Film

Stay on the Line

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My animated short film focuses on what a friend can do as a youth to help their friend considering suicide. This includes asking the friend directly if they are considering suicide, using the resources available to them at their school like the Wellness Center to get an adult involved and also providing their friend resources like the crisis number 988. As the creator of the film, I wanted the art style and music to really convey emotion and leave the viewers educated on what they can do to help prevent the suicide of someone they care about.

Melodic

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“Melodic” is a 60-second film that captures the power of music as an anchor during tough times. It uses evocative visuals and sound to show how music can ground us amid adversity.

Take a Breath

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It is about how if you ever felt down or feel like you life is hopelessly spiraling out of your hands, it’s play to take a breath and do the things that you like to make yourself feel better.

Capture The Moment

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My anchor is digital media, specifically film and documenting. All of my life, I’ve always felt that every misfortune I’ve had to bear would forever be out of my control and that I had to live with that misery by itself, but my anchor and the new things I’ve discovered give me something to smile about and brings me comfort and a smile in hard times.

“I love your hair.”

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I’ve always struggled with feeling comfortable in my identity because of the way my hair looks compared to those around me. It’s caused me a lot anxiety and stress. Over time though, I have learned that my hair is a part of me. My film shows the ways I have come to be more comfortable in my skin. Seeing my mom with her own unique hair and talking with others who share the same feelings has allowed to me to realize I’m not alone.

Taste Buds

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I come from a very diverse part of California where many cultures like Hmong, Punjabi, and Mexican are typical to see. I’m a Thai American myself, and I love the luxury of experiencing my friends’ traditions. One excellent way to do that is through food.

A Space to Be…

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Our school is a very diverse and accepting environment, and we couldn’t think of a better place to ‘be you’ than at our school.

Soluna App

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My entry is a 60-second video ad for the new Soluna application, encouraging young people to use all its features to develop mental health awareness and resilience.

Illuminate your path to innovation

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Our submission shows a young kid who is struggling with heartbreak and loneliness but is able to overcome that loneliness by using the Soluna app.

Social justice

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My entry discusses hate crimes and how we can prevent them. Not many people are educated about hate crimes, so my film discusses how we can stop them and end them as soon as possible. My film provides pictures of protests against hate crimes.