Social Anxiety(NaN)

Downtown Owl(en)

In 1983 Owl, North Dakota, the lives of three residents – elderly Horace, who spends his afternoons reminiscing in the local coffee shop; teenage Mitch, depressed backup quarterback star player-power-horse; and newly appointed high school English teacher Julia – along with those of the town's other residents, are upended by a historic whiteout blizzard.

Alone(en)

A college student seeks help from his friend after encountering a horrific and mentally challenging vision

Two Ways Home(en)

Soul-touching and moving, TWO WAYS HOME compassionately follows Kathy (Tanna Frederick), a woman newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is released from prison on good behavior and returns to her country home in Iowa to reconnect with her estranged 12-year-old daughter (Rylie Behr) and her cantankerous elderly grandfather (Tom Bower). Her return home is turbulent and a rough, unwelcome transition in which Kathy must come to terms with her diagnosis and its implications on her identity, while also realizing that her family was happier when she was gone. Conflict with her family intensifies as she struggles to keep her head above water, putting her self-worth and well-being to the ultimate test.

JONES(en)

Jones' inner demons threaten to take over her life unless she outruns the voices in her head and the ticking of time.

Metanoia(en)

A gripping short film by Maxwell James delves into the impact of knife crime and gangs on mental health. Set in South London, it follows a torn protagonist descending into darkness after his father's wrongful arrest.

Taboo(en)

Naureen Shah's life is turned upside down when her best friend, Yousef Ahmed, tries to die by suicide, a Cardinal sin in Islam. The fallout that ensues with their friendship, his family, and the greater community traps and alienates Yousef, when all he needs is the understanding and support of the people he loves.

Odayaka(ja)

Saeko and Yukako live together in a small apartment complex in Tokyo. After the Tohoku earthquake in 2011, both live in a state of unease. Saeko, who is in a divorce, is worried that her daughter is exposed to radiation. Yukako is also afraid of radiation and tries to convince her husband to move. The two become friends after Yukako tries to save Saeko after a suicide attempt.

The Indestructible(en)

James, a disturbed high schooler retreats from a culture of prescription drugs, religion, and a near-constant stream of harassment into a comic-book fantasy world he’s created featuring a hero called The Indestructible. Increasing pressure from his mother, fellow students and his teachers eventually push him to the breaking point, and the lines between fantasy and reality, which were already beginning to blur, shatter entirely after a violent encounter with a school bully.

CLUMP & THUD, THUD, THUD.(en)

A young woman finds herself stuck with a clump in her head. Unsure what to do about it, she roams the streets of Dublin in an attempt to rid herself of the monotonous thuds and escape her roommate's acting practise. Safe travels you old clump.

Flawed Enough(en)

Addy is having a perfectly normal day until her online girlfriend surprises her with a proposed first meeting. She should be over the moon. Except there's a problem. Addy hasn't told her she's deaf. Torn by the possibility of meeting her girlfriend but having it all go wrong, Addy struggles to decide whether she should go to the meeting or not. Luckily, her sister is there to help. Until she isn't. And suddenly, meeting Isla isn't a choice anymore. It's a last wish

All in Favor(es)

At a downtown Madrid building, an ordinary meeting of neighbors commune to vote on a change of elevator. However, the event escalates into a full-blown conflict after the unexpected announcement that a new, mentally ill tenant will rent an apartment.

Hustle on Lombard(en)

Two estranged brothers, one a drug addict, the other, a schizophrenic, struggle to face their demons in the streets of Baltimore.

Watchtower(en)

When Freddie hits rock bottom Lily offers a way out. Freddie must overcome his demons and allow Lily's love to be his source of strength, or lose the life they share forever.

Incinerate(es)

Álvaro has long felt that his life has lost all meaning. Just as chaos threatens to overwhelm him, a mysterious young woman appears, offering what might be his last hope.

Humboldt(es)

Caio(pt)

The teenage aspiration for independence crashes like an aggressive wave of loneliness. Some drown. In a century where the normal has been transformed into hiding behind lenses, Caio does not learn how to express his feelings, which ends up costing him his life. Only then, the space to explore the boy's suffering appear. Marisol, Elena, and Artur cope with the loss of Caio in different ways. The Brazilian independent film, created by two teenagers, offers a profound reflection on the fragility of existence, the risks of isolation, the power of hope, and the importance of unbreakable bonds formed in moments of shared pain.

Fear Strikes Out(en)

True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

Downfalls High(en)

When reserved and lonely teenager Fenix meets popular high school girl Scarlett, the two form a bond that shapes the rest of his life.

Life’s a Bitch(en)

Bradley is a loner. After numerous, failed, suicidal attempts, he hires a Hit Man on the Internet. Celebrating his last night on Earth, Bradley goes drinking and meets the beautiful Monica. They share a few hours together and agree to meet up again the following night. Problem is, Bradley already has a date... with the Hit Man!

With You(en)

Evelyn, a young author, loves spending time with her main character, Lucas, whom she has become extremely close to. But as the demons of her past haunt her, she finds herself falling for him, and must choose between getting caught up in a fantasy or letting him go.