An old school friend of mine, the hugely talented filmmaker & storyteller Darius Devas (Being Films) has just released his new web series called The Common Thread.
The Common Thread is a six-part documentary series in which Darius talks to Australians from all walks of life who share their journeys with mental health and tell us about the tools and tactics that have supported their recovery.
Driven by a desire to create an open conversation around mental health (a sufferer of anxiety himself) and make a positive impact, Darius has created an intimate and important series which I look forward to following. He has partnered with organisations like headspace and the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) to help amplify the conversation.
Please follow Being Here in the links below to follow the series and if you feel compelled please share his work as I think its a conversation that needs as much exposure as possible.
NB: This series may be triggering for some people especially this first episode. If you feel vulnerable around the subject of suicide watch it when you feel safe and are in a comfortable environment.
Huge big ups to Darius for creating this important series.
Love n Respect,
Hamish
Episode 1# of Being Films brand new series The Common Thread. Director Darius Devas explores the loss of his friend, Indigenous poet Alice Eather, to suicide, and we learn about the importance of picking up the phone and talking about feelings when times are tough. “At the end of the day, I can’t lose another friend like Alice. We need to have these conversations.” – Darius Devas.
Common Thread Sub Series:
A video portrait of Indigenous artist and Billabong surfer Otis Carey, sharing his journey with mental health and the tools that have helped him navigate depression. “I didn’t understand my brain and how it was working and what it needed. But when I found art, it really calmed my mind down,” – Otis Carey.
- Subscribe to Being Here Films to follow the series: http://bit.ly/SubscribeBeingHere
- Follow Being Here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/being.here
- Follow Being Here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beinghere
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