FRAME OF MIND is an innovative attempt by Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) a non-governmental organization working in the field of mental health for over 25 years to promote healthy attitudes and increase awareness about mental illnesses and related issues. The primary aim of FRAME OF MIND is to counter the stereotypes and clichéd portrayals of mental illnesses in movies and to promote positive and realistic depictions. To encourage this competition section for short films on various themes related to mental health has been included in every edition of FRAME OF MIND. This is open to students and potential film makers or anyone with a keen interest in the issue.
THE EIGHTH EDITION OF FRAME OF MIND
The eighth edition of FRAME OF MIND, a unique film festival on mental health will be held in Chennai in October 2018. The theme for this year’s competition is Youth Mental Health. Films upto 5 minutes duration in any format like drama, documentary, docudrama, animation, etc in English or any other language with English subtitles are welcome.
Youth is the most happening period of every individual’s life when a person is in the best of energy, vigour, freshness and spirit. It is the period when every individual strives to chase their dreams and reach goals. This action packed period is naturally filled with high running emotions and mood swings which influence behavior, relationships and fulfillment of desires. It is needless to say, mental health is intrinsic to a productive and fruitful life.
Young people form a precious resource in India. Nearly 10-30 percent of this group are affected by behaviours and conditions that impact health according to recent research. Factors like gender, social discrimination, education, employment, substance dependence, healthcare, interpersonal relationships, social media, financial difficulties are a few of them and the list goes on. The individual’s ability to cope with the challenges he meets depends on his mental health. The loss of several young lives to suicide is testimony to this.
Sadly the young people of our country are not well informed about importance of mental health and its ramifications. Better awareness about mental health issues and its impact on one’s life will improve help-seeking patterns, early intervention and promote better outcomes.
We look forward to seeing different perspectives of youth mental health in the films you submit.
The previous editions of the festival have seen some very nice and promising short films from young and inspired persons, most of them students and future film makers. So we expect good participation from all over the country this year too.
The films can focus on any issue related to mental wellbeing of youth,( including mental illnesses) and should be realistic and positive in portrayal.
The shortlisted entries will be screened to a jury of eminent media and mental health persons who will choose the best films for cash prizes. The total prize money will be Rs.1 lakh. All short listed entries will be screened during the festival.
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