GSFF 2016 || Documenting Difficult Subjects

Mental health, disability and sexuality are often difficult subjects for individuals, friends and families to discuss at any time, let alone to camera. This panel considers how filmmakers can work with people with experiences of such issues to tell their stories sensitively and honestly whilst creating films that are engaging, informative and enjoyable for both subjects and audiences. Plus we’ll discuss how short films can promote understanding of disability and illness and challenge preconceived ideas about mental health and disability.

The panel will also see the announcement of the See Me Short Doc Fund. The See Me Short Doc fund is for filmmakers to craft short documentaries about people with lived experience of mental health conditions.