Disney Channel discovered the young filmmakers through the nonprofit A Place Called Home (APCH), which provides a safe, nurturing environment with proven programs in arts, education and wellness for the young people in South Central Los Angeles to help them improve their economic conditions and develop healthy, fulfilling and purposeful lives. Jill Hotchkiss, Disney Channel’s vice president of Creative Marketing, was inspired by APCH and its students when she attended the nonprofit’s annual Girl Power Awards Luncheon earlier this year and a group of young women took the stage for a spoken word presentation that showcased their creativity and passion.
