Normality I
These short films being screened as part of SMHAF 2021 explore how our daily lives and mental health are influenced by sexuality, neurodiversity, body image and long-term health conditions.
About Normality I
What is normality? These short films explore how our daily lives and mental health are influenced by sexuality, neurodiversity, body image and long-term health conditions.
Featuring both drama and documentary, the protagonists in these short films turn to dressing up, creativity, art and music to sustain an identity through which they can navigate their challenging worlds.
Programme
Factory Talk, Lucie Rachel & Chrissie Hyde, UK, 5m, Scottish Premiere
The psychological impact of toxic masculinity is laid bare in this intergenerational conversation set in a rural factory. Content: homophobia.
Is It Me, Christopher McGill, UK, 10m, Scottish Premiere
Winner of the Personal Narrative award at SMHAF 2021
An intimate portrait of a bio drag queen struggling with body dysmorphia as she prepares for a night out. Content: Discussion of body dysmorphia.
Being Someone Else, Øyvind Aamli, Norway, 8m, Scottish Premiere
13-year-old Imogen meticulously crafts her latest cosplay creation, while discussing her struggles with autism and loneliness.
Mind Mending, Markus Schröder, UK, 17m, Scottish Premiere
After a stroke at the age of 36, musician Filipe visits music festivals dressed as a rabbit to raise awareness about the impact it has had on his mental and physical health. Content: alcohol, strong language
Shade Guzzling, Ulrike Korbach, Germany, 20m, Scottish Premiere
A raw insight into the normality of violist, author and artist Anke Ames, whose experiences with bipolar disorder have shaped her life and art. Content: discussion of self-harm and suicide attempts.
Harmonic Spectrum, Will Hewitt & Austen McCowan, UK, 17m
Winner of the Short Documentary award at SMHAF 2021
An insightful documentary following autistic musician Sean as he navigates the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulties of adapting to a new normal.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Pomegranates Festival
The Scottish Storytelling Centre welcomes the return of Pomegranates, the annual springtime festival sowing the seeds of international traditional dance!
READ MORE
SI-FAN Film Festival: Edinburgh
SI-FAN aims to bring the most exciting genre feature and short films on the film festival circuit to genre loving Scottish audiences from all over!
READ MORE
Journey to the Isles - Part of Tradfest 2024
A mesmerising glimpse into the landscapes, folktales and songs that inspired one of Scotland's great early collectors of traditional arts.
READ MORE
Festival of Freedom
Beetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!
READ MORE
The First Wave and the Last - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Berwickshire Coastal Arts bring you a reflection of what it means to live, and want to live, in a coastal community.
READ MORE
Wild Isles Live
Don't miss an unforgettable evening of natural wonder on the big screen at the Usher Hall on 16th May!
READ MORE
NT Live Encore Screening: The Motive and the Cue
Catch a special screening of The Motive and the Cue, a fierce and funny new play directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton!
READ MORE
Film Screening of ‘Howards End’
It wouldn't be midsummer without a ravishing country house affair to enjoy at Lauriston Castle and this year we present 'Howards End', a romantic drama of class distinctions in Edwardian Britain.
READ MORE
Adventure Cinema Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park
The UK's No.1 Outdoor Cinema tour is back with some incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MORESponsored Links
Find other events in Edinburgh
Sponsored Links