Santa Monica Teen Film Festival

Tracking to Nowhere was awarded "Best Documentary" & "Best Film of the Festival, 1st Place" at the 2007 Santa Monica Teen Film Festival.



A total of 45 films were submitted to the festival, 19 of which were screened at the Miles Playhouse on June 16th, and the Martin Luther King Auditorium on June 17th.



Tracking to Nowhere is a documentary that examines racial inequalities at Santa Monica High School with regards to education, interaction, and opportunities available. The film addresses such issues as the racial makeup of AP & Honors classes, “Tracking”, “White Flight”, the racial divisions in regards to socializing and congregating, & racial inequalities with regards to educational opportunities. (www.TrackingNowhere.com)



Tracking to Nowhere was Directed & Produced by Resilient Youth Foundation President & Founder Josh Miller. Matt Goalen, a Resilient Youth Foundation volunteer, filmed & edited the film.

Miller & Goalen received a total of $850 in gift certificates, and a meeting with Mike Upton, Senior Vice-President of 2929 Productions, as a part of the films honors.



For more information on the film, visit www.trackingnowhere.com

Photo Credit: Chris Ragazzo