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Argentina – Students from the Salesian San Luis house awarded at the DBGYFF
(ANS - San Luis) - The SalesianDon Bosco House in San Luis participated in the Don Bosco 2024 Global Youth Film Festival and won 8th place in the regional awards in America with the short film entitled ‘I dream of a greener planet’. The film, inspired by the festival's slogan ‘I have a dream: young people and climate change’, addresses youth commitment to environmental care.    Read More

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Brazil – UCDB students among DBGYFF winners
(ANS - Campo Grande) - Isabela Caramalac, a fourth semester student in Advertising and Propaganda, and Julia Pires, a sixth semester student in Design, both from Don Bosco Catholic University (UCDB), took second and fifth place respectively in the regional awards category for South Cone America of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival’ (DBGYFF) 2024.    Read More

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Brazil – The BBH Province screens the productions of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival
(ANS - Belo Horizonte) – The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF), the world-class Salesian youth film festival, in addition to encouraging the creativity and critical thinking of young filmmakers, provided a collaborative learning environment on issues essential for communities and for the whole world, and reaffirmed the Salesian commitment to integral education. In the Saint John Bosco Salesian Province of Belo Horizonterazil (BBH) there were several works that actively participated in the event.    Read More

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Costa Rica – CEDES Don Bosco participates in the screening of the winning DBGYFF short films
San José, Costa Rica – October 2024 – CEDESDon Bosco participated in the screening of the winning short films of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF), held in New York on 17-18 October. CEDES Don Bosco, faithful to its educational mission and commitment to the complete formation of its students, participated in the third edition of the festival focused on the theme "I have a dream: young people and climate change: making Mother Earth a cleaner and greener place".    Read More

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Kenya – DBGYFF inspires action in defence of the environment
Nairobi, Kenya – October 2024 - The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) 2024 ended on a powerful note last weekend, challenging the young minds from two Salesian institutions in Nairobi to face urgent climate challenges through the lens of cinema, . The two-day event, held on 18 and 19 October, brought together students, staff and members of the community at Don Bosco Boys Town, and faithful and people interested at Don Bosco Upper Hill. On the occasion, several works selected from the 120 films in competition were presented, focusing on environmental issues.    Read More

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Brazil - Salesian works from the Northeast honour the finale of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival
Recife, Brazil – October 2024 - Last week, on 17 and 18 October, Salesian houses in the St Aloysius Gonzaga Province of Recife, Brazil (BRE), participated in the finale of the third edition of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF). The final was held at the Loreto Theatre at the Sheen Center in New York. At times when the children and young people came together, such as for a "good morning" or "good night" the collaborators were the key players in the film screenings.    Read More

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Chile – Meet the Chilean winners of the DBGYFF 2024
(ANS – Santiago) – "Conexión Natural", an audiovisual work by Centro Salesianos Talca won the award for best animation in the eight best-in-class category, at the third edition of the "Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival" (DBGYFF 2024), at the awards ceremony held on 18 October in the United States.    Read More

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Philippines – An Indigenous Minority and Climate Justice through the Lens of DBGYFF
(ANS – Cebu) – The Commission on Social Communications hosted the screening of best films from the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival Season 3. The festival ran with the them of "I have a Dream: Youth and Climate Change". Four films from the Philippine South Province were shortlisted for awards.    Read More

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Papua New Guinea – “I am the Change”. Screening Hope: Youth, Film, and Environmental Action at DBGYFF 2024
(ANS - Port Moresby) – The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) took place on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at the Paradise Cinema, Vision City, Port Moresby. It had as its theme: I have a dream: Youth and Climate change. Monsignor Maurizio Bravi, Chargé d’Affaires, ai, was the chief guest at the screening.    Read More

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United States – DBGYFF 2024 Grand Finale: Celebrating Global Talent and Youth Visionaries
(ANS – New York) – The highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 3rd Edition of the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) unfolded with grandeur and global significance on October 18, 2024, at the Loreto Theatre, Sheen Center in New York City. This vibrant event marked the culmination of a transformative short film festival that brought together young filmmakers, international dignitaries, and audiences from around the world to celebrate the boundless creativity and vision of youth.    Read More

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India – Empowering Youngsters to Craft Stories on Screen
(ANS – Naigaon) – A robust film-making course was initiated at Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Naigaon (East), Palghar District, Maharashtra, India. About 25 students from grades 8 – 12 enrolled for the program. Father Joaquim Fernandes SDB, Vice Principal of Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Naigaon East, conducted the Film Making Course and was assisted by Teacher - Mentor, Gail Fernandes.    Read More

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USA – Inspiring Youth Engagement at the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival 2024
(ANS – Los Angeles) – On October 16, 2024, the Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) brought a powerful wave of inspiration and reflection to St. Dominic Savio Church in Bellflower, USA. This year’s festival was a vibrant example of how storytelling and film can unite young minds and ignite meaningful change in the world.    Read More