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Every college has its groups, but art college groups, they're something else.

Over there.

Hashtag breakfast, babe.

Not if you want me to digest my food.

Oh, how about with Sam and whoever that guy is? That guy is Lenny.

I feed him in hall.

And if he starts playing that guitar, it's a hard no.

Need some alone time anyway.

Wait, but we've only been hanging out for like five minutes. I mean, it's

basically just the queue.

Nyla, for me that's epic.

So, I just need to figure out which group I belong to.

Shouldn't be too hard.

We'll weather any storm And we'll ride it to the end To stay connected

Don't wish it all away

I hope we'll always stay

Electric friends

Is that you?

It is indeed.

But you look hideous.

In 20 years, you look back on what you're wearing now and feel the same

fashion oblivion.

We thought we looked great because, for the time, we did.

What you see here is a sign of the times I lived in. Now I want to know about

your time.

For this group task, you will make a 60 -second film that tells me everything I

need to know about being a teenager today.

Have a clear message and don't be boring.

Groups will be emailed later.

So check your inboxes.

I thought I was done with this stuff.

What's that?

You didn't really go to high school, did you? No. I started modelling at 14,

so... Oh, you missed out on teenage cliques and all that catty glory.

But this isn't high school.

Meaning? Meaning this project could be the first step towards a potential

group. Ugh!

Not ugh, more...

complicated yet happy like you read about in YA novels.

My opinion of humanity is low. I'm between the ages of 13 and 19, even

So, no, it won't be that.

Hey, how'd it go?

Did you rock their world with your adorable face? I think maybe I did. They

my look was the look they were looking for.

That is a lot of the word, look.

I know. Maybe things are finally happening for me.

But why haven't they called yet?

A watched phone never rings.

That's actual science.

So, groups are in, and despite Lee's pessimism, I'm pretty sure mine has high

friend group potential.

this is how you see this scene playing out.

Who are you?

Sinjin, film director. Pleased to meet you.

And are all film directors called Sinjin? In your imagination, they are.

Now, this scene's all wrong.

You've imagined it rose -tinted, when in reality, it's like this.

So, I've been trying to learn as much as I can about filmmaking.

There are a lot of examples of how to storyboard in here. Were you really

It's called making an effort.

Have you heard of it? Yeah. I make an effort with my outfits every day. Unlike

some people.

I hate when people say some people, but they mean me.

I hate that too.

You can't agree with her.

I heard her call your band Derivative. I mean, only because they... are.

Wow. Really clawed it back there.

Why don't we talk about our ideas for the film?

So I think being a teenager is about looking good in photographs and then

posting those photographs online.

And then waiting for people to like them and say you look good.

I've worked puddles with more depth.

I'd like to do something about family.

Nope.

The film should be a documentary.

One that reflects what teenagers are actually like.

Which is what, exactly?

Self -absorbed.

Unintelligent.

Shallow. It's a very nuanced answer, take it? It's an honest one.

And I can prove it.

Why don't we focus on something we all like?

We have nothing in common.

We do.

We all like pizza. I'm gluten free. More of a fried chicken girl. I think

tomatoes are sent to kill her.

I vote we split up, make our own films, then choose the one we like.

But it's a group task. So we'll choose as a group.

Me too?

Still no phone call?

No, but that's not why I'm tidying. I'm not stressed or anxious.

I just think it's really important that we organise our spice rack. No, no, no,

no. Me too.

We are young, reckless, magical beings.

Kind of like unicorns, and unicorns don't tidy.

Okay.

Okay, I am a reckless unicorn.

I'll stop.

Just as soon as I've color -coordinated the dry pasta.

I'm gonna make a film.

And it's gonna be a really good film. Even though I've never made a film

Lenny.

Right?

Right.

Are you making a film of yourself singing about making a film? Yeah.

My group ditched me when I said that I think being a teenager means being

a lot of the time.

I don't need them, though, because my mum says that I have everything I need

inside me and I have a ton of followers online, so that'll definitely be OK.

You're perfect.

Yeah, I think so, but other people don't always agree.

Unless you're making a film about solitude, you shouldn't be here.

Oh, I'm just working on my storyboard.

You seem to be missing a group.

