Chris Dudick is executive producer of Small Factory Productions in Fair Haven, NJ.\u00a0 He received his art degree from Monmouth University in 2003 and master\u2019s degree in teaching in 2010.<\/p>\n
The Emmy winning \u201cKids Kare\u201d socially conscious cartoons were created during Small Factory Production\u2019s Create-a-Cartoon program. This interactive, educational arts activity is open to children ages four to twelve at the Small Factory studio and off-site at schools, hospitals and community organizations.<\/p>\n
The \u201cKids Kare\u201d young storytellers and animators have inspired the spirit of volunteerism and responsibility through their exciting cartoons and songs, boasting authentic, imaginative stories. The message of the young producers is simple \u2013 let\u2019s join forces as the youngest generation to change the world by inspiring others to save lives, care for animals and lend a helping hand. They invite others to change the world with them, one cartoon at a time.<\/p>\n
One of the cartoons featured on the Emmy-Nominated Cartoon \u201cKids Kare\u201d series was created by children from Riverview Medical Center\u2019s Children\u2019s Art Therapy Program. The teen artists created the animated film short \u201cTyler\u2019s Reef\u201d to help other children deal with the loss of a loved one. All the children involved were able to pull from their own experiences to create a heartfelt story of loss and love. The project was funded by a grant from the Provident Bank through collaboration with Riverview Medical Center\u2019s Children\u2019s Art Therapy Program and Small Factory Productions. Other films featured are: \u201cReady, Set, Prepare Yourself\u201d and \u201cEmergency Experts\u201d created in collaboration with New York City\u2019s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Department of Education, and \u201cTails of Love\u201d and \u201cHabitat Heroes\u201d created in partnership with the Purr\u2019n Pooch Foundation for Animals and Robertsville Elementary School, Robertsville, NJ.<\/p>\n
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Media contact: Petra Ludwig at 732-263-5507<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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