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Join over 10,000 hosts worldwide by hosting your own screening of our movies! Whether a large theatre-style screening event or a smaller community watch-along, our team make it easy for you to put on your event

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2 options for hosting

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1. Purchase a one-time license

Purchasing a One-Time Screening License allows hosts such as schools, places of worship, workplaces and more to screen one of our movies once to their community on a specified date. We provide facilitator guides and marketing packs to help you run a great event.

Commonly used by schools for parents evenings or other groups for community screenings, schools districts, coalitions, nonprofits or others seeking to run multiple screenings can benefit from significant discounts when purchasing licenses for a number of screenings.

One Time Screening

License to run a one-time community screening event for your selected movie(s)

Access to a range of posters, social media graphics and other marketing materials to help you promote your screening

Access to facilitator packs to support you in running your event, including discussion guides and resource takeaways

A Screening License is suitable for those who want to show the movie at a one off event at their school

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2. Become a Member SCHOOL

The Screenagers Project is our online membership platform giving member schools unlimited on-demand access to our movies, curriculum and resources for internal school and classroom use.

Members are also able to run screenings of the movies at their school location for the students and parents of their one school (i.e. Parents Nights), as often as the needed during their membership.

Made for K-12 Schools, membership is on a "one school per membership" basis and available for 12 or 36 months. School Districts, Coalitions and Nonprofits supporting K-12 would buy membership for each of the schools they need to serve with this program, with discounts available for bulk purchase.

Membership

License to run unlimited community screenings of your selected movie(s) during membership

Unlimited on demand access to your selected movies for internal school use (e.g. Classroom screening)

Access to our full curriculum of ready made lesson plans covering the themes of our movies, across grade levels

Membership is suitable for schools that want to use the movies and curriculum year round in the classroom, as well as hosting public screenings.

One-Time License Benefits

A Screening License is suitable for those who want to show the movie at a one off event at their school, place of worship, workplace etc.

License to run a one-time community screening event for your selected movie(s)

Access to a range of posters, social media graphics and other marketing materials to help you promote your screening

Access to facilitator packs to support you in running your event, including discussion guides and resource takeaways

Membership Benefits

Membership is suitable for schools who want to use the movies and curriculum year round in the classroom & for hosting school screenings of the movies.

Members schools can run screenings of the movies at their school location, for the students and parents of their one school (i.e. Parents Nights) as often as needed.

Unlimited on-demand access to our movies and resources for internal school use (e.g. Classroom screening)

Access to our full curriculum of ready made lesson plans covering the themes of our movies, across grade levels

Our movies

screenagers: growing up In the digital age

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.

screenagers: Elementary school AGE edition

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.

Screenagers next chapter: Youth Mental health in the digital age

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.

Screenagers Under The Influence: Vaping drugs & Alcohol 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.

Funding Support for US schools

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)

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Testimonials

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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.

Montgomery County Council of PTAs

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.

Kent County Prevention Coalition

This film is a wonderful jumping off point for deep discussions with our students and community.

Lycee Francais de New York

Thank you for Screenagers for the flexibility to share this event with our community during COVID-19

Holy Spirit Catholic School

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!

Waltham Partnership for Youth

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.

Bailey Middle School

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.

Notre Dame Academy

My intention for planning this screening was to increase community awareness and engage in meaningful dialogue. Both were accomplished. Thank you!

Multicare Eatonville Clinic

Who can host a screenagers event?

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!

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...and many more!

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Fill out the form below for more information about hosting a screening event. You can always call us too, 415-450-9585

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screenagers events faq's

How much lead time do WE need between booking and hosting a screening? 

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)

Can we organize multiple screening events or obtain multiple memberships for my school district ? 

Yes and we offer reduced rates where you are purchasing multiple screening licenses or memberships.

how many times can we show the Movie(s) With a one-time license?

A Screenagers license is for a single community screening for an audience size suitable for your venue.

Can WE obtain a single membership and then 1) show the movie at a number of different schools/institutions Or 2) As A School, invite other schools and communities to our screenings?

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.

We are an organization that serves multiple schools / communities. what options exist for us?

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

what kind of venue do I need to host a screening? 

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. 

Can I charge for tickets to my event?

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.

Who facilitates post film discussions at a screening event? How does this work for online events? 


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. 

Should parents bring children to see Screenagers? What ages are appropriate? 

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

I just want to screen this to a small group. Is an event suitable for me? 

Please get in touch via our inquiry form and we can provide you with details on options available to you. 

Do the films come with Subtitles?

Yes, we have many subtitle language options available for the movies. Please let us know your requirements during the booking process. 

Can I screen the movie to guests as part of an online event?

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.

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