A Student-Led Project
Powered by the Minority Film Institute
The Handle It series is a bold, student-driven media project that tackles real-life issues youth face every day — including peer pressure, human trafficking, and educational engagement. Created by the Minority Film Institute (MFI), the series features original short films written, performed, and produced by students in partnership with educators, artists, and mental health professionals.
The initial pilot episodes were made possible through the support of the Lower Richland Alumni Foundation, the Beamer Family Foundation, and the Federal Community Cares Grant.
Each PSA blends real experience with creative vision — delivering stories that connect, educate, and inspire.
Real Issues. Real Stories.
The Handle It PSA series was created to give students the mic — to let them speak openly about the challenges they face every day, and to do it through powerful visual storytelling.
These are more than scripted scenes. They’re based on lived experiences, real conversations, and the pressures students navigate in school hallways, online spaces, and at home. From peer influence to human trafficking to the decision to take school seriously — each story is grounded in truth and powered by student voice.
This is where real life meets real impact. And it’s told by the people who know it best.
Cast & Creative Team
The Movement Continues
The first three episodes mark the opening chapter of the Handle It movement. More stories are on the horizon, and more students will step up to lead. Future PSAs will explore topics like digital safety, life after high school, and hidden emotional struggles — all continuing the mission to spark change and conversation in schools and communities through student-created content.
Want to be part of the next chapter?
For more information, or to join our team, please contact us at [email protected].