Synopsis
SAVE ME is our social impact short film following Fiona (15), a teenager navigating a series of unsafe and unstable situations—both at home and in her wider environment—and Dean (13), who is silently battling the grief of losing his mum. Their paths cross after a chance encounter in the park, sparking an unexpected friendship.
As Fiona becomes increasingly entangled in pressures far beyond her control, the strength of their bond is tested. We meet them as they leap into a taxi, beginning a journey in search of freedom—but the question remains:
will they make it to safety?
A powerful and emotional story about vulnerability, choices, and the quiet, everyday heroes who choose not to look the other way.
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Project Background
In 2020, following the success of the multi-year Supporting Families Towards Safer Transitions (SFTST) project—funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), AVIARD were commissioned by Enfield Council to create a powerful legacy piece that would leave a lasting impact.
Amani, who had already developed strong relationships with young people at Unity Hub @ Craig Park, a youth club in Edmonton, led a series of creative workshops to capture their lived experiences, insights, and ideas.
SAVE ME was then written and directed by our very own visionary founder Amani Simpson, who was previously the producer and protagonist of the acclaimed 2019 short film ‘AMANI’ starring Hollywood Actor, Joivan Wade
(now with over 4 million Youtube views).
To maximise the impact of the project, we assembled an experienced production team and cast a group of talented young actors, including popular YouTuber and TikToker ASmxlls, alongside rapper Lightz.
SAVE ME delivers a gripping and emotionally charged call to action, urging audiences to unite in tackling the national crisis affecting so many of our young people. The film explores critical themes such as grooming, child criminal exploitation, and extra-familial harm. It also highlights the urgent need for more peer and community-based active bystanders to step forward and make a difference.
"Yes it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a community to raise a generation"
Really eye opening for people who have no idea what goes on and who probably blame the young ones without this knowledge.. a must see for everyone”
“I've just watched this at work and cried, my breath was taken away! So powerful and looking forward to using with the children we work with. Thank you. A brilliant piece of work”
“All teaching staff were really impressed with the way Amani balanced his message (quite a scary one for Year 5/6) with humour yet keeping the underlying message strong...”
Workshops That Spark Change
Engage. Empower. Equip
Our SAVE ME engagements bring the film to life and deliver unique, thought-provoking and interactive sessions that inspire real change in both young people and adults.
Whether you’re a school, college, or organisation working with children, our sessions are designed to:
• Deepen understanding of exploitation, grooming, and extra-familial harm
• Build empathy, reflection, and safer choices
• Strengthen school-wide approaches to wellbeing, behaviour, and safeguarding
Tailored for students (Year 5 to college) and professionals alike, our workshops offer a powerful platform for reflection, conversation, and action.
Ready to inspire change and strengthen your community from the inside out?
Want some more info about our 'SAVE ME' Workshops or Training?"
Our film is being used nationally as a training tool in schools, professional and community settings to help educate and empower viewers. Our team will be running workshops for young people and training for professionals and key stakeholders on how to use our digital resources and additional content.
Dive Into The Official Playlist
Below is a playlist of content that accompanies the SAVE ME short film:
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In addition to the film, there is a digital handbook and extra content that can be used to enhance the learning around the key themes such as grooming, child criminal exploitation, intimidation, and control and many more.
