Deep Dive: Inocente (2012)
Film Lens
Inocente is a 2012 short documentary directed by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix, focusing on a 15-year-old girl in California who is both homeless and undocumented. Despite her circumstances, she is determined to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. The film presents her story as a testament to the power of dreams and creativity, illustrating how her aspirations are not limited by her challenging situation.
The film received the 2013 Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) and was notable for being the first crowdfunded film to win an Oscar, having been partially financed through Kickstarter. It was released in theaters alongside other Oscar-nominated short films and is available for educational purposes, accompanied by arts workshops developed by Shine Global and partners.
Why Watch
- •Meet Inocente, a homeless artist with big dreams.
- •Find out how crowdfunding changed film history.
- •See the impact of art on personal identity.
Did You Know
•Inocente won the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 2013.
•The film is 40 minutes long and was released in 2012.
•Inocente was the first crowdfunded film to win an Oscar.
•The film was directed by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix.
Perfect For
Art enthusiastsDocumentary loversCrowdfunding advocates