Young Leaders Shaping the Future of Food Systems Through Film: Looking Back on the 2024 Field to Film Festival
On December 6, we witnessed the talent, creativity, and passion of young people from different corners of the world, who invited us into realities that deserve to be seen, understood, and celebrated.
Each year, the Field to Film Festival marks a milestone for our Youth Storyteller Program, a unique initiative where young leaders learn to capture and share the stories of their families and the agroecological solutions transforming their communities. This year, through bold and creative storytelling, they ignited movements of hope and change across diverse corners of the globe.
Stories that resonate across borders
In 2024, over 50 young storytellers brought their communities’ stories from field to film, producing 11 short films that highlight the resilience and innovation of communities in Burkina Faso, Haiti, Mali, Senegal, Nepal, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and Ecuador. These films are a window into the brighter future we can create together through agroecology and community-led innovation.
Our Youth Storytellers behind the scenes
Feet in the field and camera in hand, youth storytellers worked hard this year to transform local realities into visual narratives. Through their films, they allowed us to connect with diverse cultures and landscapes, while discovering the immense potential of these young voices to inspire change, protect ancestral knowledge, and build more conscious and sovereign futures. If you missed the festival, you can watch the replay here:
Watch the short films and share them with your friends, family and communities. Each time you do, you amplify the work of youth.
Next steps: amplifying youth leadership
Youth’s leadership in preserving traditions, values, and the intricate knowledge of tending the land and safeguarding nature fills us with optimism. To continue building a world where their voices lead the way, we must create more spaces, opportunities, and platforms for them to thrive.
Here’s how you can help:
- Watch: Immerse yourself in their stories by watching the films.
- Share: Spread their voices far and wide by sharing these films with friends, family, and your networks.
- Support: Help us expand programs like the Youth Storyteller initiative, ensuring young leaders access the ressources they think are needed to inspire change.
Every view, every share, every conversation sparked by these films helps amplify their message. Together, let’s ensure that the next generation has the resources, confidence, and platforms to lead us toward a more sustainable future.
The journey doesn’t stop here—watch, share, and take action today. Let’s keep the momentum alive!
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