🎬 UNSPOKEN — A Movement in the Making

(Story Format — Present Tense)

UNSPOKEN is never just a film. It breathes like a movement, pulsing through campuses, timelines, and silent dorm rooms. It aims to awaken the unspoken struggles of youth — especially students who laugh by day and cry by night

🎯 Who It Speaks To

UNSPOKEN speaks directly to Nigerian university students, particularly those at University of Abuja. It targets young Nigerians aged 18–30, the ones scrolling through Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, and X (Twitter), carrying invisible scars. It also draws the attention of mental health advocates and organizations, inviting them to echo its message.

📽️ Teaser Phase – The Silence Breaks

Before the film reaches the screen, the movement starts online. Short, emotional teaser clips hit social platforms. They grip the heart, stir questions, and expose wounds many hide.

"They said men don’t cry. So I learn to bleed in silence.”
“Not all wounds bleed.”

These words float across WhatsApp group chats, course platforms, TikTok loops, and reels — breaking the ice for a deeper conversation.

🚶🏽‍♀️ Awareness Phase – The Walk

Branded T-shirts flood the campus with bold phrases like “Silence is Heavy.” Volunteers, cast, and supporters walk in teams, handing out flyers and sparking curiosity. The atmosphere changes. Students pause. They ask questions. They connect.

Influencers like Monch and digital creators repost the shirts and messages. The film’s heartbeat gets louder as it marches through the halls and quads of the university.

🎟️ The Open Day Experience – The Impact Begins

The campaign culminates in a ticketed screening event that feels less like a movie night and more like a healing space.

Attendees pay between ₦500–₦1,000, affordable for students. The event includes:

A full film screening

A mental health talk led by licensed therapists

A cast Q&A, where students ask raw, real questions

An interactive open mic session where silence turns into stories

Guests enjoy free snacks, and lucky attendees win T-shirts in a raffle draw. The air feels lighter as students begin to realize they are not alone.

🎨 Digital Posters – The Visual Voice

Posters go up across every department, notice board, and hostel door. They carry heavy imagery:

A cracked heart sits beneath the bold title: UNSPOKEN – Not All Wounds Bleed

A split image of Femi smiling on one side and crying on the other, beneath the caption: Silence is Heavy

These visuals do not beg for attention — they demand it.

📱 Ticketing Strategy – The Rollout

The campaign simplifies ticketing. Students buy tickets through class reps, departmental heads, and online forms (via Google Form or Linktree).

Flyers, IG stories, and WhatsApp statuses carry the links. Students repost, reshare, and respond. The buzz grows louder with every ping.

🎬 Zuma Film Festival Submission – Going National

UNSPOKEN stretches its wings. The team prepares to submit the film to the Zuma Film Festival, pushing its voice to a national level.

The submission includes:

A subtitled version of the short film

A gripping logline and synopsis

A director’s bio

A high-quality poster design (JPEG)

With October–November in sight, the team aligns timelines and assets. The mission expands beyond campus.

💭 Final Note – The Echo

UNSPOKEN stands as more than entertainment. It becomes a voice, an awakening, a safe space.

It uses storytelling to:

Spark real conversations

Reduce stigma

Give expression to pain too often hidden

It tells students everywhere:

Your silence matters. Your story matters.
Let the silence be heard.