I Am Me
Filmmakers remind their audience there is more to a person than the depression or anxiety they may experience. Many facets make up an individual we are not defined by one thing alone.
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Hidden Hurt
A letter to a best friend offering help, illustrates recognizing the signs of suicide and encourages reaching out.
Mi Vida
A young woman who is overwhelmed in her home life finds support and hope through the resources of SaMente.
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.
A Mile in thier Shoes
This filmmaker advises the audience to not judge others until you’ve “walked a mile in their shoes.”
Shoes to Fill
Using splitscreen editing, this film illustrates some possible signs of suicide in contrast to more healthy behavior.
Saving a Friend
Breaking through a “wall” in this young persons life, involved leaning on friends for support and a sense of community.
I Am Not Alone
A young woman battles the “monster” of her thoughts by reaching out for help.
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.”