The ​26 Seconds Documentary Project 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 backyard 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.

*Kelly Galindo, Award Winning Director, Writer, & Producer has won the following prestigious awards for the Documentary Short 26 Seconds-Sex Tourism in Thailand:

​*Los Angeles Short Film Awards, 2026- Award Winner
*Hollywood Shorts Fest, 2022- Best Documentary Short
*New York Indie Shorts Awards, 2021- Award Winner Best Female Director
*Indie Shorts Awards Cannes, 2021- Award Winner Best Documentary Short
*Venezia Shorts Italy, 2021- Award Winner Best Documentary Short
*So You Think You Can Direct, 2021- Outstanding Excellence & Award of Merit Women for Filmmakers, Social Justice & Protest
*Docs Without Borders Film Festival, 2020- Award Winner Documentary Short & Outstanding Excellence for Social Issues
*Impact Docs Awards, 2020- Award Winner Documentary Short, Award of Merit & Special Mention
*WRPN Women's International Film Festival, 2020- Award Winner of Excellence
*International Independent Film Awards, 2020- Award Winner Documentary Short & Gold Award for Best Director
*IndieFEST Film Awards, 2020- Award Winner Documentary Short for Women Filmmakers & Award of Merit
*Global Shorts, 2020- Award Winner Documentary Short & Special Mention
*Best Shorts Competition, 2019- Award Winner Best Documentary Short & Award of Merit for Women Filmmakers
*One-Reeler, 2019- Award Winner Short Film Competition & Special Mention
*AIFA Fest, 2019- Award Winner Documentary Short & Cause for Change

26 Seconds Documentary Short has also been Officially selected for the following Film Festivals:

*That Film Festival Cannes, 2020 - Best Short Documentary Mini Series
*Dances with Films Festival, 2020 - Best Documentary Short
*Dumbo Film Festival, 2020 - Best Short Documentary
*See It-End It Film & Arts Festival, 2020 - Best Documentary
*Film-Com Packaging Financing & Distribution Market, 2020 - Best Documentary
*Mumbai Entertainment International Short Film Festival, 2021 - Best Documentary Short
*Flickfair On Demand Film Festival, 2021 - Best Short Film
*Arthouse Film Festival of Beverley Hills, 2022 - Best Female Director & Best Women's Issue Short
*The Flick Fest Film Festival, 2022 - Best Documentary Short
*MAGMA Film Awards Hawaii, 2022 - Best Documentary Short
*New York International Women Festival, 2022 - Best Documentary Short
*Lonely Wolf 23LWIFF, 2023 - Best Short Documentary
*AmDocs, 2023 - Best Short 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.