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. The second stage is the feature doc- ISIS Sex Slaves. The third stage will follow with a dramatic doc-series highlighting the survivor stories from the 9 countries we filmed: Thailand, Cambodia, India, Iraq, East Africa, Mexico, and right here in our own backyards, 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. Then, after exploring the interviews and heartbreaking video footage, we watch as survivors are rescued, restored by non-profit organizations, and in some cases, reunited with their families. 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.
Kelly Galindo, award-winning director, writer, and producer has won the following prestigious awards for the Feature Documentary 26 Seconds - ISIS Sex Slaves:
Docs Without Borders Film Festival, 2024 - Feature Documentary - Outstanding Excellences
IndieFEST Film Awards, 2024 - Feature Documentary, Award of Merit and Special Mention
Santa Barbara International Movie Awards 2024 - Best Women Empowerment Film
The 26 Seconds Feature Documentary 26 Seconds - ISIS Sex Salves has also been Officially selected as a Semi-Finalist for the following Film Festivals:
New York International Women Festival 2024 - Feature film directed by a woman
Hollywood International Golden Age Festival 2024 - Best International Documentary
Austin International Art Festival 2024 - Best International Documentary Film
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
Palm Springs Underground Movie Awards 2024 - Best Documentary
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.
26 SECONDS - ISIS SEX SLAVES FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
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GIVE SURVIVORS A VOICE
By donating you will help us complete the feature documentary, and in doing so shedding light on the survivors' stories and the non-profit organizations that we have partnered with and highlighted in the documentary. Your support is the difference and the impact needed to defend and protect innocent children and women all around the world.
CREATE AWARENESS
Together we can raise awareness of this horrific worldwide industry and for the non-profit organizations, crisis intervention teams, committed law enforcement and dedicated citizens fighting to eradicate global sex trafficking worldwide.
CALL TO ACTION
26 Seconds feature documentary will change the world as I am committed to bringing awareness in front of those on Capitol Hill at state and federal levels who can bring about necessary changes to legislation to protect children and women from the sex trade.