NELLYS STORY
short film on kid influencer
When an influencer tries to stage her daughter for a birthday video, the girl rebels, locks her mother out, and starts posting disturbing Instagram stories from her own account—sparking a dramatic battle for control and freedom.
600.000 +
VIEWERS WORLDWIDE
40 +
FILMFESTIVALS
6
FILM AWARDS
From Premiere to Worldwide Success
“Nelly's Story” premiered in the competition section of the 44th Max Ophüls Film Festival, the most important festival for young filmmakers in the German-speaking world. Since then, the film has been showcased at over 40 festivals worldwide, including in Portugal, Spain, France, the USA, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, and Canada. The streaming service JOYN added the film to its platform before it went viral on YouTube. Hundreds of thousands of viewers from over 50 countries watched the film online, generating a strong media response: newspaper articles, reaction videos, and collaborations with the German Institute for Human Rights ignited an intense public debate about child labor and youth protection in the digital age.
Cooperation Partner:
Terre des Hommes
Terre des Hommes uses the film to address the issue of child labor in the digital space. The aim is to raise awareness of the need to protect children in the online world and to close legal loopholes. As a leading international organization, Terre des Hommes is dedicated to defending children's rights and promoting sustainable development for the most vulnerable.
German Film and Media Rating (Deutsche Film- und Medienbewertung)
The Deutsche Film- und Medienbewertung awarded Nelly's Story the prestigious rating of "Besonders wertvoll" (especially valuable) and supports the film’s distribution. The film sheds light on the risks and challenges faced by child influencers and addresses the critical issue of youth protection. As one of the most respected film evaluation bodies in Germany, the Deutsche Film- und Medienbewertung plays a vital role in recognizing films that are culturally significant and socially relevant, ensuring they reach a wider audience.
German Institute for Human Rights (Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte)
Nelly's Story is used by the German Institute for Human Rights to highlight the lack of youth protection for child influencers. The film is incorporated into research projects aimed at redefining child labor and raising awareness about the risks faced by young online stars. As Germany's leading institution for the protection and promotion of human rights, the German Institute for Human Rights plays a crucial role in driving forward research, advocacy, and legal reforms, especially in areas concerning children's rights and digital safety.
Jonas Steinacker has insightfully analyzed a troubling trend in today’s media culture, and with both his screenplay and direction, he has managed to distill this complexity with striking clarity into an exceptionally well-crafted short film.
Deutsche Film- und Medienbewertung. FBW
ARD-Interview
As part of the Max Ophüls Prize, Lilith Häßle and Jonas Steinacker give an interview with ARD about Nelly's Story.
Goldener SPITZ
Nelly's Story wins the Goldener Spitz, an award that honors the film for its outstanding artistic achievement and social relevance.
Reaction-Video
YouTuber Alicia Joe reacts to Nelly's Story and focuses particularly on the effects of digital influence and public pressure on children.
copyright Jonas Steinacker
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