The Music in Me
“Don’t ever forget that what you love is part of who you are.” The onset of the pandemic causes a young person to lose enthusiasm for what she loves the most, but her sister helps her find the music.
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A Mile in thier Shoes
This filmmaker advises the audience to not judge others until you’ve “walked a mile in their shoes.”
I Am Not Alone
A young woman battles the “monster” of her thoughts by reaching out for help.
Saving a Friend
Breaking through a “wall” in this young persons life, involved leaning on friends for support and a sense of community.
Shoes to Fill
Using splitscreen editing, this film illustrates some possible signs of suicide in contrast to more healthy behavior.
What Gives You Hope
“Our submission is a TikTok that shows an array of people speaking about what gives them hope in their everyday lives.”
The Way it Was
“When tasked with recalling their childhoods, two teegers struggle to see the value in the future. With working together, overcoming adversity, and starting meaningful conversations, they find what ‘hope’ is to them.”
Keep Swimming
“This film is meant to capture an experience and feeling shared by many when transitioning back to a normal schedule. Change is uncomfortable, even if it’s for the better.”
A New Hope
This film that shares the experiences of students returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reach Out
‘“Reach Out” is about a student who is struggling with her mental health and is scared to ask for help but eventually finds that the school has a support system through the counselors. It shows that when you’re in need of help, there is always hope that someone can help you out,” the filmmakers shared.