AWARDS CEREMONY

Announcing our 14th Annual Directing Change Awards Ceremony!

Date: Thursday, May 21st 2026
Time: 11am to 2pm PST
Place: The United Theater
929 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Youth Creating Change will hold its 14th annual Directing Change Film Contest Awards Ceremony at the historic United Theater on Broadway on Thursday, May 21st. The event welcomes middle school and high school students, parents, educators, contest judges, mental health providers and entertainment professionals. The event celebrates excellence in mental health storytelling and includes screenings of youth-created films from across California, announcement of statewide contest winners, and a range of esteemed guest speakers and presenters.

Films created for the Directing Change Film Contest help raise awareness of mental health, suicide prevention, and substance use prevention in schools and communities.