San Diego Film Festival teams with schools for social impact
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The San Diego International Film Festival is using the power of film to connect with San Diego high school and college students.
The Focus On Impact Education Program provides year-round access to socially impactful films and curriculum, as well as filmmaker talkbacks that educators can access and use to engage students.
The organization has joined forces with San Diego Unified School District, the San Diego County Office of Education and the San Diego Community College District. Teachers can sign up and are able to participate.
The program also challenges art students by providing an art competition component the program. The students create art pieces that raise awareness of critical social issues such as inclusion, equality, cultural identity, climate change, and pollution.
This year's winner is ninth Grader Matisse Kinney with her art piece depicting her experience navigating depression.
The festival has thousands of entries from all over the world. While they are drawing some big name films they are also set to present over 100 independent films.
The San Diego International Film Festival will take place Oct. 15-19.
