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Empowering young people to change the world! ๐ŸŒŽ
Anti-Bullying | Youth Mental Health | Service | Scholarships
Join The Movement๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽฌ LGBTQIA+ Virtual Film Event โ€” Join Us June 28! ๐Ÿณ ๐ŸŽฌ LGBTQIA+ Virtual Film Event โ€” Join Us June 28! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

Humanity Rising is partnering with @voiceswithimpactfest, a mental health-focused short film festival, for a meaningful virtual event featuring powerful short films that explore identity, belonging, courage, mental health, and the importance of being truly seen and heard.

This inspiring experience will bring together storytelling, community, and conversation as we spotlight films that encourage empathy, reflection, and connection.

๐ŸŽค Stay after the screenings for a live panel discussion with filmmakers and special guests as they share insights, experiences, and the stories behind the films.

๐Ÿ’™ Invite your friends and register to join us for this impactful event!

Together, we can create a more compassionate, inclusive world through the power of storytelling.

๐Ÿ”—Link in bio! ๐Ÿ’ป
๐ŸŽฌโœจ We invite you to the Humanity Rising Spring 202 ๐ŸŽฌโœจ We invite you to the Humanity Rising Spring 2026 Virtual Film Festival! โœจ๐ŸŽฌ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, May 17, 2026
โฐ 6PMโ€“8PM CST
๐Ÿ“ Hosted in the Humanity Rising 3D Metaverse Theater
๐Ÿง  In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

Watch powerful student-created short films that shine a light on courage, compassion, resilience, kindness, unity, and the best of humanity ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Watch the finalists
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Vote LIVE for the Audience Choice Award
๐ŸŒŸ Special Guest Feature: Chris Hyde, Director of @voiceswithimpactfest, will be joining us at the festival!

๐ŸŽฅ Voices With Impact (VWI) is a mental health short film festival that funds and screens short films made by filmmakers with lived experience of mental health challenges. Learn more about their incredible work during the event ๐Ÿ’š

One story can change the world โœจ

Come support young filmmakers using storytelling to create empathy, connection, and change ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿซถ

๐Ÿ”— Link in bio!
The RISE UP - Call It Out Challenge is part of Hum The RISE UP - Call It Out Challenge is part of Humanity Risingโ€™s national movement to empower young people to become upstanders to end bullying, strengthen youth mental health, and create cultures of kindness and respect in their schools and communities. โฌ†๏ธ๐Ÿ†™

Hereโ€™s how to participate ๐Ÿ‘‡

PLAY THE GAME ๐ŸŽฎ:
Students are invited to play the Call It Out game with friends, classmates, family, or younger students to better understand bullying, build empathy, and learn how to support one another.

REFLECT ON YOUR EXPERIENCE ๐Ÿ’ญ:
After participating, students reflect on what they experienced, what shifted for them, and how they can help create positive change. 

๐Ÿ“ฑSHARE YOUR STORY (Scholarship Opportunity for High School Students!):
High school students are invited to submit a short video sharing their experience playing the Call It Out game, what they learned about bullying and empathy, and how they hope to create positive change for an opportunity to earn scholarships ($1,000 minimum) ๐ŸŽ“

๐Ÿšจ Full details, guidelines, and video submission info available at the link in bio!
๐ŸŽฌ Humanity Rising Virtual Monthly Film Event! ๐Ÿ’™ S ๐ŸŽฌ Humanity Rising Virtual Monthly Film Event!

๐Ÿ’™ See the world through a different lens.
๐Ÿ–ค Hear stories that matter.
๐Ÿค Be part of the conversation.ย 

Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 6:00-7:00 PM CT for a powerful virtual film experience where students come together to watch impactfulย short films and connect with the filmmakers behind them.

This Monthโ€™s Theme: Neurodiversity, Autism and Disability Awareness

Featuring a live panel discussion with filmmakers who identify as neurodivergent and neurotypical, sharing how their unique experiences shape storytelling, along with the strengths and challenges they bring to the creative process. ๐Ÿง 

Why Attend?

๐Ÿ’ป Watch powerful student-created films
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Hear directly from filmmakers
๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ Be part of an important conversation on inclusionย 

๐Ÿ”— Link in bio to register!
What if one story could change โ€” or even save โ€” a What if one story could change โ€” or even save โ€” a life? ๐Ÿ’™

On May 6, Humanity Rising and @wayfarertheaters are hosting a powerful community event to raise awareness about bullying and youth mental health, featuring nationally recognized speaker, Kirk Smalley.

After losing his 11-year-old son to suicide following severe bullying, Kirk made a promise to dedicate his life to ending youth bullying. Since then, he has shared his story with more than 4 million students and adults nationwide, inspiring young people to take become upstanders and create cultures of kindness and respect. 

What to expect:
โ€ข Powerful talk from Kirk Smalley
โ€ข Live Q&A with the audience
โ€ข Launch of the 2026 RISE UP โ€“ Call It Out Challenge (Humanity Risingโ€™s national student-led initiative to end bullying )
โ€ข Scholarship opportunities for students ๐ŸŽ“

๐Ÿ“ Wayfarer Theaters | Highland Park, IL
๐Ÿ“… May 6, 2026
๐Ÿšช Doors Open: 6 PM | ๐ŸŽค Presentation Begins: 7 PM

Bring your friends, classmates, or family and be part of a movement to stand up for one another and create real change.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Reserve your tickets โ€” link in bio
๐ŸŽฌ Humanity Rising Virtual Film Night Join us Sund ๐ŸŽฌ Humanity Rising Virtual Film Night

Join us Sunday, March 22 | 6โ€“7 PM CT for a powerful, virtual film event in Humanity Risingโ€™s Metaverse!

Watch impactful stories, hear the inspiration behind the films, and be part of a meaningful discussion about issues that affect young people today.

This Monthโ€™s Theme: Loss, Suicide & Grief

๐ŸŽž๏ธ Featured Films:

๐Ÿ“ธ The Photographer โ€“ Gracen Matai Meyers & Jacob Kautzky
A young artist mourns a loved one while searching for a way to honor their memory through creativity.

๐Ÿซ‚ Indeterminate โ€“ Ella Xu
Feeling isolated and overwhelmed, a young girl faces a difficult and life-changing decision.

๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ Storms โ€“ Amy Wadsworth
A high school student reflects on the loss of a close friend and the emotional storm that follows.

๐Ÿ’ฌ After the films: Stay for a live discussion with the filmmakers about the stories behind their work and how students can support one another.

Come watch, reflect, and be part of the conversation.

๐Ÿ”— Register through the link in our bio!
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