A rebellious teenager is sent to a therapeutic boarding school with controversial methods where the treatment of a fellow classmate on his first day makes the consequences of his actions frighteningly clear. Based on writer/producer Joe Tierney’s personal experience.
SXSW 2025, Jury Award - Best Indie TV Pilot
“Immediately pulls you in, building tension with care, while the teen leads deliver raw, compelling performances. Their struggles feel real and deal with hard hitting themes, but the show holds back just enough, drawing us into the quiet complexities of their characters. The filmmaker subtly reveals the deeper fractures within this therapeutic boarding school. This pilot keeps its audience hooked – leaving us unsettled, questioning, and eager to see what’s next.”
Seriesfest 2025, Jury Award - Best Digital Short
“F*ckUps Anonymous successfully creates a world that evokes a powerful visceral reaction, drawing the audience in on both an emotional and intellectual level. It delivers an important social message with nuance, supported by well-balanced characters whose backstories are clearly understood. The creators made smart, deliberate choices in character development and maintained a tight, effective script. The narrative paints a vivid and compelling picture, with the potential for deeper complexity and evolution in future developments.”
Lighthouse International Festival, Jury Award - Best TV & Web Series