Post by NIMHANS, Bangalore

Storytelling is a powerful tool in mental health advocacy. The Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, is proud to announce the Suicide Prevention Short Film Festival 2026, under the theme Stories of Hope and Resilience — an initiative by the N-SPRITE programme. N-SPRITE CENTRE We invite directors, mental health advocates, students, and creative professionals to submit short films that highlight hope, recovery, and resilience in the context of suicide prevention. Categories & Awards: 🎬 Best 1-Minute Short Film — ₹25,000 🎬 Best 5-Minute Short Film — ₹50,000 Participation Guidelines: Open to all participants; the applicant must be the director Technical requirement: Full HD (1920×1080p), 16:9 ratio; English subtitles required Adherence to WHO Guidelines on Preventing Suicide: A Resource for Filmmakers and Others Working on Stage and Screen Participation certificates will be issued to the director 📅 Submission Deadline: 20 August 2026 📧 [email protected] (Mention category — 1-Min or 5-Min — in the email subject line) We believe every story of resilience has the potential to reach someone who needs it. Submit yours. Coordinator: Dr. Anish V Cherian, Additional Professor & Lead, N-SPRITE, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS #NIMHANS #NIMHANSBengaluru #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness