LOOK: A Mental Health/Film Initiative
(Regina, Saskatchewan)
LET'S GET TOGETHER AND MAKE YOUR FILM
We believe filmmaking is a powerful tool to create connections and get conversations started around the complex topic of mental illness.
Celebrate who you are and share your vision of the world.
Bring your "A" game and we will too
Completed Films - 2023
The class of 2023 produced five exceptional films. they are a cool mix of experimental, short films and documentaries. The subjects range from exploring the connections between mental health and addictions, tattoos in the LGBTQ community, an intimate portrayal of living with schizophrenia, coming of age as Bipolar Disorder rears its ugly head and a musical journey through a program called "Groovy Tunes."
All films were screened at the 2023 LOOK World Premiere as part of the Regina International Film Festival.
Applications for Fall 2024
Will Be Accepted Starting
August 1, 2024
Want to make your own short film?
Want to be mentored by world-class filmmakers?
Want to be part of a fun and creative group?
LOOK is a volunteer-run, non-profit program that allows those
with a mental illness to express themselves creatively through
making their own short film or documentary. During this
five-month part-time program you will have access to production
facilities, state of the art cameras and editing systems and it’s FREE.
If you're 18 years of age or older and are currently under
the care of a mental health professional, then click on
“Applications” and apply.
NEWS
The 2022/2023 course was an exciting one. Eight students joined us, some in an advanced course. They are an amazing group of people and the classes are spirited, fun, creative and engaging because of them.
Films from 2023
"Fases De La Luna" - A film by Luna Barreno
"Pride INK" - A film by Shawn Coates
"The War Inside In My Head"- A film by Marina Pelletier
"Groovy Tunes" - A film by David Field
"Three People, Three Stories" - A film by Amy Louise Roberts"
See below for information on the LOOK student experience and next start date
Student Experience
I would encourage a great number of my peers to join this course in the future. Trevor, Layton, as well as everyone else involved are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging individuals. I have learned not only how to use a camera, but duly the importance behind the usage of a camera and its ability to navigate, captivate, and provoke an audience through various artful techniques. Likewise, the in depth teachings of past films and documentaries of all kinds were both interesting as well as informative - to the extent in which one may even consider them inspiring. I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed this program and thought it increasingly compelling with each passing week.
Hannah
Season 4 - Start Date
We anticipate that the next round of LOOK will begin in late October 2023. This is not firm as yet and may move to January 2024. Click on "About & Applications" for more info and to apply.