We're taking a break.

From each other?

You didn't exactly get off to a flying start, Nyla.

If you want to prove you deserve your place, you need to do well this week.

I know.

But you'll only get a good grade if I can see that you work together as a

In the same place, on the same film.

Just the person.

I want to up my likes on Athena Chat.

Which is my cutest?

Oh, uh, they're all cute.

Okay, so, the film. Oh, mine's so great.

I think it might be my best work.

Wait, you've finished already?

Well, I already have like a trillion hours of footage of me, so I'll just

that and add some filters.

Well, do you need any help?

I do have a question I need answering.

Oh, go shoot. Do you think Sam ignores me because I make him nervous?

Because a lot of guys get like that around me because I'm so hot.

Yeah, probably is that.

I just meant if you needed any help with the film.

No, I've got that covered.

And that is the mystery of Jesus.

What do you think?

I don't know how you come up with this stuff.

So, do you just want to follow me around all day?

Yep. Where you go, I go. A day in the life of a pop star slash artist.

I think calling me a star is a little bit much because I don't even have a

But I do have the same birthday as Daunsy.

Why black and white?

Bit solitude, I guess.

Bit obvious, though.

Shut up, imaginary film director.

And anyway, why are you a posh white guy? Because even in your imagination,

basically control everything.

Wow. I really need to work on that. True.

You have ideas, even ones that extend beyond colour palette.

You should make a movie on your own. I guess if it's good enough, the others

will pick it.

Yeah, then you can tell Ali you did it as a group. She'll never know.

I think Ali can actually smell life. You're making excuses.

Because I don't know what I'm doing.

I don't think I've ever been an ordinary teenager.

So, make it up.

I'm sorry.

Did I mention I have a lot of followers online and they get kind of sad when I

don't reply to their comments.

And I get kind of sad when I have hair in my eye.

They say the peacock is the thinnest animal on earth.

Oh, blimey.

Okay, I get it. I have a lot of followers.

But you've been messaging for an hour now.

Do you miss me?

I just think that cannot be a single other person in the world who needs to

what your favourite food is. I still don't get it to you. Music is important.

helps people when they're feeling down. Yes.

I can see how a song called The Mysteries of Cheese could be life

Wow.

This place looks amazing.

No, it doesn't.

This is not the home of reckless unicorns and I can't make me do stuff.

Where is she now?

Asleep in the wardrobe.

If she doesn't get this job, I don't know what I'm going to do.

Well, at least there's nothing left for her to clean.

There are 24 words that mean group in the English language.

I know because I looked them up.

But today I'm not going to care about any of them.

I like mine more.

Interesting, because no one else did.

But... But... Tell me, I can take criticism.

Well, like groups of friends, I get that, but the way you've shot them,

teenager's just not that happy.

No, but maybe it can be. Sometimes it feels like you might have been raised in

cult.

In a good way.

OK, yeah, I guess I kind of see what yours mean.

Yeah, they mean they're like, angsty depression, blah, yawn. That's not what

I've done.

Show us.

That was so boring.

It was hardly about teenagers.

Yes, it was. There was the brother looking after his younger sister. Sure,

liked it. But do you really see family that way?

Not really.

Didn't think so. And dude... Hardly on theme. And yours isn't ready?

It's nearly ready.

I just have one more thing to edit.

Yours is, then.

You can't agree on anything else.

Do you think Lee likes comics?

Or is she more of a graphic novel kind of girl?

I'm guessing she's more into the political commentary, Persepolis -style

novel kind of things. What do you think?

I've got no idea.

She's not exactly the talky, I'm -going -to -tell -you -all -my -secrets type.

What type is she?

She is the please stop talking to me and stop asking about my secrets type.

Well, she started band.

OK, are we just done talking about the whole lead thing already?

Oh, no.

Good, because I still don't understand how she got you to be in her film.

She asked.

And she's smart and she's passionate and she's not one of those niche types who

only care about clothes and make -up.

Right, you know you are talking to someone who wants to make jewellery for

living, yeah?

Yeah, and has a thing for an ex -fashion model.

I don't.

Like, I like... Nyla, like I like everyone.

Like I've got a lot of life to give.

Whatever, man. I've seen the drool.

