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
Austin Film Festival | St Louis Intl Film Festival | Aesthetica Short Film Festival | HollyShorts London | IndyShorts | ALCINE | Brighton Rocks
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: