No Bullies, Please!
Get the conversation about bullying started with these engaging film programs for Pre-K & K and grades 1-8, featuring relatable situations and familiar stories that will spark lively and constructive dialogue.
All films are official selections from the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, and all programs include an introduction and post-screening discussion led by one of our trained media educators. Curriculum aligned with Illinois State Board of Education Learning Standards is also provided to teachers prior to the day of screening.
Flexible scheduling throughout the day - come to us or let us come to you! For details about screenings at Facets Multi-Media, click here. For details about screenings at your location, click here. To book your group please contact fldtrips@facets.org or (773) 281-9075 ext. 3009.
Programs Available:
It All Starts in the Sandbox
Pre-K and Kindergarten (Ages 2-5)
70-minute program includes media education
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Sesame Workshop: “New Friends”
Crema Suprema
Sharing
The Show with the Elephant: “Siblings”
Don’t Give Up
Bruno
Bob
Fitting In
The Sandpixies: “Copycat George”
Trucks and Meatballs
Nulli & Priesemut: “The Visitor”
The Big Brother
Mouse for Sale
Emil Orange
Films from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the US!
Empathy is easy! Learning to share and to include others is the first step. The characters in these short films find a way to get along with people different from themselves. One little Swedish meatball has a new toy – but if he includes his friends, they can make an even better one! Toad and Bunny’s visiting pal Hamster has an annoying nocturnal sleep-over habit – can they negotiate their lifestyle differences? Emil sees the world only through rose-colored glasses – how about trying a new outlook and embracing all colors? The characters in these fun films learn to make room for new and unexpected friends.
Do Unto Others
Grades 1-3 (Ages 5-8)
90-minute program includes media education
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Mouse for Sale
Bob
The Big Brother
No, No, No! – The Hat
Acorn Boy
Red & Blue
Gorilla
Do Unto Otters (A Book About Manners)
Sule and the Case of the Tiny Sparks
Films from Belgium, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Switzerland and the US!
Bullies can be such pests! When big sister and her best friend exclude Alli from their play session, the “Little Gorilla” shows them there are lots of different ways to have fun. A young boy stands his ground against the Mean Girls who make fun of his “long-john” stocking cap, knowing he can turn to his stylish sister, who takes the high road and sets the trend in the end. And a little boy detective in Ghana teaches the big girls to include a new member in their clique. The characters in these short films find their own strong core as well as others they can rely on. Turns out, when we appreciate differences in each other and remember to include others, it makes our world get even bigger!
Actions Speak Louder 
Grades 4-5 (Ages 8-10)
90-minute program includes media education
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The Big Brother (Switzerland/Germany)
The Toboggan (Canada)
Peer Pressure (USA)
Mobile (Germany)
In a Heartbeat (Iceland)
Be Good to Eddie Lee (USA)
Number One (Germany)
Sule and the Case of the Tiny Sparks (USA)
It’s the day of the Science Fair and Sammy doesn’t let the competition get him down - he has an alternate strategy for handling their put-downs and achieving his goal. Christi defends Eddie Lee’s differences to the bully on the block, but Eddie surprises them both and opens their eyes. In private school, Daniel tries his hardest to keep the new boy down – but it’s he who comes around and sets the pace at their track meet. The characters in these short films find ways of dealing with upsetting situations and not only handle the pressure – they exceed their own expectations!
Teasing & Texts 
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14)
90-minute program includes media education
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MSCMMNCTN (USA)
Alpha Beta Complex (Canada)
The Fight (Norway)
Weight of the World (USA)
Onion Skin (Canada)
How to Be Popular (USA)
Weekend Practice (Finland)
Words can hurt as badly as blows, as these conflicting fonts demonstrate in their apartment complex. When one student chooses to write a letter to his fellow classmate, the lunchroom gossips tease – why doesn’t he just text already? And in a clever mock-umentary, Hayley and Jessica analyze the ebbs and flows of popularity, and the consequences of hitting “reply all.” Finally, Anni’s father discovers she’s been the victim of a mean name-calling text message, and she finds out that even though looking to him for the right answers will take a little practice, it’s totally worth it!
Take A Stand
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14+)
90-minute program includes media education
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Live Music (USA)
Garage Sale (USA)
Specky Four Eyes (France)
Guri Gursjen & Gursjan Gru (Norway)
The Vacuum Kid (USA)
I am Round (Sweden)
Cairn (Norway)
One girl can’t resist the allure of the neighborhood garage sale, even though she knows her mother is wary of their new Middle Eastern neighbors. When she makes the decision to visit, she finds they are not as different as they seem. Two outsiders who are discriminated against at work find each other and learn to celebrate their uniqueness - together. Kyle refuses to be bullied for pursuing his quirky collecting hobby. And after starting an innocent prank, eleven-year-old Johan struggles with the consequences. Facing a moral dilemma, Johan must develop the courage to do the right thing and recognize his role. Assessing your abilities and interests and recognizing the strength in our differences make it easier to take a stand!
