On Campus Red Carpet Premiere: August 15th, 2026
Details coming soon.
The film will also be available free to watch right here on Faba Films August 15th, 2026.
LIFE AT YOUR SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Life at Your School is a six-week summer film and storytelling camp taking place at Elsie Allen High School from July 6 through August 15, 2026.
For six weeks, students participate Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., working alongside professional filmmakers, mentors, and community leaders to create an original film from concept to premiere.
Throughout the program, students develop skills in storytelling, filmmaking, leadership, communication, teamwork, and mental wellness while exploring topics that matter to them and their community.
What Your Sponsorship Supports
Your partnership helps provide:
• Breakfast and lunch for participating students
• Film equipment, technology, and production supplies
• Student workbooks and creative materials
• Professional filmmaker and mentor support
• Leadership and mental wellness programming
• The community red-carpet premiere showcasing student work
Every dollar helps ensure students can participate at no cost while gaining valuable creative, leadership, and career-building experiences that extend far beyond the summer.
6 Weeks | Student Film Created from Start to Finish | 50+ Students Served Daily | Meals Provided | Mental Wellness & Leadership Development
Why This Student Film Project Matters
Life at Your School is a student-led educational film about mental health, identity, and grief. Created by students, for students, the project empowers high schoolers to cast, crew, and tell their own stories while working alongside professional filmmakers who mentor them throughout the production process. Through filmmaking and storytelling, students explore challenges such as anxiety, identity, grief, and belonging while discovering they are not alone in their experiences.
This initiative responds to a growing youth mental health crisis. According to the CDC, 40% of U.S. high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and nearly 1 in 5 have seriously considered suicide. Research shows that students who feel a strong sense of belonging at school experience greater wellbeing, stronger engagement, and improved academic outcomes. By combining storytelling, collaboration, and creative expression, Life at Your School helps students build empathy, confidence, and meaningful connections with their peers.
Life At Elsie Allen High
Created by: Ced Hopkins
Vibrant & Visionary
Screen Play/Script/LGBTQ+
2026
When a classroom assignment asks students to show who they really are, six teenagers hiding behind labels are forced to confront the truths they’ve been avoiding. As their inner worlds surface, they discover that beneath the silence, they are all carrying more than anyone can see. This script goes into production in July 2026 with real students from Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa, California. This educational film will premiere free on Faba Films on August 15, 2026.
50+ Students Trained
6 Production Weeks
Free National Screening Tour
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2026 Production
A Student-Led Film Initiative
"Six voices. One shared silence."
A groundbreaking, student-acted, student-directed, and student-produced film exploring mental health, identity, and the hidden emotional world of high school.
Congratulations to Elsie Allen High of Santa Rosa, CA for bringing in enough votes to win the 2026 Summer production deal!
How To Engage As A Partner
STEP 1 Choose Your Level
Select a corporate sponsorship level, we are accepting monetary donations or In-Kind donations by emailing lynnette@thejoylabinc.org
STEP 2 Connect With Us
Email Dr. Adams at lynnette@thejoylabinc.org or visit our donation page. For corporate and in-kind partnerships, reach out directly so we can send a formal agreement and donation receipt.
STEP 3 Get Recognized
Submit your logo (high-res PNG) and company name for placement. We handle the rest.
Select A Sponsorship Option Below
$25,000 & Above (1 available)
Producing Partner
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“Produced by [Your Company], Faba Films and the Joy Lab Inc.” credit in the film
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Speaking role at premiere
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20 tickets to school premiere
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Premier logo placement on Step & Repeat banner (8x20 ft) at red carpet premiere
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Custom produced commercial (30 - 60 sec) created by student team
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Premium product placement opportunity (if applicable)
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Dedicated social media campaign feature across all platforms
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Company profile in the digital program and on the donation page
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Inclusion in all press releases and media outreach
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Certificate of community impact + letter from student team
$5,000 & Above
Story Partner
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Associate Producer credit in the film
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Premier logo placement on Step & Repeat banner (8x20 ft) at red carpet premiere
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Dedicated social media campaign feature across all platforms
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6 tickets to the school premiere
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Company name in the digital program and donation page
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Recognition in press releases
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Certificate of community impact
$10,000 & Above
Visionary Partner
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Executive Producer credit in the film and all promotional materials
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Premier logo placement on Step & Repeat banner (8x20 ft) at red carpet premiere
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Custom produced commercial (30 - 60 sec) created by student team
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Premium product placement opportunity (if applicable)
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Dedicated social media campaign feature across all platforms
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10 tickets to the school premiere
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Company profile in the digital program and on the donation page
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Inclusion in all press releases and media outreach
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Certificate of community impact + letter from student team
Community Giving Opportunities
Every gift matters, no matter the size. Community giving helps cover day-to-day production needs and ensures every student has access to this transformative experience. Donate online at our donation page and choose to fund the area that speaks to you the most.
Fill Out Corporate Giving Form Below
Fill Out In-kind Form Below
IN-KIND PRODUCT & SERVICE DONATIONS
In-kind partners provide goods or services directly in lieu of a cash donation. All in-kind contributions receive a formal donation receipt for tax purposes and are recognized at the same sponsor levels based on fair market value. Claim an item by contacting us. First come, first served!
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
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Align your brand with mental health awareness and youth empowerment
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Reach a network of students, families, educators & community members
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Demonstrate social responsibility in a meaningful, visible way
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Support a fully noncommercial, 100% student-driven production
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Receive national recognition through the screening tour and digital campaign
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Tax-deductible contribution through The Joy Lab Inc.
Working With the Best Clients and Partners
Community receive prominent recognition across all production materials, digital platforms, and at screenings. All contributions are tax-deductible through The Joy Lab Inc. Your investment directly funds student education, mental health awareness, and the next generation of storytellers.
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Community Partners
Filming Begins
July 2 - July 31
READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
The Joy Lab Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to heart-centered leadership development for emerging leaders and communities seeking transformative growth. They are now accepting donations for the Life At Your School 2026 production budget.
CORPORATE & IN-KIND PARTNERSHIPS: