Join Mosaic Film Experience and Newman’s Own Foundation at The Henry Ford’s iconic Giant Screen Experience screening room for an inspiring evening showcasing the creativity and impact of youth storytellers from across the country. Following the premier of the 2026 Nourishing Narratives winning films, a panel discussion will explore the intersection of digital storytelling, youth empowerment, and equitable food systems.

Nourishing Narratives is a national mobile film competition developed in collaboration with Mosaic Film Experience and supported by the Newman’s Own Foundation. Nourishing Narratives invites youth ages 13 to 18 from across the United States to explore food justice through short films created entirely on mobile devices. This year’s filmmakers were challenged to interpret the theme “Creating Better Food Futures,” incorporate a plate or bowl as a required prop and include the phrase “Change Starts With Us” in their films. Teen storytellers submitted short films exploring topics including access to healthy food, urban farming and community gardens, organizations feeding their communities, food education and Indigenous food justice. Learn more: https://www.nourishing-narratives.com/

Whether you work in entertainment, media, food justice, or youth development, this event is a chance to connect, celebrate, and support the next generation of changemakers.

The 2026 Nourishing Narratives winners are:

· “Against the Wind,” by Rita Backes Kozhimannil – White Bear Lake, Minnesota

· “Avery & Abi Creating Better Food Futures,” by Abigail Cooper and Avery Walker – Ravenna, Michigan

· “Changing Food Futures 4 Wheels at a Time,” by Jackson Alexander Brisco – Kennesaw, Georgia

· “Creating Better Food Futures,” by Ada Grace O’Connor and Jane Mathis Alexander Fettus – Washington, D.C.

· “Feeding Hope,” by Gabriella Grace Dibrell – San Antonio, Texas

· “Food Show,” by Natalie Goldban, Sammy Goldban and Teddy Kroin – Scarsdale, New York

· “Mickey-Don’ts,” by Myles Alexander Fredrickson – Castaic, California

· “Planting the Seeds of Food Literacy,” by Brianna Wang and Adrianna Wang – Jackson, Mississippi

· “The Divide on Our Plates,” by Ewura-Adjoa Darkoa Dwumfuoh, Maame-Abena Konadu Dwumfuoh and Nana-Ama Pokua Dwumfuoh – Oakley, California

· “The Same Bowl,” by Ike Grace Apata – Calumet City, Illinois

A special thank you to The Henry Ford for hosting this event.

About Mosaic Film Experience
Founded in 2012 by Skot Welch, The Mosaic Film Experience (MFE) is a 501(c)(3) organization that uses the platform of digital media to provide students with an opportunity to tell their unique stories and equip them with the critical thinking, collaborative and creative skills necessary for career- preparedness. There are three aspects to The Mosaic Film Experience: The Mosaic Event: An annual interactive experience that provides students access to industry professionals through creative, career-inspiring workshops. Mosaic Mobile: An annual mobile film competition where films are shot, edited, and entered on mobile devices. Mosaic Community: Events ranging from afterschool curriculum to industry guest speakers and film screenings. For more information about MFE, visit http://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 $600 million has been given to social impact organizations since 1982. Today, Newman’s Own Foundation grantee partners promote nutritious food in schools, advance Indigenous food justice, and through SeriousFun Children’s Network, create medically inclusive camp experiences. Learn more at newmansown.org.

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