JANUARY 2019 THROUGH JANUARY 2020
Join us in hosting an Impact Campaign Screening to educate communities, raise awareness, unite non-profits in the field with citizens, and create jobs for survivor leaders.
HOST YOUR OWN
MOVIE SCREENING
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"California's Forgotten Children" is a feature documentary about child sex trafficking. The film recounts true stories of girls and boys who were commercially sexually exploited in California and are now survivors and courageous leaders fighting for the rights of victims worldwide. This film gives viewers the tools to combat this epidemic and empowers survivors on their path to freedom. Let's put an end to commercial sexual exploitation and not leave any child behind. |
OUR JOURNEY
using our skills to make a difference
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California's Forgotten Children was directed by filmmaker Melody C. Miller. While volunteering for a local non-profit Melody Miller found out that students in her high school were being trafficked. Using her skills in filmmaking she embarked on a mission to raise awareness and give communities the tools and the knowledge to combat this scourge. Before graduating from university, she brought together 100 influential artists and 20 organizations to join her in the fight to end trafficking by making California's Forgotten Children. After years of hard work, she completed the film and Melody continues to work on spreading its message every day. |
California's Forgotten Children has been honored at the United State of Women Summit; premiered at fifteen film festivals; won Best Documentary at the Soho International Film Festival; Best Director at the Chico Independent Film Festival; ‘Rising Filmmaker’ at the Riverside International Film Festival; and the Orson Welles Award at the California Film Awards. California's Forgotten Children has been nominated for eleven Best Documentary Awards.
This singular documentary is now making the rounds of law enforcement organizations, non-profits, and educational institutions around the world.
This singular documentary is now making the rounds of law enforcement organizations, non-profits, and educational institutions around the world.
OUR PURPOSE
covering every aspect of commercial sexual exploitation for people to have a better understanding
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OUR IMPACT
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Fueled by the powerful stories of survivors and advocates and a desire to foster change alongside our partners across the globe, California’s Forgotten Children has become a movement. We have reached thousands of people internationally: raising awareness about the prevalence of child sex trafficking through festival and community screenings, mobilizing change within communities by partnering with local advocates and survivor leaders, and inspiring education reform that encourages bringing an end to the exploitation of children.
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SURVIVOR LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FILM
changing the lives of youth everyday
Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew
Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world! |
Carissa Phelps
Lawyer, Author, Social Entrepreneur, Math Geek, Mentor |
Leah Albright-Byrd
Activist, Community Builder, Author, Artist, Musician |
Minh Dang
White House Champion of Change, PhD Student, Avid Hiker, Poet |
Nikolas Al-Kahdra
Phycologist, Advocate, Beacon of hope in the LGBTQ Community |
Rachel Thomas
Educator, Mentor, Curriculum Designer, Survivor Empowerer |
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AWARDS AND HONORS
our stories touching the hearts of hundreds around the world
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
There are two ways to host a screening: In a Local Theater OR in a Community Center or Campus.
OPTION 1
Purchase our film's One-Time Movie Screening Package.
We provide a digital guidebook to help you plan and execute the screening. It includes key questions to consider as you embark on event planning, event flow and logistics, a suggested screening-day agenda, and what to do after your event is over. |
Select Date, Time, and Location for a movie screening. This can be held at a movie theaters, schools, conference rooms, libraries, community centers, and corporate organizations, and even in your living room.
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Invite everyone you know!!!
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Sell tickets or bring on sponsors to monetize your event. (If you sell 20 tickets it will cover the film cost.)
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California's Forgotten Children Documentary
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OPTION 2
Host a Screening in a Movie TheaterWe’ve partnered with Tugg.com, which is a web-platform that helps individuals, groups and organizations set up personalized movie screenings in theaters across the country. The process is simple: you pick the time, place and date, and Tugg will reserve the theater and give you a personalized Event Page for your screening. It's up to you to fill the seats and "confirm" the event by pre-selling a set amount of tickets before the event's deadline.
Once enough tickets are sold, your event will be confirmed with the theater and attendees will receive their tickets. If there aren’t enough tickets sold, then no one will be charged for the reservation and the screening will be called off. |
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WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER THE SCREENING?
We highly recommend holding a Q&A with local survivor leaders, non-profits from your area or hire one of our Ambassadors or bring in our Film Director. When the lights go up at the end of the film your audience will want to connect, share, and feel seen so it's a great way to create the space to continue the conversation after the film. It's also a chance for you to promote your own work.
