This PSA highlights the dangers of Machismo, in many hispanic cultures it is common for younger men to feel like they need to more of a traditional man strong and independent. Which can lead for them not asking for help or pushing their mental struggles for the side. Throughout the story a younger brother notices his brothers struggle with mental health and decides to reach out while reassuring him about the false illusions portrayed by machismo.
This entry steps into the territory of being homosexual in a Latin American household. It follows the narration of this young man dealing with the expectations young men specially latinos are meant to follow. In Latin America it is huge to be “the man” and to make your family and blood line proud, but when you are gay, in the perspective of some of these men, those expectations crumble and really take a toll on one’s mental health.
My entry focuses on the metaphor of reaching out to others. It specifically showcases two boy’s talking about this through a fishing metaphor.
Our submission explores the quiet ways love is demonstrated in a Vietnamese household, especially when words are difficult to express. The fruit that is seen in our film is common in Vietnamese households after an argument, showing reconciliation and a form of love that is shown through actions rather than verbal affirmations. The film shifts between two perspectives: the life of the fruit and the life of an Asian child as she continues to grow up. The rotting of the fruit portrays her declining mental state, symbolizing the importance in parental relationships and the impact it has on their children. Through a simple yet powerful symbol of fruit, we show that healing can begin when love is expressed not only through action, but through honest conversation.
I believe there are many young men who deal with the struggle of keeping their feelings on the inside and not telling people how they really feel. It is an issue very specific to young men who don’t want to seem weak. I hope people see this film and are encouraged to tell people how they really feel and realize that they aren’t alone. Or I and individual isn’t struggling, they realize that not everyone is actually ok when they say so and reach out to their friends to make sure everyone is ok. It is upsetting but true that many young men are hurting on the inside but refusing to talk about it so we wanted to share out the truth of this issue.
My film talks about the mental challenges that accompanies having immigrant families. Including the pressure to be better.
My PSA takes in the fear and anxiety of recent events that don’t only effect hundreds of students in school but surroundings diverse communities. This PSA embodies the day in the life of a student that is personally going through these struggles trying to be strong for their family but scared so deeply inside. This PSA is also pulling from my own experience as a child of immigrants.
I created Nuestra Voz Es Fuerza, a film that explores metal awareness within Hispanic culture, especially Mexican identity, showing how our culture taught us to be strong, but strong doesn’t mean staying silent.
Our film “Walk in the Park” explores the mental health struggles of feeling lost, alone, and unnoticed. The short film follows the daily life of a boy in the Philippines as his diminishing mental state affects his overall character and thoughts. Towards the end, the Filipino aspect of family-respect is highlighted as a source of speaking up to emphasize the importance of escaping a void of darkness and improving mental health.
Our video was created to bring light to the under-acknowledged effects that traumatic injury can have on one’s mental health. Athletes may experience injuries that keep them out of sports for years; meanwhile, their main focus is to get back into the game as soon as possible. Sometimes, the effects of injuries on mental health can be ignored, leaving athletes with a mental weight of fear, anxiety, or hesitation. Our goal in creating this video is to raise the needed awareness of the silent battles athletes fight long after the physical pain fades. We hope this story opens hearts, starts conversations, and reminds injured athletes that their struggles are real, valid, and worthy of support.