Just Like You Films, Inc.

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Just Like You Films, Inc.

A nonprofit production company creating a kinder world through the power of film. and worldwide.

Just Like You Films is a nonprofit film company that offers a powerful tool in the fight against bullying. We develop films and materials that educate the local and global communities on how to communicate about difficult subjects, such as childhood cancer, burns, Down syndrome, and autism. JLY Films captures real life stories that teach children how we are more alike than we are different. JLY fi

lms have been viewed over 250,00 times on Youtube in 117 countries and are distributed across the U.S. Recently, the Brazilian government authorized a program where JLY - Down Syndrome will be played in every state health care facility in their country servicing 94 million people. We partner with national organizations like the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the National Down Syndrome Society, the Down Syndrome Guild and the Autism Society. In 2013, the United Nations presented our Down Syndrome film to its members in a general session. And, we were honored to receive the 2013 TASH Positive Images in the Media Award, the 2014 NDSC Education Award, The 2014 Kansas City Jewish Film Festival Trailblazer Award, the AMC Cares Award and we were nominated in four categories and won The 2014 Golden Door International Film Festival Raising Awareness Award. In October 2014, with the help of our public television partner, KCPT, we will launch our films on Learn 360, an educational video subscription platform reaching 8 million kids in 25,000 schools in the United States and Canada.

21/01/2025

Sound engineers on set are the unsung heroes, carefully crafting the audio landscape that transforms a film from visual to immersive experience. A round of applause for these amazing sound engineers who have shared their talents with JLYF! 👏🏼
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🎙️Lee Hart - May Contain Chicago set
🎙️Clif Dumas: Rise & Shine
🎙️Adrian Schiavi - Rise & Shine
🎙️Charles Lutz - May Contain Kansas City set
🎙️Steven Bogle- May Contain Atlanta set
🎙️George Wymenga - May Contain LA set

16/01/2025

Today, January 16th, we honor the memory of Elijah-Alavi Silvera on what would have been his 11th birthday. Elijah’s life was a bright light, tragically extinguished by a preventable food allergy reaction after being exposed to an allergen at his childcare center.

We are honored to share Elijah’s story and his family’s advocacy in our film “May Contain: My Life.”

In the face of devastating loss, Elijah’s family has become a pillar of strength and resilience. Through their grief, they established the Elijah-Alavi Foundation, a powerful force dedicated to food allergy safety, education, and advocacy.

The foundation has been instrumental in making the world a safer place for kids with food allergies through initiatives like Elijah’s Law—critical legislation designed to enhance allergy safety in childcare environments.

To learn more about the Elijah-Alavi Foundation, its initiatives, or ways to support this critical mission, please visit www.elijahalavifoundation.org. Your support—whether through sharing this story or making a donation—can make a lasting impact for kids with food allergies.

Please share Elijah’s story and help make a difference 💜

13/01/2025

💙 Donors Making a Difference: Connecting Through Film and Music at Saint Teresa’s Academy 🎥🎶

Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, Just Like You Films is transforming communities by using the power of storytelling to inspire empathy and connection. Recently, Jen Greenstreet had the privilege of speaking with students at Saint Teresa’s Academy, alongside Steve Perry, exploring the craft of filmmaking and the powerful role music plays in connecting with audiences.

Using examples from “May Contain: My Life” and “Rise and Shine”, Jen shared how music shapes emotions, drives narratives, and brings stories to life. From interactive discussions to behind-the-scenes insights, these moments highlighted the transformative power of film and music.

This impactful experience was made possible by YOU—our donors. Your generosity allows us to continue fostering education, creativity, and compassion through film. Together, we’re building a kinder, more connected world.

Shoutout to the other amazing presenters - - musician, singer songwrite who has worked with Enya, Hall & Oates… And whose expertise includes Voice Disorders and Music Education 😍

12/01/2025

How do we know there is a need for our May Contain collection? 3 films about food allergies? Real conversations with real kids, parents, teachers, police officers, peer groups, sports teams, etc. And the statistics clearly show that we need more empathy, understanding and kindness when it comes to understanding life-threatening food allergies. We truly believe these films will save lives.

08/01/2025

On a film set, a Production Manager (PM) plays a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production. Their responsibilities ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget while maintaining a smooth workflow. And when it comes to JLYF - they often find themselves stepping in to fulfill on-camera roles, too! 😉
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We’d love to highlight some amazing PM’s we’ve had the privilege to work with so far...
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🎬 Christy Duncan - PM in Atlanta for May Contain -
🎬Chad Swenson - PM for May Contain and Anxiety + Depression O
🎬Natalie Cordray - PM in Los Angeles for May Contain who also stepped in as a police officer for us.
🎬Tom Hipp - PM for Rise & Shine

07/01/2025

Many plans in the works for the next 3 years. Excited for what is to come in 2025! Please like, follow and share to help our work reach more people!

01/01/2025

Starting off 2025 with great news! We are thrilled to announce that we an official selection at the PJIFF 2025! This is our first film festival acceptance for May Contain: Two Sides - our VR Film. Movie Maker Magazine calls this one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World.” Thank you ! See ya in April!

