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Mental Health Short Films

Short films that illuminate the experiences, challenges, and journeys of individuals dealing with mental health issues, promoting understanding and empathy.

Mental Health Short Films

Short films that illuminate the experiences, challenges, and journeys of individuals dealing with mental health issues, promoting understanding and empathy.

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Solskur

Music and visuals collide in an avant-garde exploration of the human soul.
5/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Sweden
  • 2024
  • 27 min
REVIEW

Sorta Kinda True

An urban tale of brotherhood, where personality collides with self-destruction amidst the vibrant chaos of New York City.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Last Set

A raw portrayal of a father/son dynamic amidst the perilous temptation of steroids.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

My Miracle Boy

A heartfelt ride through the depths of maternal love and fear.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Funky

A well-crafted drama celebrating the path to healing and the power of female friendship.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Desolate

An audio-visual odyssey through grief and resilience.
3/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW
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A Wild Life

A heartrending journey of an unexpected friendship that beautifully navigates the complexities of grief.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Human Sun

Darkness lurks beneath the facade of enlightenment.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Who?

A haunting exploration of mental illness that grips with chilling realism.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

The Diagnosis

A low-budget horror that peels back the layers between reality and terror.
3/5
  • Horror, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW
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Creature Comfort

An emotionally charged stop-motion, crafted with precision and heart.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

The Dark Guide

An inspiring journey of post-war PTSD and the healing power of art.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • France
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Replaced

A Ouija board session opens a doorway to the paranormal.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Esme

Unveiling the critical theme of mental turmoil in young Asian-American women.
4/5
  • Animation
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

For Existing

A heart-wrenching watch that delves into the consequences of profound loneliness on mental health.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

A drama that unveils the hidden beauty within society’s marginalized.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 25 min
REVIEW

The Night Inside

A one-shot thriller. A gripping tale of suspense and truth within the confines of a Spanish hospital.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

mELT

Discover the whimsical and moral wants/needs of humanity in this offbeat and thought-provoking short.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

OMEGA

A gripping tale of solitude and despair in a post-apocalyptic world.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Boxed In

A mysterious box unravels a tragedy within a relationship.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Adrift

An experimental micro-shot immersing audiences with haunting audio and disorienting visuals.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Somniphobia

A one-man short that explores the depths of Somniphobia with masterful cinematic craftsmanship.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Zheimer

A touching exploration of identity, memory, and the profound fear faced by those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Why

A thought-provoking drama that delves into the serendipitous encounter between two strangers.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Bodywork

A deeply poignant drama that delves into the struggle of a young actor contending with body dysmorphia.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Say My Name

A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Slicer

A psychopath’s macabre activities take an unexpected turn.
4/5
  • Horror
  • Portugal
  • 2016
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

An unflinching dive into a man’s mental anguish.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Party!

A low-budget horror that unravels a chilling tale of revenge.
3/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2018
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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Solskur

Music and visuals collide in an avant-garde exploration of the human soul.
5/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Sweden
  • 2024
  • 27 min
REVIEW

The Confessional

A bitter/sweet tale of friendship tested by time and diverging paths.
4/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Imperfect

Christine Stoddard’s personal exploration of her identity and heritage.
3/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Music to Die For

A drama that unveils the haunting echoes of The Troubles.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • Ireland
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Until the Moon is Born in the West

A haunting journey through the shadows of war.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Disconnected

Brace for a thrilling ride of twists that will leave you shocked and entertained!
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 16 min
REVIEW

More than a Wolf: Wolf 813

Unveiling the harsh truth of wildlife hunting, this documentary ignites empathy and sparks a call to action for conservation.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Dear Dad

An emotionally stirring exploration of youth suicide.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Cup of Joe

A quirky workplace comedy with a caffeinated twist.
4/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW

A Lost Sense

A heartfelt coming-of-age drama with a science fiction fusion.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 8 min
REVIEW
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Solskur

Music and visuals collide in an avant-garde exploration of the human soul.
5/5
  • Experimental, Music
  • Sweden
  • 2024
  • 27 min
REVIEW

Sorta Kinda True

An urban tale of brotherhood, where personality collides with self-destruction amidst the vibrant chaos of New York City.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Last Set

A raw portrayal of a father/son dynamic amidst the perilous temptation of steroids.
4/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

My Miracle Boy

A heartfelt ride through the depths of maternal love and fear.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 19 min
REVIEW

Funky

A well-crafted drama celebrating the path to healing and the power of female friendship.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Desolate

An audio-visual odyssey through grief and resilience.
3/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 9 min
REVIEW
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A Wild Life

A heartrending journey of an unexpected friendship that beautifully navigates the complexities of grief.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Human Sun

Darkness lurks beneath the facade of enlightenment.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Who?

A haunting exploration of mental illness that grips with chilling realism.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

The Diagnosis

A low-budget horror that peels back the layers between reality and terror.
3/5
  • Horror, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW
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Creature Comfort

An emotionally charged stop-motion, crafted with precision and heart.
5/5
  • Animation, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 11 min
REVIEW

The Dark Guide

An inspiring journey of post-war PTSD and the healing power of art.
5/5
  • Documentary
  • France
  • 2023
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Replaced

A Ouija board session opens a doorway to the paranormal.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 5 min
REVIEW

Esme

Unveiling the critical theme of mental turmoil in young Asian-American women.
4/5
  • Animation
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 3 min
REVIEW

For Existing

A heart-wrenching watch that delves into the consequences of profound loneliness on mental health.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Vince: The Punctual Vagrant

A drama that unveils the hidden beauty within society’s marginalized.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 25 min
REVIEW

The Night Inside

A one-shot thriller. A gripping tale of suspense and truth within the confines of a Spanish hospital.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

mELT

Discover the whimsical and moral wants/needs of humanity in this offbeat and thought-provoking short.
4/5
  • Experimental
  • United Kingdom
  • 2024
  • 5 min
REVIEW

OMEGA

A gripping tale of solitude and despair in a post-apocalyptic world.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2019
  • 20 min
REVIEW

Boxed In

A mysterious box unravels a tragedy within a relationship.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Spain
  • 2017
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Adrift

An experimental micro-shot immersing audiences with haunting audio and disorienting visuals.
4/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Switzerland
  • 2022
  • 1 min
REVIEW
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Too Rough

A gut-wrenching drama that explores the harsh realities of homophobia, social neglect, and abuse.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Somniphobia

A one-man short that explores the depths of Somniphobia with masterful cinematic craftsmanship.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Zheimer

A touching exploration of identity, memory, and the profound fear faced by those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Spain
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Why

A thought-provoking drama that delves into the serendipitous encounter between two strangers.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Bodywork

A deeply poignant drama that delves into the struggle of a young actor contending with body dysmorphia.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Say My Name

A raw and heartbreaking exploration of homelessness, abuse, and resilience.
4/5
  • Drama
  • Australia
  • 2023
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Slicer

A psychopath’s macabre activities take an unexpected turn.
4/5
  • Horror
  • Portugal
  • 2016
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Forlorning

An unflinching dive into a man’s mental anguish.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Party!

A low-budget horror that unravels a chilling tale of revenge.
3/5
  • Drama, Horror
  • Canada
  • 2018
  • 20 min
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