Mobile Media Week 5 by Eli Halpert

Brainstorm Idea number 1 - The main idea I am choosing

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:01:05 UTC

The problem is... Tik Tok doomscrolling

TikTok addiction is the compulsive overuse of the platform where users become trapped in endless scrolling through algorithmically-perfected content, leading to time distortion, decreased productivity, and negative impacts on mental wellbeing.

The Tik Tok algorthim plays a major role on keeping people attached to the screen for a while
Social Validation and the dopamine that someone recievs from liking a video and commenting on something
This impacts daily life and can affect sleep schedules especially. Tik Tok usage has played a major role in my life

Brainstrom Idea number 2-

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:05:46 UTC

The problem is... heated political arguments within the family.

Heated political arguments at the dinner table transform family gatherings into battlegrounds where differing ideologies clash, relationships strain, and the simple act of sharing a meal becomes an exercise in navigating emotional minefields.

This can create family division because some family members may view things differently. I see this all the time with my dad's side of the family, and it can be scary sometimes.s
Generational gaps make a significant difference, as specific age groups favor certain things that others may not.
Holiday stress- no one wants to have arguments while they are trying to relax either on vacation or after a long day of work

Brainstorm Idea number 3-

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:10:32 UTC

The problem is... Misleading information spreading.

Misinformation spreads like wildfire across digital landscapes, outpacing truth through emotional manipulation and algorithmic amplification, eroding societal trust and creating real-world consequences as people make decisions based on falsehoods they believe to be facts.

Emotional stress can build heavily as false information could be spread exaggerating details. I have been aprt of this first hand and it is not fun.
Source confusion can also become complicated as people pass off information quickly which will be hard to pinpoint the person who started it.
Attention- lots of people crave this leading to a higher sense of engagement from other people leading to even less accurate information being spread.

Style Example (1)

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:13:02 UTC

Style Example (2)

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:13:24 UTC

Style Example (3)

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:13:52 UTC

Style Example (4)

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:14:20 UTC

Style Example (5)

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:15:36 UTC

Video Example

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:17:16 UTC

I like this video because it talks about ways that we can stop doomscrolling.

Video Example (2)

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:18:16 UTC

This video talks about the dangers of doomscrolling and how it can be harmful to many people.

Video Example (3)

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:24:04 UTC

I thought this video was a bit funny. But I do think that it is true. Sometimes I think TikTok is listening to me, and when it listens to me, it pays attention to what I like, leading me to be more interested in what I'm viewing.

Screenplay Questionnaire

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-25 05:40:18 UTC

What/who is the film about?
The film is about the average person who is on TikTok and scrolls for hours on end at night or during the day, and I would like to show the dangers of it.
Who is your audience (what type of people would go to this film? Be specific!)
My audience would be anyone who goes through this problem and has TikTok. This seems vague, but there are many people who go through this problem, and I would also like to reach new members so we can make sure they know how to avoid this.
What is the important point this screenplay should make?
The important point that this screenplay should make is the dangers of staying on the app too long and the damage that it can cause. There is not much benefit to ruining your sleep schedule or anything else to have a bit more enjoyment for an hour.
What do you want the audience to do and/or feel?
I want the audience to feel motivated and to find ways that they can stop this addiction, which will hopefully lead to better and healthier lives.
Please describe a minimum of two characters using this guide
Jordan( Age 17)Jordan was short, skinny, with tons of acne, sitting in his bed, looking at his phone. As he went through TikTok scrolling with his dry hands, he realized that he had spent 2 hours more than he had anticipated on the app. Trying to fall alseep he was caught under the spell of the app and woke up grumpy the next morning.
Bella (Age 49) A big woman named Bella sat on her couch after a long day of work. She took off her yellow dress, revealing her unhealthy body, and sat upon her couch, letting her dark legs sit up on the coffee table as she pulled out her phone and started to scroll on TikTok.
Why does this story matter to you? Why did you choose it?
This story matters to me because I have gone through the same issues. I have started to work on this myself, but at times, I can get caught up in the app, and I want to work on that. I also see people I care about fall into this trap, and I want to make sure that that will not happen.
- Why will your audience be interested in this?
  My audience will be interested in this because lots of people want to work on this, but do not have any ideas on how to fix it. This will be a place where they can come and learn about the dangers of this app.
How will you grab their attention
The main way I will grab their attention is by listing dangers off in the first place, showing how scary it can be if you fall into the trap of scrolling for a while. After that, I will ease my way into it, making sure people are comfortable with trying to better themselves.

Final Reflection

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-27 04:11:43 UTC

Final Screenplay

ehalpert27_1_1 — 2025-06-27 23:47:31 UTC