A short dramatization of depression in young people, with a suicide prevention message.
Type:
Short
Status:
Produced
Page Count:
4pp
Genre:
Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sport
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
Everyone
Based On:
PSA (Suicide Prevention)
Studio/Financer:
Summertime Studios
Synopsis/Details
Basketball Player starts the game off dribbling by himself. His heart is racing with every bounce of the basketball. His inner troubles and worries (The Phantoms), come to haunt him. Desperately, he dribbles all over the place as if his life depends on it. He fights against The Phantoms only to be knocked to the floor. His life feels defeated to the point he wants to give up. We then find ourselves on the basketball court. Basketball Player is being helped by his teammates. With his teammates, support, courage, and love, Basketball Player gets the strength he needs to keep fighting. The Phantoms back off, fading away back into darkness. Basketball Player is presented with a basketball ready to play again. He looks into the camera with determination and the willingness to keep hope alive.
Attached Talent

Directed By: Summer Medina

All Accolades & Coverage

Directing Change (Program & Film Contest) 1st Regional, 2nd State.
Accolade Competition (Public Service Programming: Student) Award of Merit
Snake Alley Festival of Film Best Action

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