Because I am a Girl film wins international prize

Plan’s ‘Because I am a Girl: I’ll take it from here’ film on the plight and power of girls has scooped a top prize at the world’s leading animation awards. Film director Mary Matheson blogs on the event in Annecy and a thrilling win.

Annecy, the French Alps - a crystal clear lake surrounded by shuttered chalets, with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and deep blue skies. What better place to hold the International Animation Festival 2013* than this fairytale location?

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Because I am a Girl: Sweet dreams

See how Brendar, a young Malawian, took up the challenge of starring in Plan’s innovative I'll take it from here stop-motion film to highlight the plight and power of girls worldwide.

Brendar scooped the role when Plan teamed up with local youth media group Timveni, which used to be part of Plan’s programmes but now stands on its own feet as an independent TV and radio station.

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