See Me, Hear Me, Know Me – A Mental Health Awareness Film Festival

A Mental Health Awareness Film Festival 12–16 October

Five nights. Five powerful stories. One community.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re bringing our community together through the power of film.

See Me. Hear Me. Know Me. is a FREE five-night film festival exploring mental health, addiction, recovery, identity, whānau, friendship and the simple human need to feel seen, heard and connected.

Inspired by this year’s theme, Belonging Matters, each evening features a different film with a story that can make us think, feel, connect and perhaps see life through someone else’s eyes.

Free Community Event

There is no cost to attend, but spaces are limited for each movie, so tickets must be booked by registering through Eventfinda.

Food will be available to purchase at the venue

The Film Line-up

Monday 12 October — BEAUTIFUL BOY
Hope. Love. Recovery.
A deeply moving story exploring addiction and the impact it can have on individuals and the people who love them.

Tuesday 13 October — THE DARK HORSE
Strength. Purpose. Belief.
A powerful Aotearoa story about mental health, purpose, resilience and finding somewhere to belong.

Wednesday 14 October — SEEN
Seen. Heard. Loved.
A thought-provoking film exploring relationships, family and the importance of truly seeing the people around us.

Thursday 15 October — THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER
Friendship. Acceptance. Belonging.
A story of growing up, navigating difficult experiences and discovering the difference that friendship and acceptance can make.

Friday 16 October — THREE WISE COUSINS
Family. Culture. Connection.
We finish the week with a warm, funny and heartfelt story celebrating family, culture, identity and connection.

Come for one movie or join us throughout the week.
You don’t need to work in mental health. You don’t need to have the right words. You don’t need to share your story.

Just come as you are

Because sometimes a movie starts a conversation. Sometimes a conversation creates understanding. And sometimes feeling understood reminds someone that they belong.

SEE ME. HEAR ME. KNOW ME.

Movies that connect. Stories that matter.

You belong here.