In the digital era, talking to your students about technology is one of the most important things we can do as educators. This is easier said than done.

That’s why we made The Cost Of Convenience. It’s a conversation starter that creates an opportunity for you to discuss one of the most defining, consequential relationships your students will have in their lifetime- their relationship with technology.

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Hear from parent and teacher, Michele Monigold, on the impact of The Cost of Convenience.

BRING THE COST OF CONVENIENCE TO YOUR SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY

Host an in-person or virtual screening, you can inspire a dialogue that can transform lives and prepare your students for the future.

"The Cost of Convenience" delves deep into the coagulating web of how internet platforms are reshaping our world in often unnoticed ways. At its core, the film is a clarion call, highlighting the far-reaching impacts of technology on our mental health, community structures, democratic processes, and fundamental human rights. Our students were highly engaged.”

-Anusha Arumugam

Impact Screenings

The Cost of Convenience is a tool designed to stimulate dialogue about a complex subject that affects everyone; the human relationship with technology.

Hosting or sponsoring an impact screening is an effective way to engage with your community, school or organization.

Screenings are customized for audience and venue size. Options include virtual Q&A sessions with the film’s director and cast, All screening packages include post-screening discussion prompts.

To learn more, fill out the information below.

A screening license is required to host a screening or show a film to a larger audience. A screening license for The Cost of Convenience includes:
-Access to the 90-minute film during a 24-hour screening period
-A license to host a group screening, either virtually (online), in-person, or both (online and in-person)
-Permission to advertise your screening, charge for admission, or accept donations to your cause
-Advertising materials, including images and logos from the film
-A post-screening discussion packet to help guide your group’s discussion of the film
-Screening support from our team
The screening license fee is based on group size and the license fee is as follows:
Educational Screenings:
Classroom Pricing: $495 USD
Schoolwide: $1,000
Our team also works with groups and schools who want to screen the film but do not have a budget to do so. Fill out the form below to learn more.
The film is available to screen in every major format, including theatrical.
Subtitles in various languages can be provided upon request.
Yes, the film is available with closed captions.
The film has been approved for ages 13 and up by Common Sense Media.
The Director’s Cut of the film has a runtime of 90 minutes. Chapters can be broken up to fit within a classroom setting.