SYDNEY, Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The new animated short film series Tales of the 'ONE IN TEN' will launch this week to highlight the plight of disadvantaged children.
Produced by The Solid State, the first in the series ALICE & THE GIANT EMPTINESS will premiere across social media on Monday 3 February 2014.
A contemporary tale about a young girl living with the burden of disadvantage, who overcomes a negative self-image and the taunts of classmates to live a life full of possibility, Alice & the Giant Emptiness both enlightens and empowers.
Creator Danny Lachevre said, "It is hoped that this heartfelt film, and the universal character of Alice, will highlight the plight of the many disadvantaged children on who we have based this story.
"The series Tales of the 'ONE IN TEN' begins with Alice & the Giant Emptiness and will continue with further stories of others who have struggled against the effects of disadvantage. Each is a story of hope," he continued.
The Smith Family's Chief Executive Officer Dr Lisa O'Brien said, "It is estimated that 1 in 10 children are living in jobless families in Australia today. We find this statistic staggering, but we've also found many people are unaware of just how large this group is.
"These films are a new approach to raising awareness about the severe impact that financial disadvantage has on children. These kids have responsibilities beyond their years and they will have limited engagement at school, struggle with their education and underachieve throughout their lives. Research shows the most effective solution is to provide learning support. Through long-term, holistic learning programs, we can help these kids to develop the vital life skills they need so they can create better futures for themselves, hence The Smith Family's focus on supporting the education of disadvantaged children."
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