Phenomenal Women: Film Screenings in Edinburgh, Inverness and Online
Phenomenal Women is a series of films and events curated by the Scottish Documentary Institute celebrating women making documentaries addressing topical issues.
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Manic Street Creature wins the 2022 Mental Health Fringe Award
Manic Street Creature, a powerful new theatre show by Lancashire-born singer-songwriter Maimuna Memon, has won the 2022 Mental Health Fringe Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
SMHAF 2022: Thank You
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival has now officially closed for 2022. It has been an amazing three weeks and we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed this year. It meant a lot to be able to gather together again in person and welcome our festival community back to […]
Announcement: Catherine Simpson and Kathryn Joseph to appear at SMHAF Writing Awards
Acclaimed author Catherine Simpson will host the SMHAF Writing Awards, held in partnership with Bipolar Scotland.
All Of Me: Interview with Caroline Horton
Caroline Horton, writer and performer of All Of Me, spoke to SMHAF ahead of the show coming to the Tron Theatre in Glasgow from 19-21 May.
Uncle: Q&A with Michelle Jones
Uncle director Michelle Jones spoke to us ahead of its screening at SMHAF 2022 in our Who Cares? programme.
Sean Lìonadh’s Too Rough Wins Grand Jury Prize at SMHAF 2022
Too Rough was announced as the winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival’s International Film Awards.
Too Rough: Q&A with Sean Lìonadh
Sean Lìonadh, director of Too Rough, spoke to us ahead of its screening at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.
Kathryn Joseph, Adura Onashile and Laura Cameron-Lewis create SMHAF tribute to the late Beldina Odenyo Onassis (Heir of the Cursed)
Kathryn Joseph’s version of A Way From Rage will premiere at Gathering on Wednesday 4 May.
One Mississippi: Mariem Omari Q&A
One Mississippi writer Mariem Omari reflects on the show’s five-year journey.