MEET OUR AMBASSADORS
Let the documentary educate your community on the problems we are facing in our country and plant the seeds to make a difference. Work with our Ambassadors from the film to grow those seeds into real change and develop solutions and prevention together.
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"Remember the one. We may not be able to end sex trafficking around the world, but we all have the ability to change one person's world. Find one worthy cause, one person in need of help and start there."
- Rachel Thomas, Ambassador
Learn how to have one of our Ambassadors prepare a powerful keynote speech or training with the screening.
EVENT FACTS
DEADLINE
Please request a screening between now and January, 2020. We want to make we have enough time to ship the film and for you to test out the DVD / or BlueRay so that the screening goes smoothly.
WHAT TECHNOLOGY DO I NEED TO HOST AN EVENT?
When you purchase your screening license, we mail you a DVD or BluRay copy of California's Forgotten Children. The only technology you need to host your event is a DVD or BluRay player, a screen to show the film, and speakers to hear the audio.
CAN I HOST MULTIPLE EVENTS WITH MY SCREENINGS LICENSE?
Your purchase includes a one-time license for your screening which means you can host one event per license. If you are planning on showing the event more than once you can purchase multiple screening licenses.
HOW MUCH IS A ONE TIME SCREENING LICENSE?
A one time public screening license is $260 for audience attendants 10 to 300+ people at universities and public events. We made it intentionally affordable, because other film licenses for large audiences are twice as much.
Shipping: U.S. Shipping 5-7 days: $5.00, Express U.S. Shipping 1-2 days: $21.18, International Shipping 20-30 days: $15, Express International Shipping 3-5 days: $38.90
CAN I CHARGE TICKETS SALES TO THE SCREENING?
Yes, to cover costs of hosting the movie you can charge for tickets, or bring on sponsors to monetize your event, or creatively fundraise (upon donation entrance at door, selling your own merchandise and food). It is highly recommended to have a free screening so everyone regardless of financial background has an opportunity to see the film.
CAN I STREAM THE FILM OR HOST AN ONLINE EVENT?
No, you can not share the film online with your community.
HOW LONG IS THE FILM?
93 minutes
WHERE CAN I HOST MY EVENT?
Our hosts have held events at movie theaters, schools, conference rooms, libraries, community centers, and corporate organizations, and even in their living room. The venue is entirely up to you!
HOW CAN I HAVE A SUCCESSFUL EVENT?
Start promotions early for the film, make sure you have your venue locked, test out the film DVD or BlueRay at least two weeks before the event. Introduce the film, share your connection to the story, pose pre-screening questions to get your audience engaged, take a moment after the screening to facilitate a discussion and lastly fulfill your guest needs to take action, by providing national and local resources to help end the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
WHO SHOULD I INVITE?
Be open to invited everyone.
WHAT IS THE BEST AGE GROUP FOR CALIFORNIA'S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN?
The best age group for California's Forgotten Children is anyone age 11 and up. The film follows six survivors of child sex trafficking and their path to freedom. Many of the victims were being trafficked and abused starting at the age of 7 - 12 years old while going to elementary school. It is important that we start speaking about this issue early on and prevent or interrupt it from happening. California's Forgotten Children is meant to inspire the next generation of leaders, identify victims and connect with services, and empower today’s trailblazers to end child trafficking.
CAN I HAVE A DIGITAL FILE OF THE DOCUMENTARY?
NO, DVD or BluRay only.
WHO ELSE HAS HOSTED SCREENINGS?
Since California's Forgotten Children’s premiere, we’ve had events at the United State of Women Summit, San Diego International Film Festival, Soho International Film Festival, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Oakland International Film Festival, Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival, Nepal Human Rights Film Festival, Facebook Headquarters, DayStar Mentoring, Rebirth Homes, My Sisters House, Live Violence Free, PROTECT, Stand Up Placer, Soroptimist International, Catholic Charities, 3 Strands, California Department of Social Services, Yolo County Police force, Yolo County Office of Education,Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Sacramento County Sacramento, Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Missoula Urban Indian Health Center, University of Montana Police Department, and the Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force, Roxy Theater, Laurel University, SHADE Movement, Laney College, Santa Monica College, Purple Bloom Group, Doc Films, and University of Chicago, Illinois, Rape Trauma Services, Yolo Foster Care, EdVenture Partners, Operation Transformation, and Water of Life Community Church
CAN I RESELL THE FILM?
