Art With Impact presents: Physical Health + Mental Health Short Films
This short films screening is a showcase of the winners of a special film competition sponsored by AB Korkor Foundation for Mental Health and hosted by Art With Impact. Each film explores a different intersection between physical health and mental health.
Like Minded
Two friends Jeremiah and Aska empathize with each other over similar childhood traumas, and mental health struggles and bond through a shared appreciation for biking. The chaotic and blurry film aesthetic expresses their struggle within, while they find balance through biking.
Content heads-up: mention of childhood trauma
CAST & CREW
Director: Jeremiah Reyes
Where The Noise Ends
Two people with very different mindsets set out on the same route.
Content heads-up: Suicide Ideation, Interrupting suicide attempt
CAST & CREW
Written/Directed/Shot and Edited by Lee D. Barnes
CAST – Dan Mullan and Jessica Kewley
Catching Breath
In the midst of a pandemic, individuals in Scotland take the plunge in cold water swimming, exploring how much it can help them manage depression and anxiety while supporting their physical health too.
Content heads-up: mention of anxiety, pandemic- related isolation
CAST & CREW
Writer/Producer – Bruce Murray
Narrator – Karen Bartke
Swimming Groups: Wild Dookers, Nairn Selkies, Hopeman Mermaids, Moray Wild Swimmers, and Anne Murray
Back To Myself
A man opens up about his experience post-amputation and how he found ways to focus on supporting his mental health alongside his physical health.
Content heads-up: Depression, discussion of a finger amputation
CAST & CREW
Director: Jeff Bartlett
Pas De Deux
A young woman comes to terms with her new disability.
Content heads-up: Audio of a car crash and sirens
CAST & CREW
Director: Emilie Cheung
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