When Today Ends

When Today Ends is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by Michael Leoni. The film explores themes of mental health, [...], and cyberbullying through a found-footage narrative style. It stars Jacqi Vene, Gavin Leatherwood, Angel Guadalupe, and Derick Breezee.

Plot

The film follows four teenagers, Jenna, Nick/Nicole, Megan, and James, who document their final moments on social media using the hashtag #WhenTodayEnds. Through self-recorded videos, they reveal their experiences with depression, bullying, identity issues, and family conflict.

Cast

• Jacqi Vene as Jenna
• Gavin Leatherwood as Nick/Nicole
• Angel Guadalupe as Megan
• Derick Breezee as James

Production

Michael Leoni was inspired to create the film after observing cases of teenagers broadcasting suicides online. Research for the film included consultation with individuals affected by bullying and discussions with transgender individuals to inform character development. The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, using a found-footage and selfie-style approach, with actors recording portions of their performances to maintain a realistic, vlogger-style perspective.

Reception

Critical response highlighted its depiction of teen mental health and social pressures. Some reviews noted the intensity of the subject matter, which may not be suitable for all audiences.

Release

When Today Ends was released on May 14, 2021, and distributed by Kandoo Releasing. It became available on multiple Video-On-Demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.