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Item Class divide in cities(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)This video project aims to highlight the persistent class divide prevalent in urban societies, showcasing the stark difference in how individuals from lower economic classes are treated compared to others. Through real-life portrayals and reflective storytelling, the video challenges societal biases that often dehumanise workers performing essential yet undervalued roles. It underscores a simple yet powerful message: every human deserves equal respect, regardless of their class or the nature of their work. The video emphasises the need to acknowledge the dignity of labour and to treat every individual, be it a domestic worker or any service provider, with courtesy and gratitude. Ultimately, this project is a call to action to look beyond social hierarchies and recognise the shared humanity that binds us all. It advocates for a more inclusive and respectful society where people are valued not by their class or occupation or from the city they belong to, but by their character and contributions.Item Inclusive urban design for physically challenged(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)This story highlights the importance of inclusive urban design for the physically challenged. It follows a student who mocks a wheelchair user, dismissing the daily obstacles faced due to poor infrastructure. However, ‘karma’ intervenes when the bully temporarily loses mobility and experiences the inclusivity in design like the access to wheelchair, facility of ramp . Through this journey, he gains empathy and recognizes the critical need for inclusive spaces in public and educational institutions. The story concludes with the bully acknowledging his mistake and offering help, reinforcing that empathy and thoughtful design can create a more equitable world for all.Item Consent and boundaries(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)The reel highlights the importance of consent and personal boundaries in relationships. It tells the story of a young couple whose budding romance takes a troubling turn when the boy crosses a line, touching the girl inappropriately. Her retreat and sadness emphasize a clear truth: Love does not equal entitlement. Consent is not optional—it’s essential. The visual narrative is a powerful reminder to respect physical and emotional boundaries.Item Toxic positivity(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)We, the students of MICA Ahmedabad, initiated a conversation to shed light on the subtle yet harmful nature of toxic positivity—where genuine emotional struggles are met with dismissive optimism. Through real-life examples, we explored how phrases like “just get over it,” “you’ll face worse,” or “go get some sun” can leave individuals feeling unseen and invalidated. One example even highlighted someone joking about a footballer’s death, revealing how empathy is often absent in everyday interactions. The discussion calls for a shift from offering sympathy or shallow encouragement to practicing true empathy. Instead of minimizing someone’s pain, the message is to acknowledge it and create space for honest emotional expression.Item Misinformation and fake news(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)The reel explores the ripple effect of misinformation. In the workings of a newsroom, where truth takes a backseat to sensationalism. A young reporter is pressurised by his boss to twist facts and turn events into scandolous headlines to maximise shock value. What follows is a satirical look at how media outlets distort stories to drive viewsership, ignoring integrity in favour of virality. Eventually, the public often eager and unquestioning, eats it up without a second thought, highlighting how people easily fall for dramatic headlines. It exposes the toxic cycle between manipulative media and credulous audience. It’s a timely reminder : in the age of viral news, truth often gets left behind – and we are all responsible for what we believe and share.Item Trolling and online hate(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)Our reel explores the theme of online hate and trolling through the story of a passionate fitness influencer who, despite lacking a polished accent and formal education, confidently shares a vlog shot at the MICA campus. However, his content is met with harsh judgment and ridicule across social media, leading to emotional distress and a moment of crisis. The narrative takes a poignant turn as it highlights the mental health impact of digital hate and the isolation it can cause. The reel ends with a powerful message-encouraging empathy over mockery, and support over criticism. It emphasizes the importance of embracing individuality and motivating people to stay true to themselves. Through this story, we aim to shed light on the damaging effects of trolling and advocate for a more compassionate online culture.Item Nomophobia(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)Nomophobia—the fear of being without one’s phone—is explored here through a fresh, emotionally resonant lens. By personifying the phone as a self-aware, caring companion, the story flips the script by asking: What if the phone doesn’t want to be the centre of your world? What if it’s the one saying, “Hey, maybe look up for a second?” The phone isn’t the enemy, but a tool that wants to be used wisely. It watches you scroll through chaos and constantly reach for it in moments that don’t really need filling. And quietly, patiently, it wishes you’d pause. The reel charts a journey from compulsive use to conscious connection. The message is simple: when we put our phones down, we don’t disconnect, we reconnect. With the world around us, and with ourselves. It’s a reminder to look up before life passes you by.Item AI Anxiety(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)An MIT study warns prolonged AI tool use may impair brain function. It reminded us of addiction/cigarettes. In India, ‘Mukesh’ from a smoking PSA captures that anxiety. We blended that symbol with a Black Mirror tone: a call to use the tool, not be a tool.Item Influencer culture and authenticity(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025-07)This project examines the rise of influencer culture and how it often distorts truth for digital fame. Through the perspective of three contrasting figures—a manipulative guru, a misleading wellness influencer, and an honest tea vendor—it shows how audiences are often attracted to appearance rather than integrity. In an era where Instagram filters and viral trends can overshadow genuine wisdom, this story reminds us of everyday heroes like the street-side chaiwala, who gains trust not through followers but through authenticity. It is a call to prioritise truth and connection over curated personas and hollow fame.Item Fomo and Social Anxiety(MICA - The Social edutainment Company, 2025)The reel explores FOMO in college life, contrasting curated social media moments with real emotional struggles. It shits from anxiety and performance pressure to mindful presence and self-connection. Through visual storytelling, it emphasizes that true fulfillment lies not in keeping up, but in showing up, for yourself, with peace and authenticity.