Media Projects

12/19/2024

Check out the trailer for A REASON TO LIVE!

A NAMI Award winning film, it powerfully captures the voices of young people struggling with depression and families affected by su*c*de, offering a message of hope and recovery. It has already been credited with saving lives and is a compelling resource for mental health organizations and educators.

If you'd like to host a screening of the film to spark dialogue and reduce stigma around mental illness and depression, DM us or reach out to [email protected].

Experience A REASON TO LIVE, an award-winning documentary that delves into the lives of young people affected by depression and suicidal thoughts, offering h...

12/18/2024

Check out the trailer for IN HER SHOES!

A recipient of the Mental Health America National Media Award, this documentary powerfully captures the voices of incarcerated women as they confront severe mental health challenges, past trauma, and histories of sexual abuse through the transformative process of art therapy. Using shoes as a metaphor, these women reflect on their lives—where they’ve been, where they are, and where they hope to go.

The documentary humanizes the struggles of women in the carceral system, fostering empathy and understanding while highlighting their resilience. It raises urgent and essential questions about whether these women should be in jail or receiving the mental health care they desperately need.

We hope to partner with likeminded organizations to spark dialogue and reduce stigma around mental illness and incarceration, bringing much-needed attention to the need for mental health care and support for incarcerated women.

Contact us to host a screening by DM or at [email protected].

Award-winning documentary, IN HER SHOES, explores the untold stories of women navigating the criminal justice system and the intersection of mental health, t...

12/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, or supported Media Projects Inc. this ! 💙 Your generosity fuels stories that inspire understanding, empathy, and action. Together, we’re changing lives—one film at a time.

There’s still time to make a difference! Whether it’s donating, sharing this post, or spreading the word to friends and family, every action helps us reach more hearts and minds. Together, we can make an impact with film that lasts.

Donate now or share: DonateMediaprojects.com

12/11/2024

🎶✨ Let’s Create a Soundtrack for Hope! ✨🎶
We’re creating a collaborative Spotify playlist inspired by A REASON TO LIVE—our film that reminds us we are never truly alone in our struggles with depression. 🌟 Let’s unite through music that uplifts and heals. 💜

What songs make you feel understood and hopeful? Share your favorites and help us create a playlist that inspires healing and community. 🌟

📥 Drop your song suggestions in the comments or send us a DM.
🎧 Follow us on Spotify to hear the final playlist! ---> https://open.spotify.com/user/31m57oyjhzm7xxixinipje3q4rwm?si=67312d0e2c054100

12/03/2024

This , we celebrate the power of film to create change. Watch Cynthia Salzman Mondell’s heartfelt acceptance speech for In Her Shoes, which was honored with the National Media Award from Mental Health America. 🎥🏆
IN HER SHOES brings empathy and understanding to the challenges faced by women trapped in the criminal justice system, highlighting the critical need for mental health support. Their stories need to be heard—and your support makes it possible to share them.
Help us continue this work by donating today: DonateMediaprojects.com

Are you a criminal justice organization, educator, or advocate? Book a screening of IN HER SHOES to inspire empathy and spark conversations that lead to change. Together, we can make a difference.



https://youtu.be/8bAkETenYnw?si=pZzA4IGullzPOjL2

Cynthia Salzman Mondell, the acclaimed filmmaker behind IN HER SHOES, shares a moving acceptance speech as she receives the Mental Health America Film Media ...

12/03/2024

This , join us in saving lives through the power of film. This fall, A REASON TO LIVE began its nationwide PBS broadcast, touching hearts, sparking vital conversations about mental health and su***de prevention, and helping people feel less alone.

Your support ensures we can keep sharing stories that inspire hope, strength, and courage. Together, we can make sure everyone knows help is within reach. Donate Help us save lives by donating today: DonateMediaprojects.com

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12/03/2024

Sharing what Media Projects does to make a difference with film that impacts so many lives. Please share with your friends.

