About Us
SHOUT LONDON is a free to attend annual Film & Arts Festival, which is a conversation and creative celebration about mental health.
SHOUT LONDON has been created to give a voice to international filmmakers, artists, poets, musicians and performers. By engaging with artists, connecting with communities and forming collaborations, we celebrate the artistic achievements of people with experience of mental health issues. We explore the relationship between creativity and the mind with the aim of promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.
FEEDBACK FROM OUR 2024 SHOUT LONDON EVENT
“This is the first time I have spoken openly about my mental health and I felt very comfortable doing so.”
“I had never heard of Depersonalisation Derealisation Disorder before. The way it was expressed through art was amazing.”
“When I arrived at Shout London, I thought I would just observe and see how things work. The art, poetry and performances were so inspirational. The panel discussions were honest and from the heart. I surprised myself by asking questions and joining in with the conversation, which was such a relief finding out that other people have the same lived experience as me with their mental health. Thank you so much Shout London.”
“Hearing people’s stories of how they express themselves through their art and how it helps with their mental health struggles was so interesting. I am going to join a dance class as soon as I can!”
“ I was not aware that men suffered with eating disorders before, I always assumed it was teenage girls. I found the film “Unspoken” so moving and such an education for me. Also, the discussion with the nurses from PEDS and the person with lived experience of Anorexia has prepared me for noticing the signs of eating disorders and how to broach the subject with my own children. Thank you so much.”
“The panel discussion on trauma and abuse I found so empowering. It was incredible to hear so many stories of women’s struggles and how far they have come. I am so grateful to have been there for this and having listened to the stories of like-minded women.”
“I can’t wait for the next Shout London - it’s a shame it’s only once a year!”
“Being of Irish heritage, I was so pleased to see two Irish films that I would not have the opportunity to see in the UK. The whole subject of suicide within the traveller community I was not aware of before, neither was I aware of male eating disorders. The discussion on eating disorders was so enlightening, especially hearing Becky’s lived experience. Everyone was so generous with their stories, I’m looking forward to coming to the next Shout event.”
“I loved the poetry wall and will start writing my own poetry to express my feelings.”