Stuck in a creative rut, a tired artist spirals into a depressive episode, only to come out of it stronger-- and freer-- than ever.

I Don't Know What To Make For Video Awards

A girl relives the same day over and over in order to save a friend.

Restart

NOTICE ME is a non-dialogue film about a woman struggling with her mental health at school, which culminates in her imagining being stalked in the library by a ghostly figure that prevents her from completing her bio final lab report.

Notice Me

In Smile &amp; Dial, a college student experiences loneliness, but tries to hide it while working as a student caller.

Smile And Dial

Chris falls into an episode of depersonalization and is trying to feel present again. As the world around him becomings increasingly hostile, family and friends attempt reaching out to pull Chris out of his trance. Plunging deeper into his head, Chris searches for help in places he never thought he'd be.

Walking In Place

Alice becomes anxious when her friends arrive early to her tea party. As her anxiety peaks, it triggers the characteristics of her ADHD to take on the form of characters from Alice in Wonderland. Will Alice be able to find the coping skills to make her tea party a success?

The Tea Party

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A Chicago-based film festival about mental health. 

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