In a culture that stigmatizes people living with mental illness, LABELED Film Festival challenges audiences to understand the person behind the labels. Stereotypically, movies portray those with mental illness as outcasts, debilitated, isolated, dependent, dangerous, unpredictable, comedic, annoying and incompetent.
LABELED strives to humanize them as, chances are, you know someone who is touched by mental illness.
About LABELED
Severe Persistent Mental Illness plagues 97,000 Utahns annually. The battles and struggles caused by mental illness are real, and its influence upon our community is felt by many. ‘LABELED’ will showcase thought-provoking films that explore mental health issues from numerous perspectives. It’s designed to bring together a community of health providers, government agencies, educators, policy makers, caregivers, and individuals who want to better understand and support those with mental illness.
For over 30 years, Alliance House has served adults living with a Severe or Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). They are part of Clubhouse International that champions psycho-social programs for those living with SPMI. Alliance House members have the unique opportunity to connect into a supportive and collaborative community to rebuild their confidence and have purpose.
Alliance House is the host of ‘Labeled’ and recognizes that the power of creative expression is a catalyst that inspires communities to take action. The goal of the festival is to dispel stereotypes and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Labeled films reflect the realities of stigmatization – the feelings of being afraid, ignored, devalued, rejected or irrelevant but also emphasize that mental illness is not a fault, not a weakness, not a lack of character, not hopeless. It is an illness. Learn more at http://labeledfilmfestival.org/
the Labeled trophy
Multiple Categories across positions in filmmaking.
Prestigious Prizes.
Additional Screening Opportunities.
Possible Grants Towards Next Projects.