Local students will bring their filmmaking talents to the big screen Aug. 30 with the premiere of “Jelly Beans,” a short film written, shot and directed by students through Dream on Purpose’s Filming with a Purpose program.
The free screening will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. at The Hippodrome Theatre (25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville). The event is open to all ages. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. To reserve a ticket, visit dreamonpurpose.org/events.
Filming with a Purpose is a hands-on filmmaking program designed to empower students to use storytelling to explore real issues affecting their generation. Through the program, students take an active role in creating films and using their voices to spark meaningful conversations.
“Jelly Beans” follows what begins as an ordinary moment before taking an unexpected turn, challenging audiences to consider the consequences of a single moment and a single choice.
The premiere offers the community an opportunity to support local youth while experiencing the power of student-driven storytelling and its potential to inspire change.