ABOUT
WHY A YOUTH FILM PROJECT?
This unique mobile film competition celebrates the voices and stories of youth ages 13 to 18 from all backgrounds and skill levels. Young filmmakers are invited to share their stories about food justice using their mobile devices. Our goal is to create a program that supports, connects, and amplifies youth voices and creativity as a force for social impact.
WHY MOBILE?
Nourishing Narratives shows students they can use tools they may already have to tell original and impactful stories; using storytelling skills powered by digital technology but driven by human creativity. This innovative approach levels the creative playing field across barriers created by economic status, race, gender, disability, or geographic location by putting the power of creativity in any student’s hands, putting the power of creativity in the hands of every student.
2026 SCHEDULE
March 6
Entry period begins, submission open via FilmFreeway
April 12
Final day for entries
April 20
First round of judging
June 26
Winners announced
The Mosaic Film Experience is collaborating with Newman’s Own Foundation to create this unique and exciting mobile film competition. Submissions are entered via FilmFreeway.
As many as 10 winning filmmakers (or teams) ages 13 to 18 will receive $1,000, a Newman’s Own prize package, and have a chance to meet film and food justice leaders. Nourishing Narratives will culminate with a screening in August to celebrate the winners and their impactful stories.
Winning filmmakers and a parent/guardian will also be invited to participate in a special online screening event this summer. Films will be judged by a national panel comprised of leaders in the arts and food justice sectors.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS
Theme
Creating Better Food Futures
Prop
Plate or Bowl
Saying
”Change Starts With Us”
Must be spoken, written, or displayed in any form
What you can win!
Grab your mobile device, share your story, and help us create a better food future for everyone—starting now. Here’s what you could win.
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Up to 10 winning filmmakers (or teams) will be awarded $1,000
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Have a chance to meet film and food justice leaders.
Nourishing Narratives will culminate with a screening in August to celebrate the winners and their impactful stories.
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A Newman’s Own prize package
Today’s Youth.
Tomorrow’s Storytellers.
Whether your student has a passion for filmmaking or you're a teacher or parent looking for an inspiring class project, this is your chance to spark change and advance food justice efforts through youth voices and storytelling—all by using tools they may already have.
About Mosaic Film Experience
Founded in 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Mosaic Film Experience (MFE) is a 501(c)(3) organization that reimagines students’ pathways to emerging and creative industries through innovative education and workforce development experiences, by connecting students directly with industry-leading professionals, hands-on projects, and interactive workshops. Mosaic Mobile bridges the gap between classroom learning and evolving careers. In an era when storytelling and digital media skills are essential, another way Mosaic prepares students for the future and empowers them to express their own unique voices. For more information, visit mosaicfilmexperience.com.
About Newman’s Own Foundation
Newman’s Own Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. The Foundation continues Paul Newman’s commitment to use all the money that it receives—100% of the profits and royalties—from the sale of Newman’s Own products in service of its mission. Through the efforts of Paul Newman and Newman’s Own, over $625 million has been given to social impact organizations since 1982. Learn more at newmansown.org.