#BePartOfTheSolution - Young people play their part in public health messaging
As the restrictions on our lives start to ease, the need for us all to continue to do the right thing is the message behind a series of films that have been developed by young people across the south. Funding from the Southampton City Council COVID-19 Innovations Grant enabled young people to find their voice through film, and play their part in public health messaging.
Eight short films have been produced either by young people from the Southampton Children’s Hospital Youth Ambassador team or groups of students who helped in their co-creation supported by LifeLab – a unique, state-of-the-art teaching laboratory dedicated to improving adolescent health by giving school students opportunities to learn first-hand the science behind the health messages.
Each film reflects on the importance of us all continuing to look after each other. Sticking to the rules, playing it safe, mental health and the impact of Covid on our lives have all been brilliantly illustrated by these teenage film makers and developers using animation, poetry and storytelling.
#BePartOfTheSolution videos
We are nearly there
The film combines clips of young people sticking to the guidance with words of Emergency Department nurse. (Cantell School & Southpoint films)
Watch the videoHands Face Space
A mixture of animated and filmed content calling on people to adhere to public health guidance. (YAG - Southampton Children’s Hospital)
Watch the videoFollow the rules
This film shows how we all know someone who has been affected by COVID-19, including young people (Robin Creative Media & Southampton College Students
Watch the videoYoung people’s wellbeing, YAG
A film highlighting the support available to young people who have found lockdown challenging. (YAG -Southampton Children’s Hospital)
Watch the videoLife in Covid times
A human story but the animation providing a means of adding in an edge of humour with hope. (Robin Creative Media & Secondary School Children)
Watch the videoMake the right choices
Inspired by retro computer games producting a fast-paced film with dynamic cuts. (Robin Creative Media & Southampton College Students)
Watch the videoGovernment Guidance
Using original poetry and graphics to convey the importance of sticking to the rules. (YAG - Southampton Children’s Hospital & In Focus Films)
Watch the videoIn it together
A film that reflects how every single young person is making a difference. (Robin Creative Media & Secondary School Children)
Watch the video