​26 Seconds is a three-stage project that reveals the pandemic of child sex trafficking. The first stage was the documentary short that has won multiple awards which highlighted sex tourism in Thailand and Cambodia.  The second stage is the feature documentary 26 Seconds - ISIS Sex Slaves, which has won multiple awards and is currently available on EPOCH TV. 

The third stage will follow with a dramatic docuseries highlighting the survivor stories from  right here in our own backyards in the USA.  These intimate interviews include vivid details in the survivors' own voices how each victim was captured or lured into the sex trade, the horrors of their captivity, and the commitment of each individual and organization to rescue the victims at whatever cost. 

26 Seconds sheds light on the nonprofit organizations, churches, and government agencies who are actively working to abolish this horrific practice. These organizations, among others, save victims from the debilitating effects of human trafficking. Thousands of children and women have been rescued by these organizations, but there are still millions more in captivity. 

26 Seconds chronicles the efforts of our experts and their teams to rescue victims from modern-day slavery and explores the major players perpetuating the sex trade, the living conditions of the enslaved at whose hands children face the most abuse, and the major obstacles our experts face in extricating victims from this bondage. From viewing the interviews and heartbreaking footage, we watch as survivors are rescued, restored and reintegrated by non-profit organizations, and in some cases, reunited with their families.
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The Director/Producers  vision is to create awareness and call to action by educating audiences and giving a voice to those who have been silenced. Human trafficking is the fastest-growing illegal industry in the world. There are more slaves today than any time in history.

26 SECONDS ISIS Sex Slaves Trailer
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Kelly Galindo, award-winning director, writer, and producer has won the following prestigious awards for the Feature Documentary 26 Seconds - ISIS Sex Slaves: 
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• Docs Without Borders Film Festival, 2024 - Feature Documentary - Outstanding Excellences
• Impact Docs Awards, 2024 - Documentary Feature, Award of Merit - Religion and Ethics
• ​IndieFEST Film Awards, 2024 - Feature Documentary, Award of Merit and Special Mention
• Santa Barbara International Movie Awards 2024 - Best Women Empowerment Film
• Reale Film Festival, 2024 - Best Documentary
• Palm Springs Underground Movie Awards 2024 - Best Documentary
• Hollywood Best Indie Film Awards 2024 - Honorable Mention; Best Feature Documentary
• Cinema Odyssey Film Award 2024-Best Woman Director

The 26 Seconds Feature Documentary 26 Seconds - ISIS Sex Salves has also been Officially selected as Finalist and  Semi-Finalist for the following Film Festivals:
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• Hollywood International Golden Age Festival 2024 - Best International Documentary
• Austin International Art Festival 2024 - Best International Documentary Film
• Red Movie Awards 2024 - Best Documentary and First Time Director
• Los Angeles Movie and Music Video Awards 2024 - Best Female Director
• New York International Women Festival 2024 - Feature film directed by a woman
• New York Film and Cinematography Awards 2024 - Best Female Director
• New York Film and Actor Awards 2024 - Best Feature Documentary and Female Director
• Palermo International Film Festival 2024 - Female director
• Paris Lady MovieMakers Festival 2024 - Best First-time female filmmaker
• London International Filmmakers Festival 2024 - Best International Documentary
• Madrid Arthouse Film Festival 2024 - Best Documentary Feature
• Los Angeles Silver Screen Film Festival 2025 - Best Documentary
• Berlin Short Film Awards 2025 - Best Female Director
• Ottawa Film Award 2025 - Best Documentary
• Florence Indie Film Festival 2025 - Best Female Director

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These awards recognize film, television, and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. In winning these film festivals, 26 Seconds joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of these internationally respected awards. Entries are received from around the world, from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent, all of whom demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity. Those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change help set the standard as power catalysts for global change. 

The 26 Seconds team is currently editing the feature documentary with three-time Emmy award-winner, Mark Wilcken as lead editor. The production will make a strong push for top-tier film festivals and create a robust PR campaign for the Academy Awards. Sid Ganis, the supervising producer for 26 Seconds, was the past president of the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts, and Sciences; he also served as chairman of the Academy’s International Outreach Committee until 2017. Ganis also worked on the board of directors at Marvel Entertainment until its sale to Disney. Ganis's film career in marketing and publicity includes working at 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm, Columbia Pictures, Warner Brothers, and Paramount Pictures.