It’s Ok to Change Your Mind
LOGLINE
This documentary film explores the mental health challenges faced by teenagers and the differences between issues faced by the previous generation versus teenagers today. Some of the topics we address include trauma, gender stereotypes, peer pressure / social media, and how COVID affected us.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEW
What do you want the audience to take away from the film?
Young people today have a healthier approach to mental health than the previous generation, but their mental health needs still require attention from adults.
Why are opportunities like Film Prize Junior important to students like you?
They let us tell our story.
Which scene did you have an absolute blast filming and why?
The focus groups.
What obstacles challenged you and your crew the most when completing this film? What did you learn from making this short film?
We learned about interviewing and editing.
What advice would you give to future participants in Film Prize Junior?
Take it step by step and follow your plan.
Writer
Yazmen M, Damond M
Producer
Haija B
Cinematographer
Darnell H
Interviewer
Chelsea G
Date
April 13, 2024
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