Synopsis:
A special Youth-For-Youth event including a pre-film presentation by the young writers/ directors and a talk-back segment with members from youth and mental health organisations.
These 3 unique short films - Containment (PG13), Dolls Fall (NC16) & Never Perfect (PG), were created under Hot Off The Press! (HOP) - a media literacy project. All written, directed, performed, designed and promoted by over 50 young people between the ages of 6 and 20 years, with co-direction, cinematography and editing by a team of youth professionals 21 to 35 years of age.
Be a part of the conversation! Inform, engage and reach out.
Themes explored in the short films:
Containment - Mental illness, Suicide
Dolls Fall - Xenophobia
Never Perfect - Body image, Cyberbullying
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