This , there are so many ways you can support Media Projects Inc. and help us change lives through film! 🌟
Here’s how you can make an impact:
1️⃣ Donate: Every contribution helps us create and share documentaries that tackle mental health, social justice, and human rights. Give now at DonateMediaProjects.com.
2️⃣ Host a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser: Rally your friends, family, and community to support our mission. Create your own fundraiser and amplify the impact!
3️⃣ Spread the Word: Share this post and encourage others to donate. Together, we can reach more people and spark even greater change.
4️⃣ Have Fun! Your generosity makes a difference, not just today but every day. 💙
Let’s inspire hope, foster understanding, and create a brighter future—one film at a time.

12/03/2024

This , there are so many ways you can support Media Projects Inc. and help us change lives through film! 🌟
Here’s how you can make an impact:
1️⃣ Donate: Every contribution helps us create and share documentaries that tackle mental health, social justice, and human rights. Give now at DonateMediaProjects.com.
2️⃣ Host a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser: Rally your friends, family, and community to support our mission. Create your own fundraiser and amplify the impact!
3️⃣ Spread the Word: Share this post and encourage others to donate. Together, we can reach more people and spark even greater change.
4️⃣ Have Fun! Your generosity makes a difference, not just today but every day. 💙
Let’s inspire hope, foster understanding, and create a brighter future—one film at a time.

12/03/2024

Today is —a day to make an impact! At Media Projects Inc., we create films that spark change, address mental health, social justice, and human rights, and touch hearts. 🎥

✨Your support keeps these stories alive and inspires action. Together, we can make a difference. Give today: DonateMediaprojects.com.

11/23/2024

The promise of JFK’s vision lives on. Visit The Sixth Floor Museum to explore his life, death, and enduring legacy. Allen and I are so proud that the films we created years ago continue to resonate with visitors.
A huge shoutout to Conover Hunt and Lindalyn Adams for shaping the museum’s original vision and to Nicola Longford for carrying it forward with innovative ideas and engaging programs.

11/15/2024

Reflecting on our time at the Mental Health America Conference, where we connected with key leaders in mental health and proudly accepted the MHA National Media Award for IN HER SHOES. This impactful documentary delves into the mental health experiences of incarcerated women through their participation in an art therapy class, exploring the shoes they've worn and the ones they dream to wear.

If you're involved in criminal justice or mental health, this film could be a valuable resource for your work. DM us or email [email protected] to host a screening or learn more. We're always here to chat!

This special video combines heartfelt feedback from conference attendees with highlights from filmmaker Cynthia Salzman Mondell’s powerful acceptance speech ...

11/12/2024

A REASON TO LIVE has aired on over 100 PBS stations nationwide this fall, with additional broadcasts planned due to its impactful reception—even amid the heightened focus of the election season. This accomplishment speaks to the film’s power to spark essential conversations. "This film saved my son’s life," shared a mother who, through the film, discovered ways to have healing conversations with her son as he struggled with depression and found renewed hope.

If you are a leader in education, mental health, or youth counseling, we urge you to schedule a screening of this NAMI and SAMHSA award-winning film for your organization, class, or community. DM us or email [email protected] to learn more!

11/05/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY! If you haven't already, please get out and VOTE! Democracy needs you. As shown in our short film IMAGES FROM THE WOMEN'S MARCH, women need you. Marginalized communities need you. Your vote matters—let’s make it count!

Join us as we revisit the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, an inspiring moment when millions gathered to advocate for women’s rights, equality, and justice....

11/04/2024

IN HER SHOES, our award-winning documentary, offers powerful insights into empathy and understanding for incarcerated women. Recognized with the National Media Award by Mental Health America, this film sheds light on the life experiences that shape women in the criminal justice system.

At the MHA conference, an attendee shared heartfelt feedback on how IN HER SHOES highlights the connection between life’s challenges and everyday realities for these women.

Want to bring this impactful story to your community? Reach out to host a showing for your organization, college, or criminal justice group.

IN HER SHOES, a compelling documentary by Media Projects Inc., has been recognized with a prestigious national media award from Mental Health America for its...