Yeah, Ryan, you clearly like Lee, which is weird because she's not exactly the

friendly type.

She's friendly to me.

I get it.

You hate musicians and people who like popular things because you're miserable

and you think everyone else should be too.

I was making a documentary.

That made me look like an idiot.

It's OK.

Cool.

You just wanted to make a good film.

I hope you get an A.

Hey, Denise, what's the... Oh.

Oh, that's cool.

I didn't think I'd get it anyway.

I didn't have my hopes up or anything, so... Hello?

Protectionist character building, right?

You know what to do.

Feels good, doesn't it? Yeah!

Who cares about a tidy flat? Not me!

Who cares about a stupid job? Not me!

Because who are you?

I am a reckless unicorn!

We can't use my film tomorrow.

What? Why?

Give them a horrible person.

Cynical, not horrible.

Well, one can feed the other.

But I'm trying to change.

We'll fail the assignment, but overall, decency wins.

Hey.

Hey. I want a word with you.

I'm kind of busy right now. Turns out you give terrible advice. I should have

fucked my guns.

You forced everyone to work together?

Yes, rose -tinted and everything, because working alone has turned out to

total failure.

But trying to make some perfect group where everyone fits neatly would have

failed too. Okay, so we don't fit neatly, but we still fit.

So, shut up.

I'm the director now. To be fair, you always were.

We're electrically connected.

We're light in our own way.

We got this all together, no matter what they say.

We'll weather any storm and we'll ride it to the end. Just stay connected.

What are you doing here?

Hey, I've been looking for you guys everywhere.

Impressive.

Why don't we just move to... Perfect.

Yeah? You could... With a guy?

Yeah, we could, if we went to... Sorry.

Finally,

it's ages ago. I know, I needed to show her.

I'm here now, I just smell like apples.

Congrats. But we need your opinion on this section.

Of course you do.

Right.

So, definitely feeling better?

Definitely. If I was working right now, I wouldn't be here eating ice cream with

you.

And you wouldn't have a piece of dried pasta in your hair?

I knew I missed a bit.

Do you want me to get it for you? No, I don't care.

Reckless unicorn, remember?

One day we'll have to be responsible and boring.

And we'll care about house prices and what else do grown -ups care about?

Oh, God, I wish politicians said what to who and when.

Right, and we'll get so angry about that and we'll do things like removing pasta

from our hair.

But that day is not today.

I'm nervous.

But yesterday I couldn't even stomach beans on toast, so progress.

Yeah, you're right.

Even if it isn't perfect, at least the film's real now.

For the record.

I didn't think you were raised in a cult.

I did once start my own religion. How old were you?

Four. And it mainly involved teddy bears taking over the world.

I don't think that counts.

I would have been at my own religion, too. Oh, were you the queen of

No, I was the princess of everything.

Princesses are prettier.

Guys, I'll catch you up. OK.

Dude, you can really paint.

It's not working.

This is what it's supposed to be.

I can't make it work in this size.

You're not showing my film.

I thought you'd want to know.

I wasn't trying to be cruel.

Lucky you.

It must come naturally then.

I'm kind of in the middle of something here. I was wrong.

I thought you were shallow and self -absorbed. That's a great apology.

My school was full of people like that.

So I, uh, had my walls up.

I was wrong.

You're not like those people.

So, um, said walls are a tiny bit lowered.

It's hard to say one thing about being a teenager.

Because we're all kinds of things.

We're hardworking and glamorous sometimes.

We're happy and messy.

Sometimes we're funny.

I think being a teenager means being hungry a lot of the time.

And none of us are normal. Not really.

We're lonely.

Or defensive.

What was that gross thing you said?

A complicated yet happy friend group that you read about?

Yeah.

Guess I can give it a try.

We look out for each other and occasionally even drop the act.

With the right people, we don't have to fit in.

We can be ourselves.

Or at least try to figure out who we're going to be.

Denise,

why are you... Wait, what?

I'll call you back.

That was my agent.

Well, my ex -agent. He said I could make things right because a new label has

asked me to model for them.

We're electrically connected We're light in our own way We got this all together

No matter what they say We'll weather any storm And we'll ride it to the

end Just stay connected