PEP Supports “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World” for 48th CIFF
Positive Education Program is proud to serve as a community partner for the 48th annual Cleveland International Film Festival, supporting the short film “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World.” The film features a teenage girl with autism who, with her family’s love and support, learns to “use her voice” despite being mostly nonverbal.
This partnership with the Cleveland International Film Fest enables PEP to offer discounted tickets for either in-person showings at Playhouse Square or for streams. The discount applies to PEP’s sponsored film as well as all other films (except those shown on opening night). PEP’s discount code is “PEP.”
48th Cleveland International Film Festival Dates
The 48th Cleveland International Film Festival will take place in Playhouse Square and runs from April 3 through April 13. Streams are available from April 14 through April 21. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22.
Description of “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World”
The Cleveland International Film Fest landing page for “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World,” directed by Julio Palacio, offers this description of the 23-minute film.
Makayla, a black teenage girl, has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal. However, her parents, fille with unwavering belief in their daughter’s potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla’s inner world.
Screening Dates and Times
In-person Screening:
- Tuesday, April 9 at 12:05 PM at the Allen Theatre
On Demand Streams:
- Sunday, April 14 through Sunday, April 21
Watch the trailer and learn more about “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World here.