Tri-City Films

A film that shows the warning signs of suicide in a student and directs the viewer to get help if they notice these signs.

This film encourages the viewer to ask the direct question “Are you thinking of suicide?” The filmmakers shared, “Our film recognizes that seeing a sign doesn't always indicate thoughts of suicide. However, it encourages people to reach out regardless.”

A young woman battles the “monster” of her thoughts by reaching out for help.

Using splitscreen editing, this film illustrates some possible signs of suicide in contrast to more healthy behavior.

A letter to a best friend offering help, illustrates recognizing the signs of suicide and encourages reaching out.

A friend breaks through to his troubled peer after persistently reaching out, “Just remember I’m always here for you.”

A youth displays warning signs of suicide, including anger and isolation, so a friend steps in to provide the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and offers to connect him with a trusted adult.

A youth reflects on how he realized his friend needed help and discusses his decision to reach out to his friend’s mom about his concerns.

A youth experiencing depression explains that wearing a mask allowed them to hide their emotions, but they noticed their symptoms and decided to reach out for help.

“We don't have to fight through problems by ourselves, and speaking up will relieve a lot of that weight. The film shows the interl thought process of the main character who struggles with depression and how his friends care about him and aren’t dismissive of his issues,” the filmmakers explained.

“Stewart is a teege boy who feels as though he goes through life unseen. Through the kind words of those around him and a boost of confidence, he is able to see his true value,” the filmmakers shared.

A girl receives a kind message from a friend offering support. “Our main message is that the journey of bettering your mental health will never end and can always improve. It is ever-growing,” the filmmakers shared.

A girl struggling at school sits down with a friend who shares his positive experience with talking to a counselor.

Encourages teens to “unmask” their feelings when dealing with mental health issues and the effects of social media.

“This film portrays the universal struggle of masking negative emotions. To avoid the potential of being stigmatized, many people hide their mental health issues by acting in positive ways,” the filmmakers explained.

“I realize I’m not alone anymore, I feel OK again.” Filmmakers urge youth to reach out and share how they’re feeling.

What’s the wrong and right way to reach out to someone who is struggling? This film uses humor to show the viewer how to support a friend or peer.

‘“Reach Out” is about a student who is struggling with her mental health and is scared to ask for help but eventually finds that the school has a support system through the counselors. It shows that when you're in need of help, there is always hope that someone can help you out,” the filmmakers shared.

This filmmaker advises the audience to not judge others until you’ve “walked a mile in their shoes.”

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.

By showing a student struggling get through his day while physically injured, filmmakers make apparent that ailing physical health is impossible to ignore and that the same should go for our mental health.

Living with mental illness can often feel like fighting through the fear, isolation and anxiety. Yet the filmmakers remind us we don’t have to fight this fight alone.

A young women who feels pressure to live up to expectations is scared to tell others about her mental illness but her fears are allayed when she is met with understanding and support by family and friends.

The filmmaker shared, "This tells a story of someone who is struggling with depression and hiding it away from their friends and family. The blanket in which they are wearing over their head symbolizes the façade that they present to others. Overwhelmed and distraught, our character finds their friend prepared to be a shoulder to cry...

A character with a wilting flower walks the audience through signs of suicide and is offered a “petal” of help from a friend.

“Our film is about a boy who has a mental health challenge and gets support from a friend and a trusted adult,” the filmmakers shared.

A group notices that their friend needs help, so they decided to call the tiol Suicide Prevention Lifeline together.

A film that incorporates animation to share how a girl is affected by the words others use but embraces her unique interests.

A youth experiencing bipolar disorder receives help from friends during a difficult period.

A girl who is bullied finds a friend who appreciates her for who she is.

A youth experiences anxiety, personified as a monster, but seeks therapy with a friend’s help. More youth join to share their own diagnosis and the message, “you are not alone.”

When a girl stops pursuing her passion for writing, her friends notice this change in behavior and provide support. “In this project we learned how to cope with mental health and how to help a friend in need. We also learned how to take action and speak about mental health.”

A youth loses his passion for basketball, but a friend notices his withdrawal from the sport and connects him to help.

“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.

Breaking through a “wall” in this young persons life, involved leaning on friends for support and a sense of community.

“Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind they can change the world.”

This film that shares the experiences of students returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This film is meant to capture an experience and feeling shared by many when transitioning back to a normal schedule. Change is uncomfortable, even if it’s for the better.”

“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.”

“Our submission is a TikTok that shows an array of people speaking about what gives them hope in their everyday lives.”

“Not only did this category assist me in creating my own persol goals, but it also helped my community share their own.”

“For the new year, I’m really trying to put myself out there more and be with friends and family more”

“I chose this category because I’ve been missing exploring the world so my hopes are for this new year is to travel the world.”

“I made a short TikTok about the hopes I have for the new year and the three things that are the most important to me. This includes my friends, sports, and my dog.”

“I interviewed a fellow classmate to see what she was looking forward to in the new year.”

“We have been disconnected societally with the people we love and care for, so in returning back to school, work, and jobs in person; it's important for everyone to have a friend to lean on.”

“I want to help with saving the environment and making the earth a better place for all to appreciate because sunshine is the best medicine.”

“I decided to choose this category because I was curious with what my classmates’ goals or hopes were in this coming year, whether that’s exercising, taking on a new hobby, or maintaining their core values.”

“I definitely think this year will be more productive for persol growth, especially with the hope for the world to become better as well.”

“I got knocked down and my spirit was ruined but I trained hard and got to be a lot better and my soccer career looked brighter.”

“This project had three main goals: to show my goals for the upcoming year, to get people to help with the tragic outbreak in homelessness that has spiked in our city, and to hopefully inspire at least one person in achieving their goals in 2022.”

“I chose this category to hopefully spread my hopes to a wider audience. I want more people to see my hopes for 2022 and maybe even relate with me!”

a dancing duck because I believe it’s important to have some levity in these uncertain times.”

“My submission uses bright and colorful images portraying that 2022 will be a bright and happy year.”

“Being in times of distress for several people, I wanted to convey a more upbeat experience, than a video highlighting the negative issues revolving around the world.”

“The reason I chose this category was to help myself find hope in the little things in my life.”