Filmmaker Alexandra Blaney hopes to help the world’s children through film, and some big organizations have recently taken notice.

Blaney, a former Sedona resident, was recently spotlighted by the Prizm Project, which named her its Woman of the Week earlier this month.

The Prizm Project is a global network that educates, equips and empowers young professional women to become leaders in their field and a voice for human rights by highlighting their achievements.

The organization chose Blaney because of her work with Shine Global, a small, nonprofit production company headquartered in New York City, were Blaney moved after Sedona.

“They know a lot about filmmaking, and I’ve learned everything I know while working here,” Blaney said. “It’s been a great experience for me.”

For the full story, see the Friday, Aug. 24, edition of the Sedona Red Rock News.