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Out of The Darkness

A film about friend pulling another friend out of darkness and to get help.

That’s What Friends Are For

A supportive friend reaches out to a girl who shows the warning signs of suicide, and goes to a school counselor with her.

Sensory Overload

A film depicting how sensory issues can impact day to day life and how to be a supportive friend to someone who is struggling.

Share the Weight

A film that shows the isolation and stress youth can feel as a result of family turmoil, and encourages reaching out to a friend and calling or texting a crisis hotline.

Speak Up.

A girl who is having suicidal thoughts tells her best friend, who decides to go to a trusted adult which ends up saving her friend’s life.

Starting Line

A film about running as a metaphor for mental health, showing that having friends’ support helps in the mental health journey.

Piece by Piece

A girl’s bracelet, which represents her mental health, breaks apart, but a friend steps in to support her.

Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

An animation about stigma around mental illness, how to reach out for support, and living in unision with mental health issues.

Lost in Thought

“Lost in Thought” is a short film that follows the story of a girl who uses earbuds to block out the noise of her parent’s constant fighting. Our short film highlights the importance of communication and connection in a technology-forward age.”

Heavy Weight

A friend reaches out and asks a youth directly if he is thinking about suicide and then helps him move the weight he carries, which represents suicidal thoughts.