ON SALE THURSDAY 3RD APRIL AT 10AM
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Buy a ticket for 3 or more different Sunrise Film Festival events and get 25% off, book a ticket for 6 or more get 40% off, book a ticket for 12 or more and get 60% off
Tickets:
General Admission: £6* | 25 & Under: £3* | Unwaged & 50+: £3*
*plus a 95p booking fee per ticket
Break The Stigma is more than just a screening, it’s our flagship collection of short films aimed at a movement towards a more open and compassionate society. Whether you have personal experience with mental health, or personal trauma or want to support a more informed conversation, these films offer a powerful and moving experience.
Ticket Disclaimer:
Please note that latecomers may be admitted up to 15 minutes after the screening has started but may be asked to take a seat at the back of the auditorium. Standing is not permitted in any of the screenings, and photography, audio, and film recording are also not permitted.
To guarantee access to this screening, you must pre-book a ticket.
This screening strand is rated: 15, No one younger than 15 may see 15-rated content.
The age rating has been set as a guide using suggested certifications from our local authority. As such, it should only be used as a guide. The content may not be suitable for all audiences in this screening; viewer discretion is still advised.
Mental health affects us all, yet stigma and misunderstanding still surround it. Break The Stigma is a powerful strand at Sunrise Film Festival, showcasing a collection of progressive short films that challenge misconceptions, open up conversations and shed light on the realities of mental health. Through raw, thought-provoking and hopeful storytelling, these films aim to inspire awareness, empathy and change.
About the Films: This thoughtfully curated selection of short films takes an honest and progressive look at mental health & lived experience, tackling themes such as anxiety, self-acceptance and the power of support systems. Each film brings a unique perspective, encouraging audiences to reflect, relate, and rethink the way we view wellbeing and trauma.
Films Screening in This Strand: Francie, Cry Like a Guy, Softy, The Tide Will Come, Perspective, Cuttings.
Why Attend?
Raise Awareness – These films tackle important topics with honesty and sensitivity.
Encourage Conversation – A space to discuss mental health and lived experiences openly and challenge stigma.
Emotionally Impactful – Thought-provoking and inspiring, these films leave a lasting impression.
This Screening Includes a Filmmaker Q&A: Meet the creative minds behind the films in a post-screening discussion about their inspirations, challenges, and experiences in the industry.
Dates, Times & Book
Marina Theatre
ON SALE THURSDAY 3RD APRIL AT 10AM
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Buy a ticket for 3 or more different Sunrise Film Festival events and get 25% off, book a ticket for 6 or more get 40% off, book a ticket for 12 or more and get 60% off
Tickets:
General Admission: £6* | 25 & Under: £3* | Unwaged & 50+: £3*
*plus a 95p booking fee per ticket
Break The Stigma is more than just a screening, it’s our flagship collection of short films aimed at a movement towards a more open and compassionate society. Whether you have personal experience with mental health, or personal trauma or want to support a more informed conversation, these films offer a powerful and moving experience.
Ticket Disclaimer:
Please note that latecomers may be admitted up to 15 minutes after the screening has started but may be asked to take a seat at the back of the auditorium. Standing is not permitted in any of the screenings, and photography, audio, and film recording are also not permitted.
To guarantee access to this screening, you must pre-book a ticket.
This screening strand is rated: 15, No one younger than 15 may see 15-rated content.
The age rating has been set as a guide using suggested certifications from our local authority. As such, it should only be used as a guide. The content may not be suitable for all audiences in this screening; viewer discretion is still advised.