Youth Voices, Youth Hope

Full Version

20-Minute Version

 

YMHC Film Project

Overview

• National grassroots film project on youth mental health issues
• Created by 150 youth from three provinces
• Focus on youth mental health reality and action in Canada

Film Development

• Collaboration between film students and young filmmakers
• Concept development, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and distribution strategies

Content

• Highlights youth mental health statistics and needed actions
• Features messages of support from prominent Canadians
• Includes narratives of young adults with lived experience

Shayne Clench's Story

• Illustrates challenges in educational and health systems
• Highlights impact of mental health struggles on youth

Creative Team

Chief Creative Video Production Team

Roger Maunder

• Chief Filmmaker
• Websites: upskydownfilms.com, thisvideo.ca

Sheryl Boswell

• Chief Creative Production Manager
• Advocates for engaging, informative video production
• Emphasizes the importance of valuing youth in the present

YMHC Film Team

Creative Leads

• Nadine Espinoza
  • Toronto-based filmmaker and artist
  • Advocates for mental health awareness through art
• Chloe Legault
  • York University Film student
  • Coordinates project outline, scripting, and production design

Additional Support

• Emily Preston (Ryerson University)
• Connor Duff, Ciel Cheng, Lee Banford, Alex Penny (University of Manitoba)
• Dave Hurlbut (Much Music Camera Operator)
• Shay Esposito (Singer/songwriter with lived mental health experience)

Film Outline

• YOUTH VOICES, YOUTH HOPE
  • Focus on youth mental health reality, change, and action
• Give Us Hope
  • Emphasizes the importance of listening to youth voices
• Shayne Clench’s Story
  • Illustrates challenges in dealing with mental health issues
• Youth Suicides = A National Crisis
  • Addresses the gravity of youth mental health issues
• Stand Together
  • Advocates for unity in supporting youth mental health

Educational Use

Objectives

• Foster empathy, understanding, and compassion
• Encourage dialogue about mental health
• Sensitize viewers to the experiences of those with mental health issues
• Provide concrete suggestions for best practices

Anticipated Audience

• Educational and healthcare institutions
• Youth and mental health advocacy groups
• Governmental institutions
• Local, provincial, and national organizations

Educational Activities Package

• Includes pre- and post-viewing activities
• Distribution strategies include social media and partnerships with organizations and events