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Rebecca St.John featured on Colorado Public Radio

Rebecca St.John, YDA Class of 2015, was recently featured on Colorado Public Radio.  She tells us about her film, ROCK BOTTOM, in a piece called, “When Young Love Turns Abusive.” CLICK HERE to listen  

NMFA spotlights AFTER WAR for PTSD Awareness Month

YDA was hosted by the National Military Families Association (NMFA) during our trip to Washington D.C. in May, 2016.  After a screening of Bailey Francisco’s documentary, AFTER WAR, we enjoyed a warm and frank discussion between our four student filmmakers and the NMFA staff, including Executive Directory, Joyce Raezer. “NMFA hears … Read more »

Bailey Francisco featured on Colorado Public Radio

Bailey Francisco, YDA Class of 2014, was recently featured on Colorado Public Radio. He tells us about his film, AFTER WAR, in, “Colorado Teen Documents Dad’s PTSD, Family’s Pain, In ‘After War’” CLICK HERE to listen    

“After War:” Military Kid Produces Film About Father’s PTSD

By My Military Life: A blog by the National Military Family Association. Originally published online on June 3, 2016. “After War:” Military Kid Produces Film About Father’s PTSD “He went from this stud, athlete, awesome dad to barely human because he was so whacked out of his mind.”Bailey Francisco is … Read more »

While walking around Boulder, so many people came up to me and my dad to thank me for making AFTER WAR.

Bailey Francisco, 17


We were struck by how deeply students were willing to delve into difficult topics, often personal stories, and handle that material with real sensitivity.

Tara Thomas, Director of Education, Bemis School of Art