Discover four works by talented young filmmakers, addressing some of the most pressing mental health issues facing young people today. Followed by a post-screening Q&A with Jennifer Leonforte, Nicholas Connor, Jake Earwaker and Yasmin Al-Hadithi representing Into Film Scotland.

Cotton Wool

Nicholas Connor | UK | 2017 | 38m

A teenager and her seven-year-old brother must rapidly adapt to the role of young carers when their mother suffers a devastating stroke.

Bulldoze

Jake Earwaker | UK | 2017 | 7m

Through vivid puppetry, this short highlights the ways in which mental health can affect us all.

But Honey, You Look Fine

Jennifer Leonforte | Australia | 2017 | 10m

Short documentary following the director's best friend who is living with bulimia, which also examines the social conditioning that caused it to develop in the first place.

This screening is co-presented with Into Film Scotland, who will also be screening a short work on the theme of Beginnings, created through their youth filmmaking initiative in partnership with SMHAF as part of Year of Young People 2018.