Meet Cortez, a young lion cub who is jealous of his brother and lives in a story created with youth from Beech Acres.  In the tale, Cortez learns the life lessons of jealousy, anger, fear, the willingness to change and the rewards of growth from a mosquito, busy bee, caterpillar and beautiful butterfly and four teaching trees.  This animated and live action video was produced during one school year in 2 3 hour after school session each week.  The children made all of the costumes and props and later transformed these into artwork which was sold at silent auction during the premier and sale of their movie.  Just like "real" artists, the young artists received a percentage of their sales.

Cortez and his brother Lee argue

Lee is older,stronger and more popular than Cortez

Cortez demonstrates a wide range of facial emotions from angry to sad and eventually very happy and proud

To get a copy of Cortez and the Cocoon for your organization or family please e-mail for purchase information.  The Movie is 30 minutes long and comes with a full color illustrated children's book for $25.00

Meet Cortez, a young lion cub who is jealous of his brother.  In this 30 minute video with illustrated color booklet, Cortez learns the life lessons of jealousy, anger, fear, the willingness to change, and the rewards of growth, from a mosquito, busy bee, caterpillar, beautiful butterfly and four teaching trees. 

This animated and live action video was produced during one school year in 2, 3-hour after school sessions each week.  Each youth made his/her mask and all helped produce the props which were transformed into artwork sold at silent auction during the premier and sale of their movie.  Just like "real" artists, the young artists received a percentage of their sales.

Cortez and his brother Lee argue

Lee is older,stronger and more popular than Cortez

Cortez demonstrates a wide range of facial emotions from angry to sad and eventually very happy and proud

Contact Pic Michel to order a copy of the video and book or create a video workshop for your organization