The Los Angeles community has faced unimaginable loss and devastation due to the recent wildfires. Our hearts go out to those who have been impacted and we thank the firefighters, the first responders and everyone who has been working to help those who have lost so much.

 

Many of us have stories of both deep sadness and incredible generosity and hope. If you are a high school student anywhere in the United States, we invite you to use your creative voice to tell us what is on your mind. Perhaps the prompts below will stimulate your thought process:

 

· A Day in the Life

· Modern Life

· Video Diary

· Navigating the World as a Teenager

· What Adults Need to Know About Teens

 

Gather your thoughts and send us a short film that tells your story.
 
Films must be 5 minutes or less
Submission deadline is March 27
$2,000 in prizes for top 3 films
      
Awards for the winning films, as selected by a panel of judges with experience in filmmaking and mental health, will be presented at the festival:
 
5th Annual Open Mind Film Festival
Sunday, April 27
James Bridges Theater at UCLA