I am Eleven

60 Comments to Comments

1. by Dom

   On November 2, 2009 at 3:17 pm

   Wow! Very excited for this doco!

2. by Josh

   On November 3, 2009 at 12:36 am

   Looks fantastic!

3. by Kat Black

   On November 3, 2009 at 3:14 pm

   Wonderful work Gen, can’t wait to see the whole doco!

4. by Josia

   On November 8, 2009 at 9:44 am

   Just when I thought this site couldn’t get any better, you went and revamped it. The Children’s profiles are a PERFECT addition to this site!

5. by Reb

   On November 10, 2009 at 5:12 am

   Looks great, looking forward to seeing the rest of the content

6. by Aline

   On November 16, 2009 at 7:42 pm

   Congratulations, a wonderful site, inspire me!

   Aline
   (Brazil)

7. by Emma

   On November 18, 2009 at 2:18 pm

   These kids are amazing! Excited to see the end result!

8. by Matt

   On December 1, 2009 at 8:41 am

   It’s powerful to see images of children talking about war in a way that seems more mature than most adults.

9. by Kerri

   On January 18, 2010 at 5:13 am

   What a great idea for a project! Its so interesting to hear the mature yet often overlooked voices of these children. Look forward to seeing more!

10. by carlie burt

    On February 24, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Hi Genevieve, i went to primary school with you, a year above you i think… i now have an 11 year old and i just love the way she thinks. I think what you have done here is just amazing… i cant wait to see the final production…. Good work!

11. by gen

    On March 12, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Hi Carlie! Wow I don’t think I have seen you since I was 11! Thanks for getting in contact. I am glad you like the project and that you are lucky enough to have your own 11-year-old. Say hi to her from me! They are awesome hey! Keep an eye on the site for new updates soon.

12. by gen

    On April 23, 2010 at 2:22 am

    Hello ! Check out the new children’s profile pages!

13. by Jess

    On July 16, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Hey, i was at a bayside doco showing today where you got interviewed about “i am eleven”
    just wanted to say that even the teaser was amazing to watch, i was already interested in cultures but you just inspired me even more. Thankyou

14. by gen

    On July 19, 2010 at 8:40 am

    Thanks Jess! Great to hear you have been inspired. Visit us again soon, lots of new videos and news going up regularly. And have a look at the videos and profiles on the Meet The Children pages if you haven’t already.

15. by Grace

    On September 18, 2010 at 11:57 am

    Jamira has the same birthday as me! [I think]
    She’s so cool! Way cooler than I was when I was eleven. XD

16. by riccardo sai

    On September 19, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    so sweet
    cant wait to see the film
    riccardo

17. by Eko

    On February 15, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Please send me any information on what date this film will be release.
    I’m very exciting abut this project, because I’m working with youth or teenagers as participant.

    Thank you…

18. by Robyn

    On July 6, 2011 at 2:25 am

    What a beautiful concept! I’m really looking forward to watching this documentary.

19. by Nancy Sposato

    On July 8, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Looks incredible Gen. What a journey you must have had. Congratulations! What beauty and honesty in the eyes of those little ones. With love Nancy

20. by jayda

    On July 9, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    WOW! Very inspiring and just a wonderful job…Eleven year olds rock!!!

21. by Nic Graham

    On July 13, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    I have a wonderful son aged 11 and a beautiful daughter aged 10- completely different. i cant wait to take them to see this wonderful film…….something about being a parent, seeing children like this on screen and i get a bit misty eyed whilst grinning froim ear to ear..well done- a most beautiful achievement.

22. by Paula

    On July 14, 2011 at 1:32 am

    Looks wonderful, i can’t wait to see it. Beautifully filmed, shows a lot of respect to your young interviewees!
    All the best with your premiere x

23. by Katie

    On July 14, 2011 at 5:24 am

    AMAZING – Does anyone know where I might be able to buy this after its release?

24. by Jane Duckworth

    On July 14, 2011 at 7:21 am

    I am intending to take my 11yo, nearly 12yo, daughter to see this documentary. I think it may give her more insight into children living in less developed countries where they don’t have the same opportunities as she does. A bit of empathy and compassion can go a long way. Many Australian children seem to have a strong ’sense of entitlement’, to use a cliche. ‘I should get an iphone or itouch for my 12th birthday. Most of my friends have one’. Really?

25. by Nel

    On July 17, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    This film’s so popular that its already sold out @ MIFF 2011… what to can an aspiring audience member do?

