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Now updated for 2025 | An award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.
This new version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, i.e., smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time.
High Stress, anxiety and depression are experienced by millions of young people. We follow physician and filmmaker, Delaney Ruston, as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent well-being in the digital age.
Join Screenagers filmmaker, Delaney Ruston as she picks up her camera once more to examine the impact of our digital age on teens decision making in relation to substances such as vaping, alcohol and drugs.
Amongst a range of financial measures to support the national recovery from Covid-19, both the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the CARES act, include significant financial support for schools to mitigate against the negative impact on the education of our kids.
Our 1,000s of US School hosts regularly screen our movies as part of their wider Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health programs. Many have told us of their intention to use these available funds to cover the cost of future events and continue to support important SEL and mental health activities.
While we can't offer specific guidance on how to use the available funds, we would encourage prospective US School hosts to speak with their administration, district and state educators - and to learn more about the use of these funds here (ARP) and here (CARES)
Thank you for Screenagers for the flexibility to share this event with our community during COVID-19
As a middle school counselor, I've had the opportunity to view Screenagers 4 times and I still find it engaging. The scenarios are real which keeps the viewing interesting.
The support from the Screenagers team was great! Thank you for the amazing film and work to help us put on our first successful virtual event!
During COVID 19, this was a creative way to connect with our audience of parents and teens and help address some of the anxiety they are facing right now.
This film is a wonderful jumping off point for deep discussions with our students and community.
Screenagers is so well done that it will be the go-to documentary on this topic for decades. Every family must see it, even if they feel technology is not disrupting their family and their kids relationships.
As a parent of three, I appreciated learning the science behind why these devices and the apps my kids use are so addicting. I really appreciate Screenagers work in highlighting this very important issue.
My intention for planning this screening was to increase community awareness and engage in meaningful dialogue. Both were accomplished. Thank you!
We made our movies specifically to be screened at schools and community events, to promote learning and discussion amongst families and peer groups. If you have the community or audience, then our team help hosts every day to run successful and engaging events!
Fill out the form below for more information about hosting a screening event. You can also schedule a call with us or email info@thescreenagersproject.com
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If you are ready to discuss this further with a member of our team, you can schedule a call with us, respond to the email we have sent to you, or email us at info@screenagersmovie.com.
We recommend a minimum of 3-4 weeks. This is to allow you enough time to publicize your event. Please let us know during the booking process if you need a sooner screening and our team will try to support your request.
For memberships - your access to The Screenagers Project will be made available on receipt of payment (or on a future start date you specify)
Yes and we offer reduced rates where you are purchasing multiple screening licenses or memberships.
A Screenagers license is for a single community screening for an audience size suitable for your venue.
No - Membership to The Screenagers Project is offered on a one membership per school basis. You would need to purchase a membership for each school.
Any School Screening events, should be for the students and parents/guardians of their one school and should take place at their school location, or other suitable venue under the school's control.
Please get in touch with us so that we can understand your requirements in more detail. We have worked with many organizations such as coalitions, nonprofits and community action groups who work to serve a number of schools/communities.
In general our pricing is based on...
- One Time Licenses: One screening per license
- Membership: One school per membership
- with discounts available for purchasing multiple screening licenses/memberships
You only need a space large enough to fit your audience, along with the relevant screening equipment (i.e. large display, projector, cinema screen, etc.) Most hosts use a school gym or auditorium, church, community centre or library meeting space. Some make arrangements with a school theatre or local commercial film theatre.
Yes. You can set a ticket price at any amount you choose and of course you can offer free attendance to your event. Something in the region of $5-10 is common.
We highly recommend having a post film discussion with your audience immediately following the film. Most organisers choose a person from their own community to lead the discussion - we provide a moderator guide to support this. The guide contains facts from the film, and suggested discussion questions. Some hosts invite a panel of local experts to answer questions.
Additionally, Screenagers Filmmaker Delaney Ruston, MD. is available to book for a fee to lead the discussion and answer questions at your event.
Our hope is that parents and children all see this film either together in order to spark healthy family discussions on the themes of the movies. We generally recommend our movies for the following grade levels:
- Screenagers: Middle School and up (Grade 6) - some elementary schools do show this at grades 4-5.
- Screenagers - Elementary School Age Edition: Elementary school (Grade K-5)
- Screenagers Next Chapter: Middle school and up (Grade 6)
- Screenagers Under The Influence: Middle school and up (Grade 6)
These are our recommendations, but we trust in you to know your audience best to make a decision on what is right for your school or community. Consider the film’s documentary style, length and content and remember, preview copies are available to prospective hosts if needed. The children featured in this film are in middle school and high school, with elementary school age children featured in Screenagers - Elementary School Edition
Please get in touch via our inquiry form and we can provide you with details on options available to you.
The Screenagers movies are not available for on-demand or online streaming at home. We make our films to be shown at in-person community screenings, such as those held at schools and other local organizations. We encourage you to check our Screenings calendar for any upcoming events near you, or learn more about hosting a screening in your community.
We address further why we don't offer home/online viewing here.
Yes, we have many subtitle language options available for the movies. Please let us know your requirements during the booking process.
Not with our standard screening license or as part of membership to The Screenagers Project. Please get in touch with us via the inquiry form below to discuss your requirements with one of our team.
