Shots featured It Gets Better, our self-funded film for men’s mental health organization HeadsUpGuys, highlighting the restraint and emotional honesty at the centre of the piece.

The film follows a young man struggling to read what appears to be a loved one’s suicide note before its context begins to shift. Told without spectacle or urgency, the story leaves room for the performances and its final moment of connection, reflecting HeadsUpGuys’ work encouraging men to seek support without shame or isolation.

Read the full feature on shots.