NO! The film sold on our site is intended for personal use only, not for resale. We reserve the right to cancel orders that appear to be for resale purposes. Read Terms and Conditions.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
Please request a screening between now and January, 2020. We want to make we have enough time to ship the film and for you to test out the DVD / or BlueRay so that the screening goes smoothly.
WHAT TECHNOLOGY DO I NEED TO HOST AN EVENT?
When you purchase your screening license, we mail you a DVD or BluRay copy of California's Forgotten Children. The only technology you need to host your event is a DVD or BluRay player, a screen to show the film, and speakers to hear the audio.
CAN I HOST MULTIPLE EVENTS WITH MY SCREENINGS LICENSE?
Your purchase includes a one-time license for your screening which means you can host one event per license. If you are planning on showing the event more than once you can purchase multiple screening licenses.
HOW MUCH IS A ONE TIME SCREENING LICENSE?
A one time public screening license is $260 for audience attendants 10 to 300+ people at universities and public events. We made it intentionally affordable, because other film licenses for large audiences are twice as much.
Shipping: U.S. Shipping 5-7 days: $5.00, Express U.S. Shipping 1-2 days: $21.18, International Shipping 20-30 days: $15, Express International Shipping 3-5 days: $38.90
CAN I CHARGE TICKETS SALES TO THE SCREENING?
Yes, to cover costs of hosting the movie you can charge for tickets, or bring on sponsors to monetize your event, or creatively fundraise (upon donation entrance at door, selling your own merchandise and food). It is highly recommended to have a free screening so everyone regardless of financial background has an opportunity to see the film.
CAN I STREAM THE FILM OR HOST AN ONLINE EVENT?
No, you can not share the film online with your community.
HOW LONG IS THE FILM?
93 minutes
WHERE CAN I HOST MY EVENT?
Our hosts have held events at movie theaters, schools, conference rooms, libraries, community centers, and corporate organizations, and even in their living room. The venue is entirely up to you!
HOW CAN I HAVE A SUCCESSFUL EVENT?
Start promotions early for the film, make sure you have your venue locked, test out the film DVD or BlueRay at least two weeks before the event. Introduce the film, share your connection to the story, pose pre-screening questions to get your audience engaged, take a moment after the screening to facilitate a discussion and lastly fulfill your guest needs to take action, by providing national and local resources to help end the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
WHO SHOULD I INVITE?
Be open to invited everyone.
WHAT IS THE BEST AGE GROUP FOR CALIFORNIA'S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN?
The best age group for California's Forgotten Children is anyone age 11 and up. The film follows six survivors of child sex trafficking and their path to freedom. Many of the victims were being trafficked and abused starting at the age of 7 - 12 years old while going to elementary school. It is important that we start speaking about this issue early on and prevent or interrupt it from happening. California's Forgotten Children is meant to inspire the next generation of leaders, identify victims and connect with services, and empower today’s trailblazers to end child trafficking.
CAN I HAVE A DIGITAL FILE OF THE DOCUMENTARY?
NO, DVD or BluRay only.
WHO ELSE HAS HOSTED SCREENINGS?
Since California's Forgotten Children’s premiere, we’ve had events at the United State of Women Summit, San Diego International Film Festival, Soho International Film Festival, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Oakland International Film Festival, Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival, Nepal Human Rights Film Festival, Facebook Headquarters, DayStar Mentoring, Rebirth Homes, My Sisters House, Live Violence Free, PROTECT, Stand Up Placer, Soroptimist International, Catholic Charities, 3 Strands, California Department of Social Services, Yolo County Police force, Yolo County Office of Education,Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Sacramento County Sacramento, Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Missoula Urban Indian Health Center, University of Montana Police Department, and the Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force, Roxy Theater, Laurel University, SHADE Movement, Laney College, Santa Monica College, Purple Bloom Group, Doc Films, and University of Chicago, Illinois, Rape Trauma Services, Yolo Foster Care, EdVenture Partners, Operation Transformation, and Water of Life Community Church
CAN I RESELL THE FILM?
NO! The film sold on our site is intended for personal use only, not for resale. We reserve the right to cancel orders that appear to be for resale purposes. Read Terms and Conditions.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
