Riverside County Films

This film spreads awareness of available resources and encourages those who may be struggling to give crisis lines a chance.

This film addresses the negative impact that academic and social pressures can have on youth mental health, all the while emphasizing the importance of friendship and reaching out for help.

In "Phone a Friend," a youth struggling with suicidal thoughts reaches out to a friend who provides support.

This film addresses the isolating effects of living through the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of connecting with others to maintain good mental health.

In "Help Wanted," a girl who has been facing mental health challenges finally realizes that she isn't alone and gets help.

In "Breaking the Silence," a group of youth notice that one of their friends is acting differently and becoming distant, but only one of them is brave enough to ask about suicide directly, which helps him get support.

This film visualize's a young man's mental health struggle through a game of tug-o-war, ultimately showing that mental health challenges don't have to be faced alone.

"The Countdown" provides a powerful example of how to support a friend in crisis.

"Notice the Small Signs" seeks to educate viewers on suicide prevention while emphasizing the importance of knowing what to look for if you suspect a friend might be struggling.

This personal film seeks to share the perspective of a teenager enduring a difficult period in her life and experiencing mental health challenges.

"Voices" dives into the mind of a high school student considering suicide. In doing so, the film spreads awareness of suicide warning signs, encourages youth to suppour each other, and emphasizes the power of seeking help.

The filmmakers behind "Speaking Up" wanted to tell a relatable story about the power of reaching out, thereby encouraging others to be open if they are ever concerned about a friend.

A film about the personal experience of a transgender youth navigating an often hostile and unhelpful society, and the impact this has on thier mental health.

A film about how a youth in the latinx community may feel shameful when experiencing signs of struggling with mental health or a mental illness.

A youth discusses the lack of access to mental health help and education in her community.

Film about a deaf student, who relied on lip reading, navigating the pandemic while everybody is masked.

A boy exhibits changes in his behavior and gets diagnosed with depression. His friends notice these changes and reach out to support him.

This film portrays two girls who reach out to people they trust and get the resources and help that they need.

This film encourages youth to open up to others about their mental health and to reach out for help.

A boy with depression learns he’s not the only one struggling, so he shares his story to make others feel less alone.

In the story we have 7 Colors and each colors has a different emotion. Red is the main person of the film red's emotion is Willpower! Each dancer has a color and a different emotion.

Chandler realizes the difficulties he is facing through his life. His anxiety begins to overwhelm him when things in his life begin to pile on his plate. He find that he needs to talk to someone he trust about his situation and lets his mother know.

This wasn't my original film plan, but I had to improvise. I had no idea if it would even come together until i started editing it: everything fell into place. I am super satisfied with the product and hope it will affect many. The song in this film is one I wrote last year on my...

A girl is “frozen” by her mental health challenges, but her friend directly asks her what she needs to better understand how to help.

"Three of Me" explores the rich family history and mental health experiences of the student filmmakers behind it. The film is a reminder that youth, no matter their age, can make a difference within their homes and cultures when it comes to mental health.

The youth behind "Cleanse Your Mind" wanted to put a different spin on the topic of mental health in Latino communities by focusing on both relatable personal experiences and their positive aspects.

This short film follows a young girl who has recently lost her grandfather. She finds herself struggling with the loss and feels like she doesn't have anyone to turn to. The main message of the film is that if you see someone struggling, you should not hesitate to help them.

The filmmakers shared, "Our group decided to interview our fellow peers from school to hear their individual perspective on the topic of Mental Health in their culture."

Differences and commonalities are highlighted between a group of students, who share a message of unity and understanding.

The filmmakers shared, "Our team at TVHS decided to create 'We're Still Human' to spread awareness of the effects social isolation and alienation can have on a deaf or hard-of-hearing person."

The filmmaker shared, "My entry is about the pressure that South Asian kids have on their shoulders and how it can affect them."

Through a poignant poem, a young black girl fights against systemic racism, ultimately celebrating herself and her possibilites.

The filmmaker shared, "This film is about my own personal journey with mental health, and how I was misdiagnosed with stomach virus when in reality it was anxiety. I made this film to educate parents and students that sometimes something that might seem as a common illness might be a mental illness."

The filmmaker shared, "Our film was specifically about being part of the LGBTQ+ community and the struggles within it. We want people to know that although not everyone will accept you, there are other people who will; you are not a problem."

The filmmakers shared, "Our entry is about the struggles that the language barrier has created for students in the school environment.."

A film about how to work through generational trauma in Hispanic households by starting conversations about mental health and validating the emotions of loved ones.

A pair of girls discuss the pressure they carry to succeed but also rely on their family and resources.

