Will You Be My Friend?

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We all know what it feels like to try and make a friend. Whether it’s an awkward hello, turning up to a party alone, or telling a joke that doesn't quite land, the pursuit of friendship isn't always easy.

Now imagine navigating all of that as a little kid.

Will You Be My Friend? explores the world of friendship through children - aged 5 to 8 - who are struggling socially. Some are shy, some feel like they don’t fit in, others simply haven’t found “their tribe” yet. They want to make a friend - but don’t know where to start.

Enter The Friendship Centre. Here, a team of psychologists help children build the confidence and social skills to form real, lasting connections with other kids. Each child is then sensitively matched on a play date with a potential new friend from their local area. 

Will You Be My Friend is produced for the 鶹 by Five Mile Films

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Your child must be aged 5–8 between 20 July and 23 August 2026.

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