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 real high schoolers to cast, crew, and tell their own stories, while working alongside professional filmmakers who mentor them through the production process. To read more about the Life At Your School campaign, visit the student series here.
This initiative responds to a growing mental health crisis among teens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of U.S. high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and nearly 1 in 5 have seriously considered suicide. Schools are one of the most important places to intervene by creating spaces where students feel heard, supported, and connected.
Through filmmaking and storytelling, Life at Your School gives students the opportunity to explore the pressures they fac, anxiety, identity, grief, and the fear of not belonging all while discovering that many of their peers are experiencing the same struggles.
Research shows that when students feel a strong sense of belonging at school, they demonstrate higher wellbeing, stronger engagement, and improved academic outcomes. Programs centered around storytelling and the arts also increase empathy, collaboration, and confidence in young people.
By supporting Life at Your School, sponsors help amplify youth voices, strengthen school communities, and invest in the next generation of leaders and storytellers.
Your contribution today ensures that these students gain hands-on filmmaking experience, a personal letter of recommendation, and a professional reference, giving them a meaningful advantage as they step into adulthood.
100+ Students Trained
4 Production Weeks
Free National Screening Tour
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2026 Production
A Student-Led Film Initiative
"Five 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, community giving fund, or in-kind item from this packet.
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: