FAIR HAVEN — Prevention First Inc. has teamed up with Small Factory Productions and The Two River Film Festival (TRFF) to host the first Courageous Kids Animation Contest for Monmouth County children ages 5-12. The winning original animation will premiere at The Two River Children's Film Festival special screening on Aug. 21 at Clearview Cinema in Red Bank. The animation is a collaborative piece, with Small Factory Productions, Fair Haven, integrating the creative artwork and story ideas of the children, selected from over 500 original artwork and story ideas submitted by children throughout the county. Winning entries incorporate themes of refusing bullying as well creative, non-violent solutions to bullying such as helping others, including those who are left out, and reporting bullying behaviors to trusted adults both in...
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