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About YLCC Media

Reaching today's youth through relevant visual media and motivational films...

YLCC Media is an organization that is devoted to empowering today’s youth to reach their full potential, by connecting with and educating students through engaging and relevant visual media and films.

Our films highlight issues and challenges that are relevant to young people. Whether that is bullying, mental health issues, making good decisions, finding the right friends, or successfully making it through one of the transitional stages of life such as the transition from elementary school to high school…we will likely make a film about it! To keep current and cutting-edge, we produce and release a new film each year. New films premiere in the springtime with a school board and media event, followed by a nationwide release in September, aligned with the start of each new academic year.

Our first film, SOAR (Students who are Optimistic, Aware and Ready) focuses on the often difficult transition into high school, and helps students understand how to make the most of their high school years. Our second film, Rising Above tells the story of a handful of everyday Canadians who were or currently are victims of bullying in their own lives. The film chooses to focus on the positive ways in which these individuals were able to rise above their circumstances and the adversity they faced.

If you are a teacher interested in having your students attend a screening of one of our YLCC Media films, or a parent or student interested in being a part of this—we would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail at [email protected].

To register to attend one of the events at a Cineplex theatre near you, please fill out and submit the registration form here. You will hear from our YLCC Media team with confirmation of your tickets within 24 hours from the time you submit your registration. Please be advised that space in the theatres is limited, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible. Any questions about registering can be directed to [email protected].

What People Say About Us

Rising Above is a very inspiring movie to see - how victims of bullying overcame their problems without resorting to violence. Seeing this is truly motivating as I know that if I am bullied in the future, all I have to do is push forward and find a way to solve the problem that shows the bully that his words don't affect me. I have not been bullied and I am not going to pretend like I know what they are talking about, however I can definitely empathize with these people and what they've gone through.

Grade 8 Student

Markham, ON

I wanted to thank you for all of your hard work in putting together the event yesterday. I could tell that inspiring youth is a passion of yours, and after having some conversations with my class upon returning to school, I can tell you that you and your group certainly made an impact.

Brett Hall

Romeo Dallaire Public School of Ajax, ON

SOAR is an innovative presentation that clearly reinforces the main messages we try to give to our Grade 9 students when they arrive: to make wise choices about how you spend your time, and who you spend it with; and to get involved and try something new. The format is clearly upbeat and inspiring -- a great motivational experience when the documentary is combined with the activities from the enthusiastic presenters!

Teacher

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School of London, ON

You could have heard a pin drop as they all intently watched the documentary. This spoke to the relevance of the material to their lives. The discussions before, at the break and after showed how the students could so easily relate to the stories of the bullied, the bullies and the bystanders. One quiet student, who had been bullied in previous years, found the courage to speak up during the discussion and say how she realized that was the past and she could now move on. That was a truly humbling experience for the entire audience. I'm sure our students will carry this message with them throughout their remaining school years and beyond.

Julie Richardson

Castlemore Public School of Markham, ON

I just wanted to let you know that the film was very powerful! I believe that every kid in Canada should have to watch this!

Donald Cosens

Queen Elizabeth Secondary School of Surrey, BC

Rising Above is a documentary that changed the way I think about bullying. It was so touching to see how victims reacted and responded to the bullies, and how they got past the bullying. The film taught me that life is too short to hold grudges and that it's best to rise above. I learned that people aren't always bullies, but they just show bullying behaviour without realizing they're harming others. I was able to relate to both the victims and the bullies, their feelings and their actions. I've done things I regretted like the people in the documentary, and people have said things to me that I didn't appreciate, but I am able to say that I am rising above. I was very fortunate to see this movie!

Grade 7 Student

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