New digital 'whodunnit series spotlights epidemic of image-based abuse
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A new digital whodunnit comedy series puts the spotlight on the dangers and growing epidemic of image-based abuse and bullying. Inspired by millennial television shows like Gossip Girl, The Sender is based around a group of prefects who have a final night of debauchery at a bach before taking on their roles and responsibilities in their final year of school. But as the night unravels, anonymous messages hit their phones with secrets and scandals threatening their carefully crafted personas. According to Netsafe, there's been an 88% increase in reports since 2019 with 40% of these coming from under 21-year-olds. The series has been shot specifically and only for social media with the 18 episodes on Instagram and Tik Tok. Director Liv McClymont and producer Jessica Todd join Culture 101 to discuss their latest project.
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