FRIDAY, MAY 3 - BLOCK 2 - 8:45PM
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.
Director: Olivia (Autumn) Rennie
Runtime: 10:32
Category: Narrative Short
My Intrusive Thoughts
My Intrusive Thoughts is an experimental short that compares and contrasts the realities and mindsets of someone struggling with mental health. The whole film's mission is to remind everyone that no matter how much you are struggling, you are never alone.
Director: Rachel Frank
Runtime:08:00
Category: Experimental
Saudade
On the day a girl plans to take her own life, she’s confronted by the very person who sent her spiraling to begin with.
Director: Ashlyn Nolan
Runtime: 12:10
Category: Student Short
The Heal Reel presents An InnerView in the Garden of Healing
Filmed on September 28, 2022 in Freeport, Florida on the 32-year anniversary of Kim Hilton's suicide. Her son, T.J. Hilton, opens up about mental health and his healing journey in this InnerView with Megan Caulfield. Various healing modalities were used during the interview process to include registered Psychiatric Service Animals, sound healing and grounding ("earthing").
Director: Megan Caulfield
Runtime: 27:47
Category: Documentary Short