OUT THERE is a series of 5 short documentary portraits exploring the experiences of inspiring youths growing up in small towns in the age of connectivity.
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The series is available to watch on TELUS Optik TV, channel 8.
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OUT THERE
A young woman from Fort McMurray, AB, entered a global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science and won. Maryam Tsegaye reflects on her family, community and sense of self, before leaving home to start a new life far from home.
Director: Sebastian Hill Esbrand
Fort McMurray, Alberta
NISIHKASON LEX
Lloydminster, Alberta
As an activist and a member of the Sucker Creek First Nation, Alexa has advocated for Indigenous rights issues her whole life. Now through her Digital Voices project, she is helping youth talk openly about hardship.
Director: Kaayla Whachell
I CONTAIN MULTITUDES
Prince George, British Columbia
At 16, Grace is a triple threat. She sings, plays piano concertos, and has won a major honour at the international speech arts competition at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The greatest challenge now is to figure out how to do life.
Director: Nima Gholamipour
STAND HERE
Cranbrooke, British Columbia
At 10 years old she begged her dad to take her to see a Flaming Lips concert. Fast forward 3 years and Nell Smith has now recorded 9 songs with the band. From mega fan to collaborator all before hitting high school.
Director: Rhi Blossom
UNSHOOK
Red Deer, Alberta
At 18, René was ambitious to start a life of university, activism and adulthood, until death touched his family. Taking a step back to reflect, René learns the truth of navigating grief, growth and the nature of change.
Director: Aya Garcia
