Super Human Anxiety
Movie Trailer
Super Human Anxiety follows Whitney, a teenage girl whose strong emotions ignite into superhuman strength. When her elevator breaks down, she must decide if she can trust her teacher to help calm her anxiety — or, say nothing and stay stuck.
EVERY HERO HAS A BEGINNING, AND THIS IS WHITNEY’S
Whitney has had these strong emotional reactions all her life, but always felt she couldn’t truly be herself. In this situational proof of concept film, we meet Whitney at the start of her journey to discovering her true potential.
Director: Ashley Maria
Writer: Ashley Maria
Starring: Alexis Jacquelyn Smith, Plastic Martyr
Producers: Lea-Ann W. Berst, Melissa Balint
IMDb: LINK
Keywords: Teen Anxiety, Origin Story, Family Friendly, Young Adult
Runtime: 8:42 minutes
Release: 2024 festival launch / January 2026 streaming release
A SUPERHERO FILM WITH MEANING
“Super Human Anxiety” is a superhero film highlighting —
- the importance of self-care, and
- the need for providing support to those silently struggling.
In support of these messages, our impact partner, Give an Hour, has designed resources for youth and young adults, their mentors, and their support networks to have real conversations around anxiety.
RESOURCES (click to download)
- Movie Discussion Guide an invaluable tool for teachers, counselors, and mentors providing a structured framework to facilitate meaningful conversations.
WATCH IN A GROUP SETTING
Groups must obtain a Public Performance Rights License to exhibit the film.