A young girl shares how the pressure of being a first-generation American affects her wellbeing and not being able to share her feelings with her family.

In the Latino community, having a lot on your plate and being constantly busy may seem like a positive thing; but many don't consider the negative effects it has on someone. It leads to mental health issues such as high-stress levels and anxiety that causes life to feel as though it is moving too fast and...

A film about the how the pandemic affects our mental health and how to directly ask the question to someone who shows the warning signs of suicide.

A friend notices a student is acting differently and talks to a counselor who provides the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The friend reaches out and helps the student.

A youth who feels isolated and displays warning signs of suicide decides to reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

A film that expresses the challenges that middle school students face when coping with mental health issues and and the message that the mental health of each student matters.

A film about how mental health challenges can permeate all aspects of life, but that help and hope is always there.

Though some may hide their emotions better than others, this film serves as a reminder that it's important to check in on friends.

A youth experiencing mental health challenges loses interest in basketball, and reaches out to his coach for help.

A film about social media and the pressures on youth to filter their images.

A film about mental health and resources available for youth if they are in need of help.

The Superhero that resides in each one of us can be found! Mark is an animator, and he shows us that understanding the choices we face and choosing to reach for light in the darkness is so important. In a 100% virtual environment, creating this animated PSA was a huge accomplishment as well as an eye...

A boy is diagnosed with ADHD, feels alone and is struggling in school until he reaches out for help and starts to see the light.

A girl hides her true feelings behind a smile and laughter until she finds friends that like her for who she is. She finds power and strength in expressing and being her real self.

A student describes his struggles with depression and loneliness and expresses how his friends give him hope.

The film is about finding hope in things, like practicing different methods of self-care and seeking help from others (such as licensed professionals, friends, or family).

This film is a story about a boy's mental health journey.

Our submission relates back to the submission's criteria because the wolf wants to talk to the three little pigs but the pigs keep running away from him, so the wolf now feels like a bother.

My short video portrays the complex relationship I have with my parents as a transgender teenager. The end poem is a direct call out to the fact that my parents fully know that I'm trans, yet every time it is brought up in a conversation, they act as if it’s their first time hearing it. The...

You never know what someone is going through until they tell you, so this film/podcast gave me an opportunity to become closer with teammates, advisors, and friends – they trusted me enough to share their mental health, and I’m hoping other teens will want to share their mental health after watching this.

You never know what someone is going through until they tell you, so this film/podcast gave me an opportunity to become closer with teammates, advisors, and friends – they trusted me enough to share their mental health, and I’m hoping other teens will want to share their mental health after watching this.

These Days states issues that people with poor mental health may face, and brings awareness to common feelings that we all might relate to at times in our life. It's a struggle and constant cycle to break free of depression while trying to feel happiness a person once had. We feel that both composing and listening...

“An anchor doesn’t have to be one thing, and it doesn’t have to be one hundred. Anchors are whatever you want them to be as long as you feel they’re helping you be the best version of yourself you can be.”

"We choice this category to spread awareness to those who need it."

The Earth is slowly getting ruined and I want to share to try and raise awareness. We can all do our part.

Mental health is affected by drugs. Decided to focus on opioid use since we had the lesson plan on them but figured most people have heard of it but don’t know the facts.

We have been doing this TikTok videos for a while at school about dumb stuff and when approached by our ITC Advisor to do this we figured it would be fun and easy. Drugs are a problem, we don’t have access to our restrooms because of the problem.

It's Up To Us defines the responsibility youth have to help their peers understand the issues surrounding opioid crisis. Knowing what you're facing and how to respond to it can be the difference between life and death. The leadership students at David A Brown have committed to reaching the youth of California by presenting this important...

My entry is about students at my school and the diversity that we have. We are all different and we are proud of it. We are "more than one" but we are still together and we support each other.

"My video is about music and the way that music can bring hope to others. The meaning of music for me is it can make you express what you want to feel. The fact that music can just make you fall into it. Also, music can help just by listening to it you can just get...

"My piece is about my goals for 2023."

“Our entry is about interviewing students at Landmark Middle School from six through eighth grade. We asked them about their hopes for this school year and they gave a short, descriptive response.”

My film talks who my mental heath hero is and why they helped me.

I am lucky. There are so many people around me that I consider to be a hero, but the one that helps me the most mentally and physically is my mother. She is everything to me, and always has been. I know that I will always need her, and I'm thankful that she is my Mental...

"When I asked my class what word described their vision of Mental Health at our school, they all thought of the same thing. At our school they are leaders - they promote Mental Health - offer help and assistance to anyone that needs it - they are aware and feel responsible. They have learned from their...