Each year, our students collaborate to create a film about an issue that affects them personally. Though the results include everything from sci-fi comedies to gritty dramas, they’re always grounded in lived experiences. They’re the stories that Hollywood isn’t telling. Yet.
Peppermint Spiral
A high schooler confronts an intimidating, ghastly creature while facing his family’s high academic expectations. As the pressure becomes overwhelming, Angel starts a dangerous path towards relief, rather than asking his loved ones for help.
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Tree's Blood
When Elveria, a self-absorbed eco-influencer, livestreams loggers to bolster her brand, she is confronted by a mystical creature who is desperate to save the forest she calls home. The two strangers come together and are forced to put their egos aside to save both humanity and the forest.
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Refresh
A teenager finds goes on a mindbending journey through social media when she finds herself trapped inside the ‘Gram. Overcoming toxic influencers and her own online persona to return to the safety of the real world.
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What We See
Two teens come to a violent confrontation over a piece of jewelry only to discover they share many of the same challenges and experiences.
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Endgame
A Latino immigrant puts everything on the line to attend his daughter's championship volleyball game.
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New Kid Placement Committee
Being the new kid is never easy. But this school takes things to a whole other level.
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Dumpster Diving
After literally meeting inside a dumpster, two best buds dabble in crime and freestyle rapping as their friendship is put to the ultimate test.
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Robot bullies
What will bullies be like in a thousand years? A young girl travels through time to find out.
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