Quaranteen Voices

youth discovering meaning through narrative film

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In the summer of 2020, seven Lasallian high school students from across the country created films reflecting on their experiences inside the COVID-19 pandemic.

Their thoughts. Their feelings. Their words.

“Touching… Authentic… Wise. Each of these videos offers a glimpse of hope and a lesson to get through uncertainty.”

Tony Behan, teacher at De La Salle New Orleans

“I was able to relate to all of the films, which really showed me that I’m not alone in my experience.”

Katie, student at Justin-Siena Napa ’22

“These films are all about the teenage experience. We all lived through shelter-in-place differently and we all made use of the resources we had available to produce these videos. We took advantage of what we could control, and I like seeing how everyone adapted and overcame their circumstances.”

Mariana, student filmmaker at Christian Brothers Sacramento ’21

“At school, I was more quiet and not very open with my feelings. With filmmaking, I can get more personal and really express what I want to share.”

Briana, student filmmaker at La Salle Pasadena ’20
5x4, by Jonas Gonzales
In this cinematic documentary filmed from multiple perspectives, Jonas ventures outdoors to reconnect with the lessons of his Kairos retreat experience.
Tell Your Story, by Makaeo Cons-Scala and Kyle Alfon
In a desolate Los Angeles nearing an apocalypse, a Senior in quarantine records video diaries to preserve his legacy for the next generation.
Dear Corona, by Mariana Garcia
In a series of letters to Corona, Mariana shares her true feelings and reflects on lessons learned through love and loss.
The Five Stages of Being a Quaranteen, by Annie Hoang
Inspired by her favorite coming-of-age films, Annie opens an insightful window into her generation’s defining experience.
Wild Child, by Briana Beddawi
In this experimental film, Briana navigates the taunting of her phone and the whispers of nature to find her authentic voice.
To the Invisible Crowd, by Zach Van Zandt
In this vlog-style mockumentary, an aspiring YouTube personality attempts to make his family’s dysfunctional quarantine homelife compelling to audiences.