FACEPAINT’s commitment to social awareness developed as a result of observing a need for more kindness, empathy, and compassion for those who are struggling to find friendship and acceptance. We strongly believe that by educating our children about the values of tolerance, inclusiveness, and altruism, we can build a better world.
Research has shown that a child who has a strong social support network is less likely to suffer the long-term effects of bullying.
Justin and the Werloobee has received awards from over 135 film festivals globally. Among them are the following special acknowledgments:
•. Award of Distinction (Best Shorts Competition 2021 Humanitarian Award)
•. Best Social Values (Alternative Indie Pro Film Festival)
•. Award of Excellence: Children/Family Programming, Special Purpose Productions (Best Shorts Competition)
•. Award of “Social Awareness” (Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival)
•. Best Inspirational Animation (Imagine Rain Independent Film Awards)
•. Best of Show (Pinnacle Film Awards)
•. Best Social Animation (Experimental Film Festival)
•. Animated Short Film, Children/Family Film (Crown Wood International Film Festival (30th Season)
•. Special Jury Award, Best Micro Short Film for Children (Shepherd’s House International Film Festival)
•. Best Social Animation (Star Film Fest Barcelona)
•. Best Social Animation (VIP Fest, The Best of 2021)
“Strong people stand up for themselves, but the strongest people stand up for others.”
Chris Gardne