Mark your calendars for an evening at The Lensic Santa Fe, July 23rd to watch a documentary about Moving Arts by DocuFilms and a thoughtfully crafted performance by our students!
MOVING ARTS | Setting Hearts Ablaze illustrates how creativity and artistic expression can aid children in transitioning from feelings of fear and hurt to feelings of safety and trust in challenging situations. (READ MORE)
At Moving Arts, we believe in the power of storytelling and the opportunities that filmmaking can create for young artists. That’s why we were honored when DocuFilms approached us about featuring Moving Arts in their latest documentary. This project beautifully captures the creativity, dedication, and impact of our program, and we were thrilled to see our Moving Arts shine.
The inspiring short documentary MOVING ARTS | Setting Hearts Ablaze by the award-winning production company Docufilms is gaining international recognition for its powerful portrayal of how art can transform young lives. The film, which features the non-profit Moving Arts Española, has been named a 2025 Cannes World Film Festival Finalist, a New York International Film Award Semi-Finalist, and the Best Documentary Short winner at the Touchstone Independent Film Festival.
Additional accolades include:
Official Selection – Los Angeles Independent Shorts Awards
Official Selection – East Village New York Film Festival
Official Selection – IndieX Film Fest
Best Original Score - TELLY Awards
Best Documentary - TELLY Awards
Best Social Impact - TELLY Awards
The documentary captures the essence of Moving Arts philosophy that “Art is Medicine”, illustrating how creativity, discipline, and compassionate mentorship guide children from fear and hurt toward safety, trust, and healing. Through a vibrant blend of dance, music, painting, photography, video production, gymnastics, and digital art, the organization provides a nurturing environment for self-expression, resilience, and growth.
Please join us July 23rd at The Lensic, Santa Fe to watch the full length documentary along with a thoughtfully crafted show featuring our students!
DocuFilms is an award-winning video production company known for specializing in documentary films, committed to crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences.