The Global Search for Education: Nathan Ward on Filming the Circus of Empowerment
This month, audiences can screen Come One, Come All – A Circus With a Purpose on the Planet Classroom Network.
iFriend: Imaginary Friends Face a Real-World Problem
By: Alex Silverman Farid Tahmasebi presents iFriend, a story of two imaginary friends who face a problem only imaginary friends can have: being forgotten. The story’s concept is very unique and stands out with quirky main characters and bright colors. Alfred, the imaginary friend of a 9-year-old boy, faces the dilemma of being forgotten. If he becomes forgotten, he will lose his abilities and become a real person. After he meets...
Harmonious Decisions: A Review of First Chair
By Xinrui Ma First Chair is a short film by the Montgomery brothers, Ethan and Luke, that follows the story of a clarinet player reevaluating her talent and pursuing her goal of claiming the first chair in a school music program. The storyline is simple, but the emotions of self-direction resonate with many talented students seeking their passion and place in the music industry. Through relentless practice and rehearsals, one can earn...
The House of Tipi: A New Place to Learn
By: Alex Silverman Rosie Robinson provides us with an inside look at a small cafe, The House of Tipi. But this is no ordinary cafe; it is also a learning hub that is growing a larger community. The Tipi Cafe is located in Da Nang, Vietnam, a city that is growing fast. But what makes this cafe stand out is the community it is raising. The Tipi Cafe also serves as a base for collaborative, conversation-based English learning. In this...
A Review of The Bryan Museum: Spreading the Love of Texas History
By Ailin Velazquez The Bryan Museum: Spreading the Love of Texas History, directed by Eshaan Mani, is an educational and informative film that captures the importance of Texas history and the museum’s efforts to educate younger people through their distinctive learning and literacy-based programs. The film also provides an insightful glimpse of how the museum is creating an internal change to offer a more educational and...
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