Now a regular on the arts scene, the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival has grown to become one of Scotland's most valued cultural events. The Festival takes place in theatres, cinemas, libraries and community halls throughout October each year to help challenge attitudes towards mental health through the arts.

This is one of the largest arts and health events in the world with nearly 300 events taking place in 2011.

Watch a short film to see what the festival is all about.

Download the 2011 SMHAFF brochure HERE

Details of this year winning films can be found here!

The 2012 Scottish Mental Health Film Festival is currently inviting submissions for our 2012 awards. Our annual open film submission gives film-makers the opportunity to share their work and ideas with audiences across Scotland and internationally. If you have a film or film project that is underway or completed and links to mental health, then we want to hear from you.

In its broadest sense ‘mental health’ is a term which touches most aspects of our lives; from our relationships to how we respond to the world around us. We’re looking for films which show that a mental health identity is something we all have, and something we all need to prioritise from time to time. Films can address specific mental health issues, but we’re also keen to encourage innovative and diverse perspectives.

Download guidelines and entry form here.

Funding opportunity for artist to work with women in East Glasgow to develop a collaborative artwork for SMHAFF 2012.

For more information download the "Artistic Opportunity" document HERE