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Life at Your School

A Youth-Led Campaign and  Collaborative Film Project

Our Mission

Life at Your School is a student-driven campaign that uses filmmaking, art, and storytelling to explore what it really feels like to grow up — in your body, in your mind, and in a world that doesn’t always ask how you’re doing.

 

Our goal is to empower students to take creative control of the narrative — breaking down stereotypes, spotlighting mental health, and building empathy through collaboration.

 

We believe in giving young artists the tools, the stage, and the freedom to say something real.

For Students, By Students

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Acted By

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Crewed By

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Told By

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Life at Your School

Coming Summer 2026

Faba Films

An Original Series By

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Produced By

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.

What the Campaign Consists Of & How to Join

Life at Your School is not just a film — it’s a nationwide campaign inviting high schools to participate. Each participating school will receive a custom film poster where students and supporters can “like” their high school's poster to submit their vote.
 
To Join:
To get involved in the Life at Your School campaign, contact us here.
 
Key Dates:
 
  • Voting closes on January 31 at midnight Pacific Time
  • Winners announced on February, 2027.
Winner announcement coming soon!
 
The high school with the most poster likes will be named the official winner and awarded the full film production deal. Our team will travel to your campus and spend 4 to 8 weeks producing the film, fully acted, crewed, and creatively led by your school's juniors and seniors.

About the film

Working Title: Life at Your School

Genre: High School Drama / Experimental Ensemble

Created for students, by students

 

Five students. One failed assignment. One week to finish what they started.

 

Each student is stuck in summer school because they never completed their project:

“Tell us who you are".

 

They’ve all avoided the question. Now, after the unexpected loss of a classmate who never got the chance to answer it themselves, they’re being asked again — this time, for real.

 

The film follows five students and their journeys through self-discovery, grief, and honesty — each portrayed by a unique creative team comprising students (director, cinematographer, editor, and composer). Together, they build a powerful portrait of what identity, pressure, and healing really look like.

 

What We’re Doing

  • Building 5 creative teams — each responsible for one character’s voice and story

  • Holding open auditions for actors, editors, composers, and directors summer of 2026 at the winning high school.

  • Using music, dance, silent film, monologue, collage, and more as storytelling mediums

  • Hosting behind-the-scenes content, sneak peeks, and artist reflections

  • Submitting the final film to youth and indie festivals nationwide

  • Premiering the film for students, families, and community members in Summer 2026

  • 100% of premiere ticket proceeds go back to the school 

 

Get Involved

Whether you’re a student, educator, parent, or creative professional — there’s a role for you:

 

  • Students: Audition or join a production team

  • Supporters: Donate gear, space, or snacks

  • Everyone: Follow @Faba.Films and help spread the word

 

Why It Matters

 

Because being a teenager is more than what it looks like from the outside.

Because grief doesn’t disappear when you leave class.

Because your story matters — and it’s time to tell it.

Search for my school

Click the film poster to cast your vote.

Student Series Sign Up

Before signing up your school, please make sure it hasn’t already been registered. Click here to search for your school's name to cast your vote.

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