Breaking the Stigma

Brains in Danger

November 2017 •French

For the past 20 years, the world has seen an alarming decrease in IQ and a rise of autism and behavioral disorders. This international scientific investigation reveals how chemicals in objects surrounding us affect our brain, and especially those of fetuses.

Warrendale

June 1967 •English

This ground-breaking cinéma-vérité classic documents five weeks in the lives of twelve residents of a home for emotionally disturbed children. It is the first in the form that King later described as actuality drama. All the action is spontaneous and undirected, with neither interviews nor narration. The theme is the outrage of life. The children asked the filmmakers, Why is it that whenever pictures of us are put in the papers, our faces are blacked out. What is so awful about us that we cant be seen? They wanted to be filmed so that they could be seen.

Hold mig fast. Før jeg forsvinder

April 2023 •Danish

Exergo

May 2024 •Basque

Departing from peripheral details of some paintings of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, a female narrator unravels several stories related to the economic, social and psychological conditions of past and current artists.

Weathered

November 2023 •English

Three teenagers openly share personal stories of struggle, resilience, and growth in this exploratory documentary that highlights the incredible ability in teens to weather through tumultuous inner battles.

Connecting the Dots

November 2020 •English

Connecting the Dots takes on the subject of mental health through the voices of young people around the world.

Generation C

February 2022 •Dutch

Due to the measures taken by the government, students have fewer and fewer prospects for a meaningful future. Life is on pause and society is kept in fear. The confidence in a bright future is gone. Even after 18 months, there is still no light at the end of the tunnel. The many promises have not yet changed this situation. In this moving documentary, young people give an idea of the impact of the measures on their lives. Is there still hope or has the damage already been done?

Silent Cry

May 2023 •English

Silent Cry tells the tragic story of Marcella, a young girl who lost her battle with depression in 2021.

The Lens Within Me

Invalid date •English

An original semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama very loosely inspired by Max Hechtman's adolescence and college experience as a young filmmaker.

Le Dévoreur de Couleurs

January 2025 •French

Boots

November 2015 •English

A teenager recounts a terrible night in the city where he ends up drunk and unhappy at a 24 hour diner. There, he has an encounter with a sweet, inviting family that leaves him feeling a little less lonely.

Small Steps

February 2025 •English

A short film by Tea & reflection addressing mental health issues in students.

The Star of Therapy

August 2019 •English

When Kendra is admitted into group therapy, she becomes overly competitive about completing her weekly goals.

Nothing to Worry About

May 2024 •English

After rumours about his girlfriend (Paige) begin circulating within his social circle, Eddie begins to struggle with his anxieties and paranoia as they eat their way through his composure.

Adultolescence

May 2011 •English

Award-winning dramedy Adultolescence follows Lea May, a Chinese-American woman who returns home after being disowned. Trapped behind her own camera lens, she battles cultural pressure and family tensions while refusing to leave until she makes peace with her immigrant mother— and herself.

You Okay?

March 2023 •English

A depressed man spirals as he struggles to open up about his mental health. James, a mid-20s modern day man, has battled with anxiety and depression for an unknown amount of time. It’s unclear what caused is and the solution is even more ambiguous. While he has a loving group of friends and a caring partner, he cannot bring himself to open up, even when directly asked about it. This causes an inner conflict for James. He cannot speak about it, he can’t resolve his issues and the contemplative suicidal thoughts are too extreme to entertain. And so he is trapped with his life sentence, with his mind as his prison. He indulges in substance abuse and often imagines pretend scenarios to escape, but these fleeting feelings only make matters worse.

Adolescent Window

July 2025 •English

While their girlfriend is on a trip, Harrison reminisces on his old apartment's bedroom window, one much higher up than his current one.

Salience

March 2019 •Tagalog

Jane is a 12-year old girl living with Childhood Schizophrenia. Her sister, Jessie, leaves her in the care of their Tita Hilda to study back in Manila. But during her stay, Aunt Hilda is having a hard time dealing with her niece’s illness because of her lack of knowledge of the situation.

Pantry of Memories

Invalid date •English

A mentally exhausted chef revisits memories she had long supressed through food, allowing her to find closure.

Sludge

May 2024 •English

A young woman must confront her inner demons personified as a swamp monster in a battle for self- acceptance.