When It’s Your Kid
2024
United States
4 mins
NYC Premiere
Music Video Competition
| Daniel Henry Smith, Paco Silva | |
| Johnny Schaefer | |
| Johnny Schaefer (Singer) | |
| Discussion or Depiction of Suicide |
WHEN IT’S YOUR KID is the official music video for singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer’s song of the same name which unflinchingly presents topics of teen suicide due to homophobia and school shootings. The viewer/listener is asked to put themselves in the shoes of parents losing children in these scenarios.
About the Director
Daniel Henry graduated from HEC-Liege. He started working as a teacher while being involved with several theater companies. His debut as a director was in 1987. He joined Le Moderne Theatre, a famous local company in 1990, where he directed over 20 plays in the course of 15 years. He started experimenting as a filmmaker in 2000 and moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue his career.
Reviews
“When It’s Your Kid” Q&A with Singer-Songwriter Johnny Schaefer – RIngside Report World News, Karen Beischuizen
Teen Suicide Prevention – Big Blend Radio and Magazines, Lisa D. Smith
Interview with Johnny Schaefer – The Jaden Show, Jaden Cornelius
LGBTQ+ Indepth – Ringside Report Social Issues, Karen BeishuiZen
Q Reviews featuring Johnny Schaefer – Q Creative Network
When Churches Focis on What Jesus Actually Said – YouTube Feature, Paco Silva
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Awards
2024 Rome International Movie Awards (Italy) – Best LGBTQ Film
2024 Indie Fest Film Awards LGBTQ+ Films – Award of Recognition LGBTQ Short Film, Award of Recognition Music Video
2024 Our Pride Shorts Festival – Outstanding Music Video
