This mesh of live action and animation, with paper cut-outs prevalent, tells the story of a boy who becomes an orphan and goes through the emotional rigors of enduring multiple foster homes, court proceedings and a sense of abandonment. But through volunteers and donations, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is able to help the lad through a daunting maze which typically entails moving from one foster home to the next, working with five or six case workers, multiple lawyers and having to be heard by different judges along the way.
CASA, though, eventually, finds a permanent home, a loving family and stability for the youngster as the organization’s slogan concludes this minute-long PSA, “Lift up a child’s voice. Lift up a life.”
Mode Project produced this PSA, with an ensemble of talent that included CG project lead Stefan Draht and producer Kate Soczka. Agency was EPIC (Engaging Philanthropy Inspiring Creatives) which was connected to Mode Project via design studio liaison Thirst.
Stars Among Those Who Lost Their Homes In L.A. Area Fires; Jamie Lee Curtis Pledges $1M To Relief Effort
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