Mental Filmness 2024 Virtual Festival

Short Films Block No. 5

Expired November 4, 2024 3:00 AM
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7 films in package
The Feast
It’s just another [excruciating] meal for Vienna - until an offer to conquer her greatest fear in ‘three simple steps’ arrives. Desperate for freedom from her fear of eating, Vienna takes the offer up - only to realize she bit off far more than she can chew... As Vienna is taken through these three escalating steps to conquer her fear, she also discovers just how resilient she is, ultimately fighting anorexia back in the most defiant way possible: by reclaiming her autonomy in eating.
Reya's World
Reya’s World delves into the raw and poignant struggle of a young woman navigating the depths of depression. Feeling trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of isolation, Reya finds solace and gradual healing through small moments of self-connection and genuine friendships, gradually lifting the heavy burden that envelops her.
8/20/2008
Lyzie is a lost and depressed young woman, convinced that all her misfortunes are due to the death of her parents 14 years ago. Just as she hits rock bottom, an unexpected event will disrupt her past, present, and future. The orphan will have to juggle between the inexplicable, friendship, and suffering in an attempt to change the course of her life.
Miscarried
Based on the 2017 viral comic, Orthodox Jewish cartoonist Chari Pere adapts her harrowing miscarriage experience into her first animated short and directorial debut. Chari openly shares her story in the hopes of creating conversations in the Jewish community & beyond, and to make sure that nobody suffers alone.
Expo In Vivo
A young mother suffering from OCD decides to see a psychotherapist to face her biggest fear.
Sobriety
How do we cope with trauma and abandonment? Church? therapy? or...alcohol? Isley (Daniella Ochman) and Dr. Rein (Ashley-Lauren Elrod) are on a mission to achieve atonement for Isley, but she is having a hard time doing so due to her alcoholism, mental illness, and traumatic experiences.
Closed captions available
Gently Down The Stream
A young college graduate with bipolar disorder is preparing for a job interview with the help of her roommate, but things take an unexpected turn upon her success.
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It’s just another [excruciating] meal for Vienna - until an offer to conquer her greatest fear in ‘three simple steps’ arrives. Desperate for freedom from her fear of eating, Vienna takes the offer up - only to realize she bit off far more than she can chew...

As Vienna is taken through these three escalating steps to conquer her fear, she also discovers just how resilient she is, ultimately fighting anorexia back in the most defiant way possible: by reclaiming her autonomy in eating.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Genre
    Horror, Dark Comedy
  • Director
    Olivia (Autumn) Rennie
  • Screenwriter
    Olivia (Autumn) Rennie
  • Producer
    Olivia (Autumn) Rennie
  • Cast
    Alex Matic; Mark Talman
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