Cinematic Arts For Hospitalized Children
Baykids Studios brings filmmaking programs to kids with serious illnesses to improve their morale, self-confidence, and sense of hope.
In Hospital Filmmaking
Baykids’ clinically trained professional filmmakers bring cutting-edge digital filmmaking equipment into the hospital to help kids make movies. Kids develop story ideas, write scripts, create props and sets, learn animation, act, and direct films. We honor and nurture each child’s unique vision. Some kids are driven to explore their illness, others want to have fun creating a fictional story, while others want to make a movie to help other kids going through illnesses. Our program is tailored to the unique needs and desires of each child
Impact
Why filmmaking? Through filmmaking children learn they are so much more than their illness. As they develop their stories, design props and sets, and become actors and directors, they gain a sense of purpose and optimism. They learn that their story matters. And this helps them cope with their illness.
When a child yells “Action!” they are not just starting a film — they are reclaiming their story.
Mentoring
Professional filmmakers mentor and inspire young storytellers in creative sessions and workshops.
Sharing
We celebrate the kids’ courage and creativity with the greater community through film screenings, in Oscar-like film festivals. A family friendly event, this is a celebration that transforms patients into artists and fills the room with laughter, applause and inspiration.
Help kids make more movies!
With your generosity, we can bring the power of filmmaking to more children.