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Arts & Sciences produced a pro bono film directed by David Dearlove with executive producer Charlie Orr to highlight the negative effects of smartphones and social media on childhood.
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Who
Arts & Sciences, David Dearlove, Charlie Orr, Smartphone Free Childhood, Joe Ryrie
What
Arts & Sciences produced a pro bono film directed by David Dearlove with executive producer Charlie Orr to highlight the negative effects of smartphones and social media on childhood.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:39:48 GMT · 4h 24m ago
Where
UK ·
Why
The film aims to spark a national conversation in the UK about the impact of smartphones and social media on childhood, especially as the UK Government considers raising the minimum age for social media.
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The film uses humor and nostalgia to encourage parents and policymakers to critically examine online content children consume, aiming to drive cultural and political change around youth smartphone and social media use in the UK.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 24m agoArts & Sciences produced a pro bono film directed by David Dearlove with executive producer Charlie Orr to highlight the negative effects of smartphones and social media on childhood.
- Culture & Industry4h 24m agoArts & Sciences produced a pro bono film for the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign, using humor and nostalgia to highlight the negative impact of smartphones and social media on children.Open article