Mental Health

Next Gen Student Films

Papa, an elderly man with a bald head and glasses clipped with magnifying lenses, writes in a notebook on the table. Wearing a denim shirt and white t-shirt, he sits peacefully. In the background, his walker and a table with decorative items subtly hint at the care he receives for dementia.

Papa

A Film by Claiborne M., The Representation Project, 2021

In Eureka, California, a mother takes care of her father, who is living with dementia. During her short visit, She brings food and reminders to take his medicine, as well as medical documents. Tough times and difficult conversations are approached with care and compassion throughout this short film.

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A serene lake at dawn with a pink-hued sky, like a scene from a calm documentary. The lake, framed by lush green trees, holds a small distant island. The tranquil water reflects the sky and surrounding foliage perfectly, with an almost sadness-reflected peace in its mirror-like effect.

Sadness Reflected

A Film by Anya B., The Representation Project, 2021

Told from the perspective of teenage girls from Maine, This short documentary film reflects on the isolation experienced by teenagers during the quarantine of 2020.

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Notebook

The Amplitude of Thought

A Film by Phoebe M., The Representation Project, 2020

Two teens share their struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and reflect on the difference between their experience of living with OCD and how it is represented through popular culture.

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Two ghostly figures are drawn on a crumpled paper background. The left figure has negative words like "shallow," "ugly," "annoying," and "obsessed" written all over. The right figure, embodying the harsh realities of body image issues, is labeled with words like "always eating," "fat," and "lazy.

The Weight of the World

A Film by Lora F., The Representation Project, 2021

Our culture innodates young people daily with messages ascribing value to possessing the idealized “perfect body.” This short documentary film explores the harm of seeking perfection and advocates for self-love and appreciation of all bodies. CW: This film discusses weight, eating disorders, dieting, and body image.

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