Never Enough
Why Our Children are Obsessed with Social Media
Written & Directed by Celese Heward
Synopsis
WHEN A TRAUMATIC ASSAULT LEAVES A YOUNG TEEN FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE, AN EVERYDAY MOTHER IS THRUST INTO A DESPERATE JOURNEY TO FIND THE REASONS BEHIND THIS HORRIBLE ATTACK. AS SHE DIVES DEEPER INTO HER PAST, HER WORLD OF WHAT IS ‘NORMAL' SUDDENLY BECOMES UNACCEPTABLE. CENTERING ON SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE, AND THE CYCLE OF UNHAPPINESS THAT WE AS A GLOBAL COMMUNITY ARE EXACERBATING, THIS DOCUMENTARY REVEALS THE REASONS BEHIND OUR SCREEN-BASED OBSESSIONS AND ANSWERS THE QUESTION: WHY IS IT NEVER ENOUGH?
Film Objective
THE REVERSAL OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA OBSESSION AND HONOURING THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR PARENTAL CONNECTION WITH OUR CHILDREN, AND TO EMPOWER REDESIGNED INTERACTIONS WITH TECHNOLOGY. TO FOSTER A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE REASONS BEHIND ANY ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR REGARDLESS OF THE “SUBSTANCE”, AND TO REVEAL THE SCIENCE OF TRUE MATURATION OF THE DEVELOPING CHILD INTO ADULTHOOD.
Production
Celese is currently seeking Producer attachment for further partnership and/or funding for script and treatment refinement, and full production commissioning. To request a pitch deck or for full details please contact Celese directly.
LATEST UPDATE: SIZZLE PRODUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED! PUBLIC RELEASE TO FOLLOW PROJECT ACQUITTAL AND PRODUCER REVIEW.
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Behind the Scenes Photos!!
Never Enough Funding Partners
Mackay Regional Council, Regional Arts Development Fund
(concept and sizzle reel)
Links for the film:
TEACHERS Public Research Survey - This survey is for Australian Teachers of K-12 year levels only.
PARENTS Public Research Survey - This survey is for Australian parents of children aged 12 months - 17 years of age only.
Contributor Application Form (Coming soon) - We are currently seeking focus groups for research, and both footage and audio-only contributions to this film in the following demographics: Australian Parents of children aged 7 -17 years old, Australian Young Adults aged 18 - 25 years old. Additional contributor roles will be open from June 2021.
Call for Actors - Application forms available soon. We are currently seeking the following roles: Lead female aged 35-45 years, Lead female aged 14-17 years, supporting male aged 18-25 years. More roles will open following full production schedule.
Call for Experts - Application forms available soon, or contact Celese directly.
Volunteer Crew - please reach out directly for volunteer and work experience roles for this film.
Production Updates:
SIZZLE PRODUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED! PUBLIC RELEASE TO FOLLOW PROJECT ACQUITTAL AND PRODUCER REVIEW.
SIZZLE PRODUCTION NEARING COMPLETION AFTER TEMPORARY COVID DISRUPTION Feb 2022
FUNDING HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR SIZZLE REEL PRODUCTION AND FILMING BEGINS IN MAY 2021.
CAST AND CREW OPENINGS TO BE POSTED VIA BLOG
