NEVAEH CAN'T WAIT

Description:

An animated short film explains the emotional affects of childhood terminal illness to peers. The toughest part of Shawn's return is not the long journey, it's the alienation of his friends.

KIDS FIRST!® Adult Juror Comments:

This screenplay takes on difficult issues and addresses them sensitively. It takes a child from another world and addresses the fact that this child finds out that he is going to die before old age. It shows the adjustment of children around the child and the children have a difficult time being around him. It's a find story that addresses a difficult topic but almost seems a bit forced at points and tells rather than shows emotion - taking away from it's potential impact.