Channel Title: Scenarios USA Channel Description: Scenarios USA was a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that that used writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression in under-served teens. Scenarios USA asked teens to write about the issues that shape their lives for their "What's the REAL DEAL?" writing contest, thousands responded with their raw and revealing insights. The winning writers were partnered with some of Hollywood's finest filmmakers to transform their stories into award-winning short films. <video> Just Like You Imagined? BTS Description: Behind the Scenes for the Scenarios short film "Just Like You Imagined?" Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. Check the Scenarios Films Playlist: http://bit.ly/2pGBr0Z Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg </video> <video> MANchild BTS Description: A behind the scenees of our short film, 'MANchild'. For 15 years, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. And we say: Now Tell Us Your Story! Check out our FIlm Lover's Playlist: http://bit.ly/1f2gdlpv Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg Check out our FILM PAGE!: http://bit.ly/susafilms </video> <video> A Look Behind "Cut In Half" Pt. 6 Description: Check out Susan Seidelman talking about the new Scenarios film "Cut In Half." </video> <video> Tiara Bennett's Story Description: Scenarios USA winning writer, Tiara Bennett talks about her experiences writing and working on her Scenarios USA short film "The Choices We Make." Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. And we say: Now Tell Us Your Story! Check out our FIlm Lover's Playlist: http://bit.ly/1f2gdlpv Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg Check out our FILM PAGE!: http://bit.ly/susafilms </video> <video> A Memoir to My Former Self BTS Description: Behind the Scenes for the Scenarios short film "A Memoir to My Former Self." Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. Check the Scenarios Films Playlist: http://bit.ly/2pGBr0Z Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg </video> <video> Split Persona | Scenarios USA Description: Twin Sisters, Karrie and Jalissa Crespo, have always shared a close bond. When their mother starts showing signs of suicidal depression their bond starts to fray. While Jalissa helps more around the house, Karrie avoids home and tries to help others outside the family. As their mother's health worsens, the twins need each other more than ever. But have they already grown too far apart to prevent the inevitable? Written by Mayraleeh Nelson and directed by Bradley Rust Gray. Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. And we say: Now Tell Us Your Story! Lesson Plan: http://bit.ly/splitlp Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg Check out our FILM PAGE!: http://bit.ly/susafilms </video> <video> A Look Behind "Cut In Half" Pt.2 Description: Check out Esraa Saleh from the Arab American Family Support Center talking about the new Scenarios film "Cut In Half." </video> <video> A Look Behind "Cut In Half" Pt. 3 Description: Check out Leen Shumman the NYC Winning Writer talking about her new Scenarios film "Cut In Half." </video> <video> Masculinity and "MANchild" | Scenarios Description: Tommy is a young man who works hard to make it to graduation, to be a good friend and a good boyfriend, and to raise his three sisters. On his 18th birthday, Tommy must reckon with both his past and his future to define for himself what it means to become a man. This film was written by Earlaina Kemp from Cleveland, Ohio. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber ("CIA," "SKYSCRAPER") . Lesson Plan: https://scenariosusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/LessonPlan_MANchild.pdf Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. And we say: Now Tell Us Your Story! Check out our FIlm Lover's Playlist: http://bit.ly/1f2gdlpv Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg Check out our FILM PAGE!: http://bit.ly/susafilms </video> <video> Cut In Half | Scenarios USA Description: Cut In Half is a story of two Muslim sisters and their family as they experience and cope with the Leukemia diagnosis of Layla, the eldest daughter, and her decisions about life and death. Written by Leen Shumman and directed by Susan Seidelman. Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. And we say: Now Tell Us Your Story! Lesson plan: http://bit.ly/cihlesson Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg Check out our FILM PAGE!: http://bit.ly/susafilms </video> <video> A Look Behind "Cut In Half" Pt. 4 Description: Check out Dwight Jennings from Brooklyn Collaborative Studies talking about the new Scenarios film "Cut In Half." </video> <video> A Look Behind "Cut In Half" Pt. 5 Description: Check out Leen Shumman the NYC Winning Writer talking about her new Scenarios film "Cut In Half." </video> <video> Split Persona BTS Description: Behind the scenes of the Scenarios short film "Split Persona." Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. And we say: Now Tell Us Your Story! Check out our Scenarios Films Playlist: http://bit.ly/2pGBr0Z Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg Check out our FILM PAGE!: http://bit.ly/susafilms </video> <video> A Look Behind "Cut In Half" Pt. 1 Description: Check out Dr. Torian Easterling from the NYC Department of Health talking about the new Scenarios film "Cut In Half." </video> <video> Cut In Half BTS Description: Behind The Scenes of the Scenarios USA short film "Cut In Half." Since 1999, Scenarios has asked teens to share their realities, and they have responded with a raw and revealing constellation of voices of what it means to be a teenager today. Scenarios uses the incredible power of storytelling and filmmaking to create curricula the gives students the chance to speak out, be heard and lead on the issues that really matter to not only themselves but their communities. We start by bringing our REAL DEAL curriculum and films into middle school and high school classrooms. The curriculum engages students to think critically and creatively about the issues they face. And we say: Now Tell Us Your Story! Check out our FIlm Lover's Playlist: http://bit.ly/1f2gdlpv Subscribe to SCENARIOS: http://bit.ly/1F42vDi Like us on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/1GsxgGL Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1AntxJg Check out our FILM PAGE!: http://bit.ly/susafilms </video>

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Scenarios USA was a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that that used writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression in under-served teens. Scenarios USA asked teens to write about the issues that shape their lives for their "What's the REAL DEAL?" writing contest, thousands responded with their raw and revealing insights.

The winning writers were partnered with some of Hollywood's finest filmmakers to transform their stories into award-winning short films.

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