2021 Fest Dates: Oct. 9th, 7:00 p.m. - Nov. 1st, 7:00 p.m.
Important!: Extended Dates For The Healer and the Psychiatrist.
Due to an error in subtitles, the documentary feature The Healer and the Pyschiatrist will run until Friday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. The film's English subtitles are working now and ticketholders will be notified. We regret and apologize for this error.
Mental Filmness is a Chicago-based film festival highlighting works that portray a realistic depiction of mental illness. The festival is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness by sharing stories and promoting empathy for those who live with these chronic psychiatric conditions. We are especially interested in challenging stereotypes, showing different perspectives on mental illness, and informing and enlightening the general public about mental health.
In our third year now, we are still going strong receiving films in a variety of genres from all around the globe, showing us we are not alone. There are as many ways to express the experience of mental illness as there are varieties of mental illness, and sharing our stories helps us combat stigma, laugh, cry, think, and connect. Thank you for supporting our mission and the many brave filmmakers who have submitted their work.
