Blossom (Short Film) - Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Film Synopsis:
The story is about Sage, a teenager in High School who has a love for art, is loyal to her friends, and wants to be successful in life. She's been struggling over the past year with a variety of internal battles including anxiety and depression, pressure to excel in school, and everything that comes with being a teenage girl. College is right around the corner and she's beginning to feel the pressure to make important choices that have to do with her future. Her parents work extremely hard but are rarely home to spend any quality time. They have very high expectations for her but are not aware of current struggles. These issues are beginning to noticeably spill over in her everyday life and she's wrestles to find the courage to talk to someone she can really trust.

In the midst of trying to finish her final art project of the year, friends rally around Sage and support her to finally seek help, and speak out about her issues which also unleashes her creative inspiration.

Film Crew:
Larry Ewings – Director/Producer/Screen-Play/Soundtrack | Instagram: @j7hiphop
Alexey Dolotov – Producer/Screen-Play | Instagram: @lexadoma
Raquel Jeter – Casting Director/Wardrobe | Instagram: @raquelnicolejete
Aleks Shik – Cinematographer/Editor | Instagram: @uforiafilms
Aleksei Kharlamov – Lights/Gaffer | Instagram: @harlye23
Lilia Radchenko – Sound | Instagram: @lily_lee_official

Hair & Make-Up:
Veronica Ewings | Instagram: @hairbyveronicarose

Set Design:
Josh Roman
Juan Cardenas

Actors:
Frankie Jensen – “Sage”
Elliana Shapiro – “Josie”
Sri Adithe Suchitra – “Megan”
Larry Ewings – “Mr. L”
Jordan Tonna – “Classmate 1”
Harneet Dhillon – “Classmate 2”

Special Thanks:
Suzanne Shenfil, City of Fremont Human Services Director
Annie Bailey, City of Fremont, Youth and Family Services Administrator
Joyce Lim, City of Fremont, Youth and Family Services Clinical Supervisor
Maria Sotelo, City of Fremont, Youth and Family Services Administrative Assistant
Dr. Lawrence Yang, PhD Associate Professor of Social Behavioral Sciences at NYU College of Global Public Health
Grace Kim, New Haven Adult School Principal

Project Sponsored by:
Kaiser Permanente

For more information please visit us at:
www.fremont.gov or Instagram: @Fremontyouthwellness