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Directing Change and Courageous Persuaders Finalists
- Mark Switzer
- Apr 15
- 1 min read
Directing Change and Courageous Persuaders just announced their 2025 Finalists. Congratulations to our DMAA filmmakers!
2025 DIRECTING CHANGE FINALISTS
SUICIDE PREVENTION - HONORABLE MENTION
“Reaching Out”
Filmmakers: Joyce Chang, Avery Gaiennie-Lovell, and Sophia Smith
MENTAL HEALTH - TEAM PICK (going to state)
“Therapist” (Team Pick – Advancing to statewide round of judging)
Filmmaker: Zoey Rodriguez
MENTAL HEALTH - HONORABLE MENTION
“Prioritize You”
Filmmakers: Eryn Dunham, Samantha Watts, Hadley Won, and Lauryn Wong
MENTAL HEALTH - HONORABLE MENTION
“Opening Up”
Filmmakers: Julian Bautista, Regan Brueckner, and Karina Bier
THROUGH THE LENS OF CULTURE STATE CONTEST - HONORABLE MENTION
“La Tormenta Interior”
Filmmaker: Melany Medina Cabrera
HOPE & JUSTICE STATE CONTEST - HONORABLE MENTION
“Capture The Moment”
Filmmaker: Leesa Qawasmeh
2025 COURAGEOUS PERSUADERS FINALISTS
IMPAIRED DRIVING CATEGORY - FINALIST
“This Isn’t A Game - Don’t Drive Impaired”
Jaston Lopez and Kale Wood
IMPAIRED DRIVING CATEGORY - FINALIST
“Make the Right Choice”
Mia Chou, Natalie Sosa, Gisselle Ramirez, and Sophia Acosta
IMPAIRED DRIVING CATEGORY - FINALIST
“This is Buddy”
Joyce Chang, Emelie Lopez, and Starr Ramirez
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