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Current Submissions – Physical + Mental Health

The films on this page have been submitted this month to our competition. Next month, they will be viewed and scored by a panel of jurors. These films are not a part of AWI’s permanent collection. To view the films in our collection, please visit our OLIVE Film Collection page.

Current Competition Submissions for:
Physical + Mental Health Short Film Competition (April 2022)

12/1/2021 - 02/28/2022

Body & Mind
Body & Mind
Nate Reynolds
A young man explains his journey with physical wellness and how it positively affects his mental health and life story.
Back To Myself
Apr
2022
Back To Myself
Jeff Bartlett
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
Like Minded
Apr
2022
Like Minded
Jeremiah Reyes
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 f...
Where The Noise Ends
Apr
2022
Two people with very different mindsets set out on the same route. Content heads-up: Suicide Ideation, Interrupting suicide attempt
The Wave Project
The Wave Project
Tony Steyger
The Wave Project is a national UK charity working closely with volunteers from the local community to offer surf-therapy to youngsters struggling with their mental, physical or emotional wellbeing. This short documentary shows just how impactful The ...
Pas De Deux
Apr
2022
Pas De Deux
Emilie Cheung
A young woman comes to terms with her new disability. Content heads-up: Audio of a car crash and sirens Tips and Guide...
You
You
Bobby Best
With a new year approaching, this piece emphasizes the importance of self-care. So many of us make the emotional/physical/mental top priority at the expense of our own. This is a self-meditative reminder that no matter how well-intentioned, "one c...
Woodlight: Field and Tree
Woodlight: Field and Tree
Erin Donovan (also composer and musician)
Woodlight: Field and Tree is short film created in Mi'kma'ki- now called Nova Scotia. At a time of disruption and chaos, and at a personal time of grief, this film was made as an invitation to listen, heal and reconnect with the natural world that we...
Catching Breath
Apr
2022
Catching Breath
Bruce Murray
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, pan...