Hope is in Your Reach

Justin Gemena, Nathan Fabrie, Marcus Lee, Jeniffer Luu, Turner Rosburg, and Mary Nguyen

12th Grade

Mira Mesa High/Digital Communication CTE Courses

San Diego County

Hope is in Your Reach is about our main character, Jeniffer as she struggles with thoughts of suicide. A majority of the PSA expresses the loneliness and struggles of Jeniffer through her internal and chaotic monologue. As she expresses these emotions and monologue, she’s sent in a deep spiral of isolation, distancing her from others. But at the end, she’s taken away and brought upon different forms of activities by a concerned friend to help her feel better. Those being: Connection, choice, and collaboration. The essence of isolation, loneliness, and hope is showcased through effects, acting, kinetic typography, and music. When someone watches our PSA, we want them to feel that they don’t have to fight their battles alone. Reaching out or being reached out to is a great first step with confronting the thoughts and feelings of yourself or of a friend. For people who may be struggling right now, we hope this film drives them to want to reach out for help. And that it’s ok to reach out for help. Along with those who may be concerned about a friend who may be struggling. To them, we want them to want to reach out. And what they can do to help out their friend.