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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Interventions

Sat 19 October 2024

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Two boys stand in front of a graffitied backdrop. One is cradling a dog in his arms.

Tow Truck by Kieran Stringfellow

Come to Cope, Come to Heal, Come to Intervene. This collection of films creates a space for reflection, allowing us to come to terms with life’s experiences. Our goal is to identify the root causes of mental health challenges and work toward prevention. These films encourage us to confront our struggles head-on, embracing the power of self-awareness and healing.

We Beg to Differ
d. Ruairi Bradley (Ireland, 2024) 13m
Ruairi documents the underground world of diffing, a community who finds solace in the craft, as they navigate personal struggles and challenges both on and off the road.
This film contains themes of suicide.

To Do
d. Saul Pankhurst (UK, 2022) 3m
An animated reflection on productivity and the self-improvement industry, explored through the filmmaker’s attempts to participate in a modern mindfulness exercise.

Stephen & David’s Toy Cupboard
d. Blair Stewart (Scotland, 2024) 15m
The story of a world-renowned bootleg figure maker who reflects on the life and loss of his brother, who was the inspiration for his success today.
This film contains themes of suicide.

Tow Truck
d. Kieran Stringfellow (UK, 2022) 14m
A single parent with bipolar impulsively quits their job and a series of impulsive decisions ensue. Tow Truck offers an honest portrayal of the complex and turbulent relationship between a parent and child, reflecting the challenges of living with mental illness.

Letters to Vincent
d. Hannah van Tassel (Netherland, 2024) 25m
Set in a psychiatric monastery in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where Vincent van Gogh spent a year and created many of his most infamous works. In the present day, female patients at the same hospital respond to Vincent’s letters, sharing their experiences, artistic journeys and the solace they find in painting and nature.

This event is part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival’s Focus on Film programme, taking place in Glasgow from 16-19 October.

Languages:

One film in this shorts package is in Dutch with English subtitles.

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Details

Event Type

Film

Festival

Location

Cinema

Time

12:00pm — 1:50pm

Ages

15+

Ticketing

Tickets: Pay What You Can: £3 / £5 / £7 / FREE

Accessibility

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Wheelchair accessible

Tickets no longer available