Real Stories. Young Voices.
Global Impact.

For nearly two decades, BYkids has partnered with young people around the world to tell stories that matter. Through expert mentorship and hands-on support, kids create documentary films that explore their own lives and the urgent global issues shaping our world. Since our founding, we have produced 17 youth-created films, each offering a powerful perspective only young filmmakers can bring.
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Submit your film idea!

The BYkids FDF is now open for applications. The BYkids FDF (Film Development Fund) is our newest initiative - an open call inviting youth (ages 13–18) to submit original ideas for a short documentary film. The Current FDF theme is Climate Action.
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BYkids new Educator Hub

For educators looking to bring powerful storytelling into the classroom, the BYkids Educator Hub offers tools, resources, and real-world examples designed to spark curiosity, dialogue and critical thinking. Grounded in nearly two decades of youth-created documentaries, our Educators Hub supports teachers in using film to explore global issues, amplify young voices and connect learning to the world beyond the classroom.

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BYkids new Educator Hub

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Find out about meaningful ways to engage with your students through youth-created documentaries.

School Guide

Identity

Indigenous People

Representation

Student Activism

Traditional Culture

AGAINST THE CURRENT: School Guide
This BYkids School Guide is designed to help you as an educator expand your students’ use of this film from passive watching to active, deeply personalized learning.
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Integration Guide

Bullying

Identity

Islamaphobia

Muslims Post 9/11

Racism

Student Activism

POET AGAINST PREJUDICE: Integration Guide
In this BYkids short documentary, 17-year-old Faiza Almontaser from Yemen shares her journey of overcoming discrimination in New York City and finding her voice as a Muslim teen activist.
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Film Transcript

Buddhism

Identity

Traditional Culture

BUDDHISM BHUTAN & ME: Film Transcript
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CONVERSATION STARTERS
A concise guide that provides a discussion starter encouraging reflection and one Act on It activity for each BYkids film. 
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