The filmmaker shared, “Our film was specifically about being part of the LGBTQ+ community and the struggles within it. We want people to know that although not everyone will accept you, there are other people who will; you are not a problem.”
A youth learns to celebrate her resiliece, beauty and self in the face of sexual abuse and shares her transformation through her artwork in hopes of inspiring and comforting others with similiar experiences.
The filmmaker shared, “My entry is about the pressure that South Asian kids have on their shoulders and how it can affect them.”
The filmmaker shared, “This film is about my own personal journey with mental health, and how I was misdiagnosed with stomach virus when in reality it was anxiety. I made this film to educate parents and students that sometimes something that might seem as a common illness might be a mental illness.”
A film about how to work through generational trauma in Hispanic households by starting conversations about mental health and validating the emotions of loved ones.
Shares the message that avoiding talking about mental health will not make the challenges go away, and that it’s okay to ask for help.
Reminds viewers the importance of checking in on friends, and that there are many trusted adults who can help those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
The filmmakers shared, “Our entry is about the struggles that the language barrier has created for students in the school environment..”
A film about how mental health challenges can permeate all aspects of life, but that help and hope is always there.
Though some may hide their emotions better than others, this film serves as a reminder that it’s important to check in on friends.