Just Like You Films, Inc.

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Just Like You Films, Inc.

A nonprofit production company creating a kinder world through the power of film. and worldwide.

Just Like You Films is a nonprofit film company that offers a powerful tool in the fight against bullying. We develop films and materials that educate the local and global communities on how to communicate about difficult subjects, such as childhood cancer, burns, Down syndrome, and autism. JLY Films captures real life stories that teach children how we are more alike than we are different. JLY fi

lms have been viewed over 250,00 times on Youtube in 117 countries and are distributed across the U.S. Recently, the Brazilian government authorized a program where JLY - Down Syndrome will be played in every state health care facility in their country servicing 94 million people. We partner with national organizations like the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the National Down Syndrome Society, the Down Syndrome Guild and the Autism Society. In 2013, the United Nations presented our Down Syndrome film to its members in a general session. And, we were honored to receive the 2013 TASH Positive Images in the Media Award, the 2014 NDSC Education Award, The 2014 Kansas City Jewish Film Festival Trailblazer Award, the AMC Cares Award and we were nominated in four categories and won The 2014 Golden Door International Film Festival Raising Awareness Award. In October 2014, with the help of our public television partner, KCPT, we will launch our films on Learn 360, an educational video subscription platform reaching 8 million kids in 25,000 schools in the United States and Canada.

11/21/2025

🎉 Introducing our 2025–2026 Youth Advisory Board! 🎉
We’re so excited to welcome this incredible group of young leaders who will help guide our projects, shape youth-centered initiatives, and make sure real voices are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Youth Advisory Board is dedicated to:
✨ Bringing fresh ideas and honest feedback
✨ Advocating for inclusive, youth-driven storytelling
✨ Helping plan events, campaigns, and community outreach
✨ Making sure our work truly reflects the experiences of young people

They’re smart, passionate, and ready to make an impact — but first, we need to settle an important debate… 👀

🍫 Chocolate or 🍬 Candy?
Drop your pick in the comments and help us get to know our new board

11/20/2025

We’re honored to share that “May Contain: My Life” has been named a Silver Winner in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards for Health: Documentary or Film! 🎉

With thousands of entries from 42+ countries, this recognition means the world. Our Call to Action speech is now live in the Anthem Winners Gallery—go check it out!

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project and its mission. 💛

11/19/2025

✨ Power of Film 2026 Kickoff! ✨

We had an amazing first planning meeting for this year’s gala , and the momentum is officially underway! Our chair team shared early details, theme ideas, and goals for what’s shaping up to be a truly unforgettable night.

We’re looking for volunteers, and supporters to help us spread the word and gather fun items for our raffle and auction. If you’d like to get involved—or know someone who would—reach out anytime.

Your engagement on social media also helps us amplify the mission of Just Like You Films, so be sure to follow, like, and share.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and is helping bring Power of Film 2026 to life. Big things are ahead! ✨

11/17/2025

Kansas City businesses, we need you! 🎬✨

Sponsor the Power of Film Gala and help us create films that build empathy across the world.
Sponsorships now open, email [email protected]

11/13/2025

What a morning at Shawnee Mission West 🎬💛

Thanks to your support, Just Like You Films was able to spend time with the incredible student filmmakers in Dr. Powell’s video production class — sharing how empathy and storytelling can change the way people see each other… and the world.

These students reminded us why we do what we do. Their curiosity, honesty, and compassion prove that the next generation of storytellers is ready to lead with heart.

Moments like this are powered by our community — by you. Your support helps us bring The Empathy Engine into schools, hospitals, and organizations across the country.

If you want to see more programs like this, please consider donating or attending The Power of Film Gala, February 28th, 2026. Every dollar, every seat, every share helps us spark more empathy through story.
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Together, we’re building a kinder, more compassionate world — one film, one student, one story at a time.

11/11/2025

🤝 Meet Will Blankenship! 🎥
We asked him a few fun questions, and here’s what we learned:
Fun fact: He comes from a huge family — 13 siblings!
Childhood dream job: NBA basketball player (turns out 6’0” isn’t quite NBA height 😉).
Go-to mood booster song: Anything Grateful Dead.
Favorite weekend activity: Watching OU football and hanging with family.
What inspires them about Just Like You Films? Their daughter has a nut allergy, and their family has been involved with JLYF since the early days. They’re passionate about educating kids to be kind and recognize that those with unique challenges are “just like them.”

Favorite JLYF moment: Co-chairing the 2025 Power of Film event with their spouse.

One hope for JLYF’s future: That our films reach millions and maybe even become a major motion picture in theaters — the sky is the limit!

Advice for kids watching our films: Be kind to others, walk in your neighbor’s shoes, and help wherever you can with no expectations.

Being part of the board has changed their perspective by showing the amazing people dedicating their time to make the world better through storytelling.

11/04/2025

💃 Step into the spotlight at the Power of Film Gala!
Join us February 28th at The Madrid Theatre for a Dirty Dancing–inspired evening benefiting Just Like You Films — where compassion takes center stage and nobody puts empathy in a corner.

✨ Become a sponsor and help us use the power of storytelling to open hearts, spark empathy, and create change.

🌟 Sponsorship Levels

🎥 Kellerman’s Resort Presenting Sponsor — $25,000

Presenting Sponsor recognition

Two VIP tables (20 guests) with premium seating

Logo on all collateral material

Name on donor wall at the JLYF office

Social media post & full-page ad in the event program

Signage at the event + logo on the website

💖 Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner Sponsor — $15,000

One VIP table (10 guests) with premium seating

Donor wall recognition

Social media post

Full-page ad in event program

Event signage + logo on website

🎬 Time of My Life Sponsor — $10,000

One table (10 guests)

Donor wall listing

Social media post

Half-page ad in event program

Event signage + logo on website

🏖️ Resort Guest Sponsor — $2,500

One table (10 guests)

Donor wall listing

Social media post

Quarter-page ad in event program

Event signage + logo on website

🍹 Sheldrake Sponsor — $1,000

One table (10 guests)

Donor wall listing

Social media post

Name recognition in event program

Event signage + name on website

💫 Hungry Eyes Sponsor — $5,000
Celebrate the evening with four reserved seats and recognition that helps bring empathy to screens everywhere.

🎟️ Join us for the time of your life — and the cause of a lifetime.
📧 Email [email protected]
to become a sponsor today.

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at Just Like You Films! 🎬🧡

May your day be filled with kindness, creativity, and a little bit of movie magic. ✨🎃

10/30/2025

Empathy is a skill you can practice.

We can't wait until December 10th, to prove it—together with Carla and .

Let's Spark Empathy!

10/28/2025

Big news! 🌟 Meet the incredible 2025–2026 Just Like You Films Board of Directors — the leaders at the heart of everything we do!(not all are pictured)

Will Blankenship • • • • • John Ellsperman • • • Tim Hakes • Bill Hans • • Lance Larson • • Olivia Onofrio •

This amazing team helps guide our mission to create films that open hearts, inspire empathy, and build a more understanding world. 💛

We’re so grateful for their leadership, vision, and passion for storytelling that truly makes a difference.

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Prairie Village, KS

Telephone

(816) 260-3187

Website

http://linktr.ee/jlyfilms

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