Martin Papazian
Santa Ynez, United States
Filmmaker / Firefighter / Father
As a firefighter/paramedic, I witness firsthand the rising tide of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among our youth. As a father, I feel a profound duty to shield my children from this encroachment on childhood. This responsibility fuels my conviction as a filmmaker, believing in the transformative power of art to educate and inspire parents, educators, and policymakers to safeguard our most precious assets—our children.