Just Kids

Short Film, 8 min, Writer / Director

Alisha (9) is tired of being the only girl on the rugby pitch, but after clashing with yet another boy unwilling to lose to her, she realizes how important it is for her to keep playing.

Official Selections

Upcoming Screenings

Corto Dorico | Ancona, Italy | 2-8th December 2024

La mida no importa | Barcellona, Spain | 17th January 2024

IndieJunior | Porto, Portugal | 27th Jan – 2nd February 2024

BCN Sports Film Festival | Barcellona, Spain | 17-25th February 2024

Kino Athens | Athens, Greece | 1-9th March 2024

Past Screenings

HollyShorts London | London, UK | 7th December 2024 | BAFTA qualifying

St Louis International Film Festival | St Louis, Missouri, USA | 7-17th November 2024 | Oscar qualifying

ALCINE | Madrid, Spain | 7-17th November 2024 | Oscar qualifying

Aesthetica Short Film Festival | York, UK | 6-10th November 2024 | BAFTA & BIFA qualifying

Austin Film Festival | Austin, Texas, USA | 24-31st October 2024 | Oscar qualifying

Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges de Vila-seca | Vila-seca, Spain | 8-17th November 2024 | Goya qualifying

Mostra de Curtas Vila de Noia | A Coruña , Spain | 30th October – 9th November 2024 | Goya qualifying

Indy Shorts International Film Festival | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA | 28th July 2024 | Oscar & BAFTA qualifying

Brighton Rocks International Film Festival | Brighton, UK | 30th June 2024 | BIFA qualifying

Why this film

Gender stereotypes are the underlying cause of major social issues such as violence against women, high suicide rates among young men, and the gender pay gap (just to name a few). By the age of six, children already have a clear idea of what their role in society is and how they are supposed to behave based on their gender. Studies show that such young girls have serious issues with self-esteem: they consider themselves less intelligent and capable than boys and believe certain tasks or positions of power are more suitable for boys. On the other hand, young boys struggle to express emotions and develop violent behaviours. “Just Kids” shows how we are fuelling a negative loop that is preventing us from living in a fairer society for both women and men.

Social Impact

The project is delivered in partnership with over 40 charities, organizations, and influencers who will help us make an impact by using the film as part of their daily activities in schools and distributing it to an audience of parents and teachers. Our partners include:

You Be You
We inspire children to think beyond their race, class and gender

Sonshine Magazine
Raising boys for an equal world. Thought-provoking articles about how society restricts ALL our kids