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James Dean
'James Dean' deals with the issue of transgender sexuality in a young teenage girl, and how she approaches the subject with her family. A family day out takes an unexpected turn when Alex is forced...
01-10-2012 / 1 Favourites / 0 Comments
I, ALIVE
The film aims to challenge perceptions about the mental capacity of people with physical disabilities in a humorous way. Wheelchair bound and unable to speak, Kevin does have a voice and is certain...
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Breaking Isolation
In the summer of 2010 Equally Connected facilitated a group of international students at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh to make a short film about the challenges of leaving home, to live and...
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Healthy Woods & Healthy People (Blarbuie Woodland Enterprise)
'Healthy Woods & Healthy People' was created by Blarbuie Woodland Enterprise to identify the impact that the regeneration of the woodland may have on the health and well-being its users.
Situated...
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Seen and Heard - Voices of Experience
'Seen and Heard - Voices of Experience' interviews four men from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Each individual speaks candidly about their experiences of mental health, and the relationship between...
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Heroes and Villains
A Music Video devised & realized by homeless Londoners during workshops at The Connection at St Martin-in-the- Fields, London.
The film was made over a period of two months, May–July 2010, and...
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For The Love Of Lugosi
For the Love of Lugosi explores one man’s interest in old gothic horror movies and the effects that Asperger’s Syndrome has had on his life.
Diversity Films' 'Starting Block' programme is a...
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The Depression Of Detective Downs 2 – On Depression's Edge
The film shows how people can experience various obstacles when tackling depression, and trying to maintain a healthy life is not always simple.
After the release of the first film, this animation...
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Running Wild
A documentary tracking the life of ultra-distance runner Fiona and her family. Fiona suffered a brain haemorrhage and was able to recover back to full fitness, racing the West Highland Way. A 96 mile...
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Award winners
Winner – Best Short Documentary (2012)
Animated documentary about a small charity which makes a huge impact on the lives of adults...
11-08-2014 / 1 Favourites / 0 Comments
Winner – Animation Award (2011)
A Music Video devised & realized by homeless Londoners during workshops at The Connection at...
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Winner – Best Short Documentary (2011)
'Hang On The Bell Nellie' is a documentary about Nell McFadden who experienced depression after...
26-09-2012 / 1 Favourites / 0 Comments
Winner – Best Long Documentary (2010)
Filmed over a period of one year, The Nurture Room accesses three schools (three of only five...
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Winner – Drama (2010)
Art Therapy is the disturbing portrayal of a woman who, having been referred to a locked in-...
02-10-2012 / 2 Favourites / 0 Comments
Winner – Best Short Documentary (2010)
People in Ayrshire who have Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) share their experiences.
The...
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Winner – First Person Narrative (2010)
This film is part of the 'Stills Movie Project', which aims to teach people with learning...
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Winner – Jury Prize (2009)
Directed by Lindsay Goodall, Irene portrays the filmmaker’s 92-year-old grandmother suffering from...
19-09-2012 / 6 Favourites / 1 Comments
Winner – Comedy Award (2009)
A humorous film about taking the time to reflect on life, and how the decisions we make can affect...
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Winner – Animation Award (2009)
Voiced by a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy group, 'Nimbus' explores the dark, and often isolated,...
02-10-2012 / 1 Favourites / 1 Comments
Winner – Documentary & Factual (2009)
This film focuses on men who have survived sexual abuse as children. Lifting the Lid, features...
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Winner – Drama (2009)
Alison has devoted the last three years of her life to caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's....
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Winner – Animation Award (2008)
Asperger's Syndrome is a light-hearted and touching take on how young people with Asperger's...
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Winner – Diversity (2007)
As part of Royston Stress Centre, the Youth Stress Centre offers an outreach service to 11–18 year...
01-10-2012 / 1 Favourites / 0 Comments
Winner – Best Factual (2007)
A history of Gartloch Hospital up to its closure in 1996, after serving patients for 100 years....
28-09-2012 / 2 Favourites / 1 Comments
Winner – Jury Prize (2007)
Full Cycle is a formal account of Graeme Obree's struggle with depression, following a cycling...
18-09-2012 / 3 Favourites / 0 Comments
Highly commended
Highly Commended – Public Awareness (2011)
Following 'My Life', Peter McMahon's first production in 2008, Peter continues his journey to tell...
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Highly Commended – Animation Award (2011)
The film shows how people can experience various obstacles when tackling depression, and trying to...
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Highly Commended – Best Short Documentary (2011)
An innovative way of tackling stigma and ignorance about the issues of mental health and race...
19-09-2012 / 1 Favourites / 0 Comments
Highly Commended – Drama Award (2011)
'James Dean' deals with the issue of transgender sexuality in a young teenage girl, and how she...
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Highly Commended – Best Short Documentary (2010)
Sanctuary tells the stories of six asylum seekers and refugees living in Glasgow, and aims to...
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Highly Commended – Factual (2009)
The short film describes the feelings of young people as their housing estate is demolished, and...
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Highly Commended – Animation Award (2008)
'Like Me, Only Better' is a short animated film which covers issues for people suffering from...
19-09-2012 / 1 Favourites / 0 Comments
Highly Commended – Best Factual (2007)
The main aim of this film is to give hope to people with mental health difficulties, and to help...
02-10-2012 / 3 Favourites / 1 Comments
Highly Commended – Best Short (2007)
Stigma Dies is a short film which explores the condition of hearing voices, and examines methods...
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Autism - Telling A Story Through Video