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Behind the Scenes (2026) | Short film by Valentina El Harizi x

#HalfTheStory #digitalwellbeing #shortfilms In collaboration with #HalfTheStory, Behind the Scenes is an Oscar-qualified, award-winning short film that explores the question: Since when has an image had more value than the real thing? Behind the Scenes is a personal look into what we all know to be true: the lives we view on screens are only #HalfTheStory. It's a story of how screens impact our identities, relationships, and mental health. Behind the Scenes underscores the importance of reflecting on one's digital wellbeing – how tech can support our emotional, social, and physical health rather than harm it. –––––––––––––––––––––––– More about #HalfTheStory – #HalfTheStory is a leading non-profit dedicated to improving the next generation’s relationship with technology. #HalfTheStory is on a mission to reach 1 in 4 kids in the next five years, getting one step closer to making digital wellness education accessible to every young person on the planet. Learn more about our offerings for teens and teachers on our website: halfthestoryproject.com More about the film – Conceived as a call to action for the first generation that truly grew up with smartphones, Behind the Scenes explores the gap between online appearance and emotional reality, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways screen addiction shapes intimacy, identity, and mental health. Film Screening event, Feb 2026 – Understanding the themes explored in the film, Larz May, the founder of #HalfTheStory, joined us for a post-screening conversation to discuss the impact of social media on identity, relationships, and mental health. –––––––––––––––––––––––– AWARDS ★ Winner — Best Student Short Dallas International Film Festival (Oscar-Qualifying) ★ Septimius Awards Nominee — Best American Actress CAST Her — Valentina El Harizi Him — Max Johnson Credits Written & Directed by Valentina El Harizi Production — BlanK Productions, LLC Cinematography — Benjamin Gaskell Produced by Claudia M. Pardiñas Ocaña Editor — Michael Frost Sound Design — Laura Taylor Costume Design — Valentina El Harizi Production Design — Daniela Pineda-Iriarte Music Supervisor — Lilah Obregon-Wilson Colorist — Dustin Wadsworth Composer — Andrew Hollander Special Thanks Francisca Moraga Lopez — Community Engagement Coordinator, Glenstone Museum (Potomac, Maryland) Instagram — @blankproductionsco Director — @valentinaelhariziInstagram