see the world through teenagers’ eyes

About

Student mental health is an increasingly urgent issue in Hong Kong, yet most schools don’t have an effective way of addressing it. Without making visible improvement on adolescents’ well-being, teachers and parents fail to support students during a highly sensitive period of their lives, potentially leading to mental health problems that affect their personal lives and academic performance.

Film Stylo is an evidence-based mental health initiative for students to express themselves through the power of film, so that adults can understand their perspectives better. It is researched by Yale child psychiatrists as an innovative approach to prevention and resilience-building in teenagers. Since 2020, Film Stylo has impacted the lives of 500 students and created more empathetic communities at over 10 schools.

Partners & Supporters

How it Works

Schools can benefit from Film Stylo in different ways, depending on participants, group size and allotted time.

For Students &
School Community

Full Program (10-12 hours): A group of students participate in regular workshops to create films, leading to a school-wide screening event that engages other students, teachers, parents and mental health professionals in discussions on mental health specific to your school.

For Teachers

Professional Development (1-4 hours): Teachers participate in one-off workshops that explores how filmmaking can promote student well-being and get a taster filmmaking experience by creating films of their own.

For Parents

Parent Workshops (1-4 hours): Parents participate in one-off workshops to build empathy for teenagers from a parent’s perspective through past films and get a taster filmmaking experience by creating films of their own.

“Film Stylo helps us understand the inner world of teenagers. It makes me realize that they have their own world of thoughts, and need to have the opportunity to express themselves.”

— Parent of Film Stylo student (G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College)