Big Challenges. Bigger imaginations.
MISSION
BIG Hope Films empowers children living with chronic illnesses or physical disabilities to share their imagination through the art of filmmaking — transforming challenge into creativity and imagination into impact.
Vision
To provide children with chronic illness or physical disability a creative and uplifting outlet that inspires joy and confidence; to offer emerging filmmakers meaningful, purpose-driven projects; and to build greater public awareness of diverse health and disability experiences.
To create a future where children living with chronic illness or physical disability are seen, heard, and celebrated for their imagination, creativity, and courage - not defined by their limitations.
VALUES
creativity
At Big Hope Films, creativity is more than self-expression—it’s self-definition. When children step behind the camera, they’re not just telling a story; they’re shaping how the world sees them. Creativity gives our young filmmakers a sense of agency, turning imagination into action and challenge into art.
optimisim
Every frame we create is lit by optimism. We believe in the power of possibility—in the idea that joy and meaning can emerge even in the most unexpected places and from difficult circumstances. Through filmmaking, children discover that hope isn’t wishful thinking; it’s the act of creating meaning in the face of hardship. Their stories remind us that dreams and determination can still find their way into every story, no matter the obstacles that precede them.
perseverance
Making a film takes grit and perseverance—and so does meeting life’s challenges navigating a chronic illness or physical disability. Our projects celebrate the steady strength to keep going when things get hard. From writing the first line to watching their story light up the screen, our participants learn that filmmaking—and life—is less about perfection and more about persistence, growth, and the courage to keep creating. Every completed film reflects the determination it takes to keep moving forward—day by day and frame by frame.