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the hard truth

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I wrote the song ‘the hard truth’ during a period of my life when I felt as if I had lost everything and that led me to consider what exactly was wrong with me because I felt as if I couldn’t hold on to anything. As I began to reflect on my life and experiences, I realized that I do have flaws and I am insecure but that does not make me any less worthy of chasing my dreams and holding on to the possibility of being able to live the life I want to ten years down the line. For me, my ideal life is to spend it making music and touring, being one of the biggest artists of my time. Being a part of the music industry can be defeating because of how little hope there might seem. Nonetheless, I wrote this song to prove to myself that I have what it takes to turn my dreams into a reality while also accepting that I am flawed but still working towards being better so I can do better.

We Will Pull Through

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This song is about finding strength and community within those around you, reaching out to your support system and relying on others through tough times. It’s also a bit of a call to action, talking about how change starts in your life with yourself and you have a bigger impact on your community than you may think.

The Mask

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This film’s goal is to show the perspective of someone with a friend in need to show how sometimes people put masks up to stop the pain and guilt of struggling with suicide or self-harm. It’s to show that even if your friend looks okay it doesn’t mean they actually are.

Guide to Mastering Your Mental Health

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I made a fun video that gives some ideas of how to deal with mental health. I really hope that my video spreads throughout schools and/or the county so that people (especially kids) who are extremely struggling with their mental health can get some ideas.

The Talk

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Our entry is about a teenage boy who is mentally not doing well, but refuses to tell anyone about it because he thinks that if he does, he’ll be seen as weak. In the film, he sees that his grades are terrible and drops his head on the desk. Then his friend walks in and they talk about his struggles. He then gets the confidence to talk to his mom about it.

Mestizo

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Our submission is a one minute short following the struggles of a half hispanic teenager who struggles to connect to his hispanic family, this disconnect similarly brings him to feel isolated with his friends and interests. However he comes to the conclusion that being between all of these titles: a hispanic, a friend, and a teenager; these factors make him rather than divide him. Everything and everyone in his life contributes to his identity, and to come to this conclusion our protagonist learned to speak up about his mental health problems. Mental health can make someone feel alone or alienated, all it takes is for you to notice all your friends and family who are there for you to lean on.

A Quiet Life

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I did a voice over for my project, and I was running low on time to complete the video. Since I didn’t have time for another rewrite I decided to use my own voice and critical thinking to do the work. I did pretty well for remaking the process where I was speaking like an autistic person because I already had experience with autism

Choose Passion not Poison

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Our submission follows themes of substance abuse, working against addiction, and nonconformity. It follows the story of Lucia, a girl who is passionate about sports, and her friend Addisyn, who easily falls to peer pressure.

The Weight of Massive Anxiety

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Our story is about how anxiety piles up on you and why you should speak up about your situation and remove the weight off your shoulders and mind. It is important to get the weight off because it can show how much of a different person you are.

Full Court Static

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My short film tells the story of Jordan, a gifted basketball player quietly battling performance anxiety. The visual language reflects his isolation and inner tension, we avoid eye contact with him until the final moments, his hood stays up as a barrier, and he practices alone at night on an empty outdoor court. Subtle details, shaky hands, a distant, zoned-out expression, repeated missed shots, and the exhaustion of chasing the ball, capture the weight of unseen pressure. After a moment of frustration, Jordan chooses to turn back, reclaiming his focus and confidence. Only then do we finally meet his eyes, symbolizing resilience, self-belief, and the importance of empathy, reminding viewers to “walk in someone else’s shoes,” because struggles with mental health are often invisible.