Screening Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 1:30 PM
Runtime: 4 minutes 7 seconds
Location: Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center
50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Film Description

Make it Myself encourages kids to think creatively about what they can make on their own instead of always buying something new. Filled with energy, music, and imaginative ideas, the film promotes hands-on learning, sustainability, and creativity. The short video features the upbeat title track from the third album by the social justice family music band Ants on a Log, whose songs inspire young audiences to approach challenges with curiosity, joy, and a sense of social responsibility.

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Director:

Mélissa Smith is a multimedia theater maker, teaching artist, and author based in Brooklyn, New York. She creates educational and creative projects for young audiences and families, blending storytelling, science, and the arts. Smith is the co-founder of STEMmersive and the creator and host of the online series Mondays with Mé, where she encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning through interactive content.

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Learn more about the band:
https://www.antsonalogmusic.com/