The World Needs You, 3min., Portugal
Directed by 4.ºB Class Colégio do Marítimo
In a world where unity makes a difference, small gestures build bridges, but a lack of cooperation builds walls. And you, will you be part of the problem or the solution?

(mis)Match, 3min., Portugal
Directed by Grupo 5.º Ano ESC
A self-centered man lives locked in his world until he has a moment of shock. A story of regret, empathy and cooperation.

Message of Change
Directed by Grupo 3.º/4.º EBCC
Two astronauts have a mission in space. Unexpectedly they issue a worldwide alert as a way to spread a message!

Rose Colored Glasses, 12min., USA
Directed by Aiyanna Randolph, Frida Ajanel, Caper Ratchford
A young girl meets a guy through social media and realizes that he has different expectations of her than she has of herself. This film follows the girl as she changes herself so that the guy will accept her, with interviews from young people who has experienced the male gaze a tried to change the status quo.

https://www.womensvoicesnow.org/films/rose-colored-glasses
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The Beauty in Being Different, 8min., USA
Directed by Rebekah Grace de Guzman, Jairemei De Padua, Madison Mcmorrin Watson, Jennifer Tecum
Three girls share their story about not fitting the mold due to their feelings of inadequacy stemming from the harmful effects of beauty standards and how they overcome it.

Work in Progress, 12min., USA
Directed by Claudia Shin, Olivia Smith, Lenny Vargas
Four women in positions of power discuss the hardships and triumphs of working in politics, academia, business, and entrepreneurship.

All You Need is Less, 9min., USA
Directed by Adira Blades, Angelica Guillen, Erin Dela Cruz
“All You Need Is Less” is a documentary film that unravels fast fashion’s hidden costs, from the factory floor to the For You page. Consumers don’t take into consideration the effects that trends have on the world, targeting mainly women who are more susceptible to fashion trends because of underlying societal issues. Everything comes at a price. The future of fashion is in our hands.

Where Home Never Was, 9min., USA
Directed by Rain Herbert
“Where Home Never Was” chronicles the lived experiences of Arielle Busby and her mother, whose lives are upended by homelessness. As mother and daughter confront the systemic barriers and personal challenges of homelessness, their story unfolds with raw honesty and emotional depth.

Words I Can’t Forget, 9min., USA
Directed by Anabella Trujillo, Yaretzi Pineda, Catalina Kennedy, Izzy Medina
“Words I Can’t Forget” follows multiple women’s experiences of being criticized on social media and in their own communities, and how this affects their personal and professional aspirations. Throughout the film, women reflect on their personal stories and take solace in the stories of others.

Roses Through the Cracks, 10min., USA
Directed by Nargis Fazili, Alexandra Abundez, Leonora Garcia, Kimberly Ortiz-Ortega
Story about 4 immigrants within Los Angeles, conveying their stories about the challenges and struggles within the immigrant experience that can also birth moments of beauty. Though there do exist challenges faced by a majority of immigrants, the immigrant experience isn’t miserable but accompanied by lively and joyful moments. The film de fpicts a contrast embedded within the concept of this experience, sharing how the difficult and virtuous coexists.