:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday, April 25 in the Stiller Auditorium for a screening of two of our award-winning films that celebrate poetry:
Poet Against Prejudice – Faiza Almontaser’s story of identity and activism through poetry.
I Could Tell You ‘Bout My Life – Michael Martin reflects on incarceration and resilience.
Followed by a conversation with BYkids founder Holly Carter.
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We were honored to join NBC’s Richard Lui, Chi Nguyen (Einhorn Collaborative), and NationSwell to inspire students at De La Salle Academy in NYC. Together, we celebrated the power of storytelling and paid tribute to alum Anthony Smith, former NationSwell editor-in-chief.
We were honored to be invited to join over 200 philanthropic leaders from around the world at the 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit in San Francisco. As part of the program, BYkids hosted an Impact Lunch Roundtable titled Centering the Voices of Kids in Global Solutions,” highlighting the importance of youth perspectives in shaping a better future. Huge thanks to Philip Yun (Global Philanthropy Forum / Commonwealth Club World Affairs), Sarah Howard (Global Philanthropy Forum) and the entire team.
At the first “Conversations that Inspire” hosted by Tori Horton, BYkids joined Project RealWorld and Food, What? for a meaningful discussion about how youth storytelling drives community impact.
BYkids is honored to have two new Board members.
Nathalie Seaver, EVP at Foothill Productions, brings decades of experience in award-winning film and television.
Michael Alpert, former Managing Director at ICONIQ Capital, brings a passion for education and impact investing.
We’re thrilled to have their leadership as we grow BYkids’ reach and impact.
The 13th Annual Social Impact Media Awards chose BYkids as a SIMA 2025 Finalist for our work advancing impact filmmaking and amplifying the power of creative storytelling. And, the Telly Awards spotlighted our work in a recent Hot Take. WATCH HERE
All four Season Four film trailers have been named finalists in the 20th annual MY HERO International Film Festival! Congratulations to the teams of RETURN DATE: UNKNOWN by Tymur Tsapliienko, SEEDS OF LIFE by Diya Payal, BEEKEEPER by Keith Griffith III and ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE by Helena Marschall happening on November 16 in Los Angeles. SEE THE TRAILERS AND FILMS
BEEKEEPER is an official selection for the Richmond International Film Festival (September 24 to September 29, 2024). The film is screening on Thursday, September 26 at 10 am at the Boyd Theater. Congratulations to the team including Keith (Beeing2gether LLC) and his mentor Evan Mascagni. This film is a powerful story of how bees changed this teens life, especially after his parents were incarcerated. Keith explains what bees have taught him: cooperation, community and emotional well-being, lessons he shares in workshops and talks around his hometown, Louisville, Kentucky. BUY TICKETS HERE
We are also honored that SEEDS OF LIFE was a finalist.
Thrilling to celebrate the Emmy nomination of BEEKEEPER for the 2024 The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Ohio Valley Chapter with Keith Griffith III (Director, Cinematographer and Narrator), Evan Mascagni (Mentor), Bryn Silverman (Editor), Keith’s mom, dad, grandma and uncle (who got him into beekeeping!) WATCH FILM
In a new, exciting partnership with Breakthrough Miami and hosted by the Breakthrough Miami Alumni Network, teen filmmaker, Keith Griffith III presents his film about using beekeeper to preserve his mental health when both of his parents were incarcerated. Screened at the Coral Gables Art Cinema with a panel discussion with Keith and three Breakthrough Miami participants.
Thanks to Board members, JuliAnne McDowell and Abby Zanarini, and CEO Lori-Ann Cox and all the guests for a powerful afternoon celebrating youth storytelling. BYkids was thrilled to have Keith’s mom, dad and grandfather there as well as his film mentor, Evan Mascagni.
