Who Am I, is a short musical film about when hip hop and mental health meet. Gold and Platinum certified, Grammy-nominated (for his hit song "Freek-A-Leek") rap artist, Petey Pablo, attends his first therapy session. Follow Petey as he steps into vulnerability, confronts his past, and begins his process of healing as he normalizes therapy and seeking mental help.

Who Am I?

"To regain faith and trust in themselves, a number of different individuals embark on a fight against an inner struggle marked by self-doubt." The goal was to thematize the different types of inner struggle in an abstract and aesthetic way. Our three protagonists embark on a journey to themselves. The three worlds are connected by a continuing narrative structure that builds on each other and is carried by the music and the sound design as artistic elements. Tension, overload, letting go and coming home are the keywords that determine the pacing of our social spot Doubts. Everyone is invited to draw more strength from themselves and reflect on it. Realize that you are not alone with these doubting thoughts. Each of us struggles with ourselves. Even success does not allow us to defeat the doubts. They are barely noticeable from the outside, even if they are screaming inside. But it is up to us how much attention we pay to these voices in our head. To question the external and internal expectations and allow overload and chaos to move aside for calm and clarity. The quote at the end finishes the film with a critique of our society which profits from our self doubts and encourages us to set out on the path to more self-acceptance.

Doubts

Winner of 2 Gold and 1 Silver Telly Award, this collection of animations is based on a series of conversations with women about their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, this project aims to raise awareness for both those with this injury and those who encounter them.

Triggered

Kelsey (20s) alone in her apartment plans a final date with herself before committing suicide. But when the time comes for her to swallow a bottle of pills and take her life, the task proves to be more difficult than expected. Kelsey finds herself in the bathroom staring at a handful of pills that stares back. Confronted with her own reflection in the mirror, she realizes that ending her life may not bring the peace she imagined, and ultimately she chooses to live.

Shattered

Suicide rates in Malawi are rising. Many young people suffer in silence. Due to fear of judgement. And shortage of adequate mental healthcare. iMind, a collective of young Malawians who all have encountered mental illness, advocate on speaking out. They lower the bar by offering a hotline and providing mental health support for others.

iMind

A Canadian veteran who served in Afghanistan turns to music to help him in his battle with PTSD and to raise awareness of veteran suicide and mental health.

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