Strong Mind Showcase 2024
Cultivating Mental Health Conversations: Making the Invisible, Visible
FILM FESTIVAL
How can we visually represent internal struggles? How can we convey what occurs in our minds to others? While everyone is familiar with the appearance of a broken bone, how do we depict a distressed mind? Physical wounds bleed red…what if mental wounds bleed blue? Watch below to see.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring passionate artists together in a shared forum, both online and in the real world, to promote empathy, insight, and understanding in the mental health space.
We believe in harnessing the power of storytelling to motivate a shift in perspective, inviting individuals to view their narrative through grounded and fantastical lenses. Life's journey leaves us with many questions, but stories provide meaning to mystery.
Our inaugural project is an art showcase, featuring a still media gallery and a short film festival, all built around the theme of “making the invisible visible.” Artists of all ages are encouraged to submit.
If you are an artist, we invite you to join this conversation. There are as many perspectives on the struggles we face as there are individuals who experience them. Your story is an important perspective that should be heard.
So tell us that story.
Frequently asked questions
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We are a non-profit organization seeking to rally artists and creators to spark conversations that foster personal growth, resilience, and a positive life perspective for young minds.
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For SHORT FILMS – create a short film (8 minutes max), any genre, that focuses on anything mental health related and fits the theme “making the invisible visible.”
*note: if utilizing generative AI in your piece, you MUST disclose this. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
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Absolutely! So long as your piece meets the contest requirements, you are welcome to submit an already finished work.
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Yes! The Strong Mind Project does not own the copyright to your submitted work. However, by submitting, you are permitting us to distribute it on our website, social media, and of course, at the Showcase itself if you are a finalist.
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We want to spark conversation, so we plan to use just about every submission to do that. The Showcase will feature in-person screenings and displays of winning work, but almost all qualifying submissions will be featured on our website in some capacity at a later date. This is why we have you submit an artist’s statement with your submission; we want YOUR voice in this conversation.
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All entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on September 22nd