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our families to yours!! 🎄❤️Sending you all love from the team - Mandi, Jen, Betsy (and Clem 😉)

20/12/2024

Clementine is wondering if you’ve made your year-end donation yet? 👀 Get that 2024 tax write-off! 🙌😍

16/12/2024

A little more BTS of JLYF! A round of applause for the talented hair & make-up artists who work their magic behind the scenes! 👏🏼
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RISE & SHINE
🎬Makeup Department Head - Shayla Nash
🎬Hair & Make-Up Assistant - April Rudy
🎬Sharon Sullivan - hair and makeup assistant .sullivan.7545
🎬SFX Make Up - Jeffrey Sisson
🎬Hair Department Head - KC Woodward
🎬Hair Assistant - Jill Gevargizian
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MAY CONTAIN
🎬Nysa Green - hair and makeup for Atlanta unit
🎬Kendall Swenson - hair and makeup for KC and Chicago units
🎬Ashley Beck - makeup for LA unit
🎬Toby Lamm - SFX makeup for LA unit

13/12/2024

Ah! So fun to watch May Contain: My Life - our food allergies docudrama - on a big screen! We had a very small private screening for a few of our JLYF board members. Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful theater space!

09/12/2024

A big milestone for Just Like You Films on the set of Rise and Shine! 🎬✨ For the first time, we had a crew so large we needed trailers—and we even learned the industry term honey wagon! (Spoiler: It’s not nearly as sweet as it sounds. 🚽😂) From wardrobe fittings to run-throughs at base camp, these trailers were a hub of behind-the-scenes action as we brought this story to life. Here’s to more milestones, magic, and honey wagons in the future! 💫🎥
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Please consider a year-end donation on our website as we work on distribution for this beautiful film! 🚪🎬

05/12/2024

Step Into the Spotlight: Experience the Magic of a "Live Set"SAVE THE DATE and join us for Live Set: The 2025 Power of Film Event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Linda Beal’s beautiful home. This exclusive evening celebrates 19 years of impactful storytelling by Just Like You Films, a women-run nonprofit creating films that inspire empathy and understanding. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process. Your support directly funds life-changing films on topics like autism, grief, food allergies, and more.

Purchase Tickets: Assemble your cast and don’t miss your call time! Ticket link in bio! Contact [email protected] or call 913.240.4269 for sponsorship and ticket details.

03/12/2024

It’s ! Here are 4 ways you can support non-profit today! Will you share the last slide and tag us to help us spread the word about the work of Just Like You Films? We’re so grateful for you!

Visit our website justlikeyoufilms.org/donate to set up a one-time or recurring donation. 🫶

01/12/2024

Our founder is ready for her close up! She was interviewed last week about Just Like You: Anxiety & Depression for on PBS. We'll share the air date and viewing info soon!

26/11/2024

Feeling thankful for all the incredible AD’s we’ve worked with on our films! The first assistant director (AD) is the director’s right hand. First ADs plan the filming schedule, working with the director, director of photography and other heads of department to ensure an efficient shoot. And our first AD’s have also doubled as hand models and actors. 😉 That’s how we do it at Just Like You!
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THANK YOU! lofria - May Contain: Danger (LA shoot)
Brian Tinch - May Contain: My Life (Atlanta shoot)
- Rise and Shine

20/11/2024

Dr. Ruchi Gupta and her daughter Riya are two of the stars of our upcoming docudrama “May Contain: My Life.” In honor of National Healthy Skin Month, we would love to share her new company with all of you and those in the food allergy community who struggle with products that irritate the skin.
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I have some exciting news to share with you all! I have officially launched my probiotic skin and scalp care company, ! Decades in the making, it all began when my daughter, Riya, was a newborn. She had a dry, inflamed scalp and the only options available were greasy topicals, harsh chemicals, or steroids. I spent the last 20 years developing a scalp mask that naturally nourishes and supports the scalp, resetting the microbiome, which we now lovingly call Yobee. At Yobee®, we are formulating genuinely effective and safe products for all ages, including newborns. Follow for tips on application, new product launches, and giveaways! I am so excited for you join us on our journey to a lifetime of healthy scalp and hair. Give a follow today, and use code WELCOME15 for 15% off! ❤️

Dirección

Calle 9 (Ignacio Zaragoza) Entre Pio Pico Y Ocampo, Zona Centro
Tijuana
22000

Teléfono

(816) 260-3187

Página web

http://linktr.ee/jlyfilms

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“I have an empathy I did not before for people with food allergies.” Thank you @nyssag for taking the time on the set of May Contain: My Life to share a testimony about how it impacted you! 😍😍 We know many of you are anxious to see this film collection! Be sure you’re on our email list to get the latest updates on all our films and distribution! Like, follow and share @justlikeyoufilms to keep our important work going! 🫶

Are you a parent or teacher of a child with Type 1 diabetes? Just Like You: Diabetes is a tool to share with friends, family and classmates. 4 kids, a former Miss America and a Hall of Fame baseball player explain the condition, treatments and model of how to be a good friend to someone living with diabetes. Watch this film free of charge on our website or YouTube channel! #worlddiabetesday #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 💙💛Our Nicki’s “Power Producer” award winner @amyallison321 shares how our film JLY: Down Syndrome continues to make an impact even 10 years later. Visit our website to watch and share this beautiful film! #downsyndromeawarenessmonth #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #justlikeyoufilms