26. by gen

    On July 18, 2011 at 6:38 am

    Thanks so much! We are glad to hear from you and glad to hear you have a great 11 and nearly 11 year old in your life right now!

27. by gen

    On July 18, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Thanks Paula! Looking forward to sharing it with audiences very soon!

28. by gen

    On July 18, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Hi Katie, subscribe to the site via the white box to the right and we will keep you posted! Thanks!

29. by gen

    On July 18, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Hi there! Yes tickets are sold out! That was quick! Please subscribe to the site, and FB and Twitter if you are on there, and we can keep you posted! : )

30. by Elissa

    On July 24, 2011 at 6:13 am

    Congratulations to Genevieve and everyone involved. I was lucky enough to be in the audience for the Melbourne/ World premiere at ACMI yesterday as part of the MIFF.

    It is familiar to me to hear the voices of children and the wisdom and openness they have when they trust in someone enough to share their stories, feelings and dreams. It was so beautiful to see this on the big screen, raw, crossing boundaries. I really enjoyed the composition – music and images together brought tears to my eyes countless times throughout the film.

    I wish the film lucky as it is released across the globe!

31. by Jenny Mitchell

    On July 24, 2011 at 6:55 am

    I saw the film last night at MIFF and loved it. I’m an “older” woman, but feel thrilled that the children of the world are so smart, thoughtful, compassionate and witty and can tell us oldies a thing or two. Maybe there’s hope for the earth! Congratulations on the film and all those wonderful stars.

32. by Sam Harding

    On July 24, 2011 at 7:04 am

    Thank you for sharing such a beautiful, honest, emotive portrait of being eleven. The children taught me that there are some experiences in life that are intrinsic to just being eleven. It helped me recapture my world at that point in life and that, at 9, my daughter still has a few precious years left to see the world as she does now.
    A wonderful text for students to experience, both moving into this time in their lives and throughout their teens.
    Thanks Gen.

33. by Elise

    On July 24, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Magical! If only the world was run by eleven year olds.

34. by Mike

    On July 25, 2011 at 5:05 am

    I was lucky to be there for the premiere on Saturday. What a great film! I loved it! It made me cry, laugh, recollect my own experiences and ponder many of the world’s big questions. I agree wholeheartedly with Elise’s comment above; if only the world were run by eleven year-olds.

35. by Kay Hart

    On July 25, 2011 at 7:45 am

    I was thrilled to be in the audience for the premiere of your film on Saturday at ACMI during the Melbourne International Film Festival. I loved it. Congratulations on your determination and initiative.

36. by Danielle

    On July 25, 2011 at 11:44 am

    What a wonderful film exploring the world and interviewing the best children ever. It was so easy to watch and I think in fact re-enforced the reasons why my mother and I became teachers. Also, your love of travel and children also came across very fondly. Well done! The music was also fantastic!

37. by Matthew

    On August 1, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    As my daughter is 11 almost 12 and my son is 10 almost 11, when I saw this at the end of the Jim Middleton progam on the ABC tonight I just had to see more. As a parent with these two wonderful children, life is so ready to live and the innocence is refreshing. It makes me want to be eleven again when my world was so uncomplicated and dreams were adventurous……..Congratulations and well done!

38. by Julie

    On August 3, 2011 at 2:21 am

    I want to be friends with all the kids, I loved the movie.

39. by MIFF Fan

    On August 7, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Billy you rock!

40. by Jacinta Covington

    On August 7, 2011 at 4:41 am

    I usually like to stay in bed late on a Sunday morning. But my partner talked me into going to the extra screening of your film at the Melbourne International Film Festival this morning. I’m so glad he did. Your beautiful film and those kind, observant, intelligent children gave me a warm glow and extra enthusiasm for life.

    It was fantastic to see the cinema packed out.

    Congratulations to the filmmakers, Genevieve’s mum and uncle, to all the young people who participated in the film, and to their families and carers. You have shared something truly wonderful with the world.

41. by Jarrod

    On August 7, 2011 at 4:50 am

    Saw the film today and thought it was amazing. I especially liked the music that matched the mood of the film perfectly – where can we get the songs that we’re used in the film?

    Thanks.

42. by Darren

    On August 7, 2011 at 4:53 am

    Hey Genevieve, was very moved and inspired by the doco at MIFF this morning. A great way to end the week and the film festival for me. You and the children featured should feel very proud. I hope this project continues to gain momentum for you and spreads it’s wings. Take care and see you at DOCO 3000.

