“Life for a Child,” a film by Academy Award Nominee Edward Lachman, tells the stories of three children and their families who endure great personal hardship crossing the mountainous terrain of their native Nepal to receive medical assistance for diabetes.

The film delivers a powerful inspirational message that speaks to the determination of both the diabetics and their families to find meidcal assistance and Eli Lilly's commitment to bring them the help they need.

Cinequest is the first major annual independent film festival held after the Academy Awards. Held in San Jose, California, Cinequest has grown to be one of the largest and most influential film festivals featuring new film makers.