Short Film, 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 the other children are not where her problems are coming from.
Upcoming Screenings
Greenwich Film Festival | London, UK | 20th September 2025
Dieciminuti Film Festival | Ceccano, Italy | 22-27th September 2025
Ealing Film Festival | London, UK | 2nd October 2025
West London Film Festival | London, UK | 2nd October 2025
Past Screenings
Mansfield Town Film Festival | Mansfield, UK | 27th July 2025
Mediterraneo Festival Corto | Diamante, Italy | 2-6th July 2025
In the Palace International Short Film Festival | Pernik, Bulgaria | 27-30th June 2025 | Oscar qualifying
Sunderland Shorts Film Festival | Tyne & Wear, UK | 12-28th May 2025 | BIFA qualifying
FilmFest Dresden | Dresden, Germany | 8-13th April 2025 | Oscar qualifying
Valsusa Film Fest | Valsusa, Italy | 12th April 2025 | AWARD WINNER
Certamen Cinematográfico Igualgaba | La Algaba, Spain | 7-29th March 2025
Kino Athens | Athens, Greece | 1-9th March 2025
BCN Sports Film Festival | Barcellona, Spain | 17-25th February 2025 | AWARD WINNER
British Shorts | Berlin, Germany | 23-29th January 2025
IndieJunior | Porto, Portugal | 27th Jan – 2nd February 2025
La mida no importa | Barcellona, Spain | 17th January 2025
Corto Dorico | Ancona, Italy | 2-8th December 2024
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:
Delivering Diversity & Equality in homes, schools & businesses
We inspire children to think beyond their race, class and gender
Delivering gender equality through education
Raising boys for an equal world. Thought-provoking articles about how society restricts ALL our kids