2024 Atticus Award Winners

Ayaan brings his grandfather's dream of being an actor come true and Grandfather gets 100 fans (100 subs)! Eka Shukla is a 5th-grade student at Global Indian Intl School, Singapore. 100 Subs is her first film.

A 3D animated film Julietta created as her senior thesis project with other Animation/Illustration students at San Jose State University. Based on her own experience, A Trace tells the story of a young girl who learns to shed her guilt about her absent father.

This documentary follows Yuri and Rodney on their heartfelt mission to bring hope to families facing difficult circumstances, including homes with special needs, disabilities, and family members battling life-threatening illnesses. Dressed as Santa’s helpers, they travel the diverse landscapes of all 50 states to spread joy and deliver toys to kids during the holiday season.

Facing the reality that their daughters are growing up and away, these loving dads step outside their comfort zones to show how much they still care and want to be involved in their girls' lives.

My Dog’s Leg sees a father creating a fantasy story to explain to his daughter how their dog lost her leg. He tells a tale of a monster that steals the dog’s leg leading the dad and dog on an adventure to retrieve it.

Allison, a high school junior and devout supporter of Special Olympics (to which she donated some of her Atticus Award prize money), thanks her dad for all the support he's given her over the years.

Baked With Love is a sweet (pun intended) story of a loving father who values the special connection with his daughter nurtured through the treasured act of baking cookies.

To inspire more dads to play an active role in their children's lives, Marino and Thomas took on the challenge of getting around the scenic island of Krk in Croatia by running, cycling, and hiking 150 kilometers in seven days with their 2-year-old toddlers!

Former preschool teacher and dad of three, Mr. Jeff created this bopping video with his 7-yr-old son Silas. Filmed in a REAL library, Loud in the Library taps into the joys of reading and giving kids freedom to explore and appreciate one of the most vital parts of any community!

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s Audience Award winner for best U.S. documentary and Festival Favorite, Daughters follows the lives of four young girls preparing for the first-ever father/daughter dance in a Washington, DC, correctional facility. This unique rehabilitation program grew from the idea of one little girl in the Girls For A Change program who wanted to invite her father into her life on her own terms. What unfolds is an evocative, complex, and intimate portrayal of childhood that is ultimately inspiring because of the immense wisdom of these remarkable girls.