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Field to Film Festival Amplifies Indigenous and Rural Youth Voices

The 4th Annual Youth Storytellers Field to Film Festival, part of Groundswell International’s Youth Storyteller Program, invites Indigenous and rural youth to document agroecological transformations in their communities. Running through March 12, the 2026 edition places a special emphasis on women farmers to honor the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer. Since its 2021 launch, the initiative has expanded to 11 partner organizations, engaging nearly 500 young participants and producing over 50 short nonfiction and fiction films. Participants receive equipment, training, and full creative control, amplifying their voices on gender equity and sustainable food systems.