A Belfast-based inclusive theatre company has added a hard-hitting film on the use of social media to their impressive list of work.
Kids in Control partnered up with All Saints College on the Glen Road to use their skills to raise awareness on the issue of oversharing online.
Their 'Care Don't Share' campaign highlights the dangers of using social media to share inappropriate and distressing content.
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Their story shows how the filming of a young man collapsed in Falls Park, was shared across social media sparking a stream of rumour and negative comments.
Each year, Jade Quinn, KIC's artistic director, facilitates workshops at the school and together with a group of students they get creative to raise awareness on a number of social problems.
The issue they intend to explore and content of the film is not known at the start of the project and the group then decide this after the project commences depending on what is affecting the young people and what messages they want to get out to their peers.
David Bell, Head of Year 8 at All Saints College said: "Every year KIC work with our year 8 pupils to identify issues of concern and create a short film to address it.
"This year they decided to tackle the inappropriate use of social media. An issue that not only impacts young people but also adults and the wider community. I'm extremely proud of what our pupils have produced and thankful as always to Jade and everyone at KIC for the amazing work they do."
KIC is open to young people of all abilities ages 13+ and if you would like to join a program contact the team via email kidsincontrol@hotmail.com or send a message via Facebook or Instagram @kidsincontrol1.
Kids In Control is core funded by Arts Council Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council.
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