43. by Tony

    On August 7, 2011 at 6:23 am

    Great film Gen! Billy you’re a star… don’t ever let people bring you down. Great to hear that you’re still with Ellen.

44. by jesssw

    On August 7, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Such a wonderful, inspiring and amazing film. The children were all so beautiful. Next time I travel I will be looking through different eyes at the amazing world we live in. Thank you, Genevieve and especially to each citizen of the world in this film.

45. by Sarah

    On August 7, 2011 at 11:46 am

    So glad I caught the screening this morning at MIFF, Gen your enthusiasm and passion for the kids was inspirational, and it shows through in this wonderful film. Congratulations to all of the kids too – eleven year olds rock! (and especially you Billy

46. by Kelly

    On August 8, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Hi Genevieve, I loved every minute of your film yesterday morning, such a brilliant concept, so inspiring, and the kids were so honest, innocent and wise. Is ‘I am Eleven’ available for purchase? I’d love to select it for discussion in my film club this month!

47. by Melanie

    On August 13, 2011 at 5:01 am

    HI Genevieve
    I just wanted to congratulate you on the success of your documentary i am eleven. I thoroughly enjoyed the open, honest and refreshing nature of your film.
    I have been looking out for your endeavours ever since I saw your short film about a girl that lost her father years ago. It was so beautiful and heartwarming.
    Thanks again for the joyous viewing at MIFF this month – well done on the sell out sessions! It was great to meet some of the children and see how you validated all 11 year olds in the audience by asking them to come out to the front! What a lovely gesture.
    Good luck
    Mel

48. by mary keily

    On August 15, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Billy, I am your greatest fan. I think Genevieve should do a WHOLE movie about you.
    Mary

49. by gen

    On August 16, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Billy is really happy everyone has enjoyed meeting him through the documentary!

50. by gen

    On August 16, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Thanks Melanie! I am glad you enjoyed I AM ELEVEN and my work in the past. It was really fun to see so many 11-year-olds in the audience I was thrilled to get them up on stage! Thanks for your feedback!!

51. by gen

    On August 16, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Hi there Kelly, thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed I AM ELEVEN! When the DVD is released we will post info on here. You can also subscribe to our e-news by putting your email address in the white subscriber box to the right of screen. You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook too. Thanks!

52. by gen

    On August 16, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Great to hear Jess!

53. by gen

    On August 16, 2011 at 11:46 am

    They do rock don’t they! Thanks for your message Sarah!

54. by gen

    On August 16, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Thanks Jarrod. The wonderful Nick Huggins created the original soundtrack for I AM ELEVEN. When the soundtrack is available we will post info on here. Please subscribe via the newsletter box (right of screen). In the meantime here are some links to Nick’s music and his label Two Bright Lakes. They have a great range of awesome artists on there! Check them out – http://twobrightlakes.com/nickhuggins2.html

55. by gen

    On August 16, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Thanks Jacinta! We enjoyed seeing the cinema packed out too. Thanks for being part of it! We are so happy to hear you felt a warm glow and extra enthusiasm for life. Please spread this feeling !

56. by Jacqui

    On August 18, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    I cried, I laughed, I walked away having a whole new respect for 11 year olds! What gorgeous people! They all taught me something and have inspired me to make yoga classes available for kids at my yoga studio.x

57. by Rebecca

    On August 19, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Hello, and thanks for making such a wonderful film. What exceptional children, i am always humbled by the wisdom of children, and saddened that we as adults don’t listen to them as much as we should. What a fabulous point you made Genevieve highlighting that “children don’t forget” and it is our responsibility as adults to make sure that children remember with love not sadness.

58. by Louise

    On August 22, 2011 at 4:01 am

    I loved hearing from the 11-year-olds in this film. each with so much wisdom and passion for the adventure ahead of them. Thanks for putting this documentary together. It was wonderful to watch.

59. by claude

    On September 9, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I’ve seen a preview screener. It’s an extraordinary doco. Congratulations. Everyone should see this.

60. by Goulay-Benita

    On January 17, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    I like the idea of focus on this age, the in between two worlds, the one of the adults and the one of the children. Very precious as all the dreams are still possible. It remind me the mark Twain quote “They did not know it was impossible, so they did it”!
    I hope this documentary will be available on French TV and who knows, we may see our daughter Eleonore who is in Torquay, Australia and who you may interview in the next days!!!
    Congratulation!
    Anne-Cécile