FOCUS on Impact
Film Library
Film + Curriculum + Conversation
FOCUS on Impact provides San Diego high school and college teachers with year-round access to a curated collection of short films exploring timely social issues affecting our communities and our world.
Each film is selected from official San Diego International Film Festival programming and paired with a classroom-ready Teacher’s Guide and pre-recorded filmmaker Q&A — creating meaningful opportunities for dialogue, empathy, and critical thinking.
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Featured Topics
Developmental Disabilities • Environment • Healing, Trauma & Resilience • Human Trafficking • Immigration • Indigenous Culture • LGBTQ+ • Mental Health • Racism • The Universal Search for Belonging • Women’s Rights
Why Film Works
Film is a unique art form that allows us to walk in someone else’s shoes… When we watch a powerful story unfold, our brains simulate the experience as if it were happening to us.”
After participating in this program, 85% of students reported feeling more empathetic and informed.
— Tonya Mantooth, CEO / Artistic Director
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FOCUS on Impact is offered to teachers and schools at no cost thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners.
Your support helps expand access to powerful storytelling and student voice across San Diego County.