Focus on …

film & idea fests

-Mental Health - Disability - Autism - Unsheltered

Next up Suicide Prevention!

September 25th 2024 - Show 6pm-7:30pm

Marmalade Library, Salt Lake City

These one of a kind events encompass creative expression, multi-media, story-telling, live performance and technology to create a vibrant community with no stigma. Focus on Fests is an interactive community event aiming to increase awareness and decrease stigma through edutainment, celebration and advocacy. With an incredible program of interactive content from around the world and right here in Salt Lake City. Including youth and all ages programs.

Mental Health - Recovery - Disability - Suicide Prevention

Films - Performance - Panels

-Mental Health - May 22nd, -Recovery - September 4th - Suicide Prevention - September 25th

- Fit2Recover, 1335 S Major St, SLC. - Marmalade Library, SLC

Film Programs

  • David Again

    'David Again' tells the story of David Dennis, his road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, and his lifelong friendship with actor Jon Cryer. It is a story about redemption, the power of friendship, and the promise that it is never too late to ask for help.

  • The Feast

    It’s just another [excruciating] meal for Vienna - until an offer to conquer her greatest fear in ‘three simple steps’ arrives. Desperate for freedom from her fear of eating, Vienna takes the offer up - only to realize she bit off far more than she can chew...

  • promise

    A short experimental dance film exploring the intersection of prescription opioid abuse and grief.

  • Absent of Me

    “Absent of Me” is a short documentary that offers a look into the lives of nine individuals across five U.S. states and three countries who live with a little-known mental health condition known as depersonalization disorder.

  • Alpha House

    Addiction and mental health go hand in hand.

    Our documentary short deal with addiction and mental health. Alpha House has helped many men stay clean and build their lives back up and no one knows this more than Andrew McLeod.

  • The Lost Boys

    The Lost Boys is a 2024 short film written, directed, and produced by Bryan Young. It tells the story of a young man haunted by the events of his past and has a fateful visit to his local cemetery.

It’s time…

to change how we experience mental health and recovery.

to create positive direction.

to implement effective tools.

to build strong communities.

to provide access to resources.

What will I get?

  • Learn - Learn about mental health, disability and recovery and how to get help in your community.

  • Enjoy - See incredible advocacy films. Narrative, documentary and experimental including premieres.

  • Take Part - Tell your story, screen your film or show your art.

  • Impact - Build strong communities.

  • Creative Expression Workshops - Gain communication skills.

  • Resources - Tool kits and Implementable action plans on how to access care.

Make it stand out.

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