Through the Eyes of Children

Through the Eyes of Children is a short proof-of-concept film for A Light in the Slaughterhouse. Five Bangkok slum children are saved from poverty, disease and abuse by art and the dedicated care of a maverick priest. Father Joe Maier has guided thousands of children like Note, Keng and the triplets Fon, Fa and Fai from extremely difficult childhoods to content, constructive lives, often using art as a way of releasing positive energies. James has been filming in and around Klong Toey and the Mercy Centre (where Father Joe is based) for over 15 years.

The children’s pictures came to the attention of a Queensland art gallery, 4500 miles away in Australia. An exhibition is arranged, which proves a commercial and critical success, underlining the vital role creativity has to play for such children. ‘Through the Eyes of Children’ was Commissioned by Little Dot Studios and produced by Lingwood Productions.

"Through the Eyes of Children" has received the following awards and nominations:

Official Selection - Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival 2018 (nominated for most Inspiring True Story).

Over 130,000 views, & voted the 2nd most popular film on Little Dot Studio's YouTube Channel.

Certificates of Excellence at Kolkata and Bangalore Film Festivals.

The Walter Klein Trophy at the International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers Conference, Dublin.