A MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION FILM CHALLENGE

Amplify Your Voice: The Global Mental Health & Addiction Film Challenge. Break the silence. Tell the recovery story that sparks healing, dismantles stigma, and inspires millions worldwide. Your film can save a life.

“We are creating systemic change through film. Giving filmmakers the stage to create films in a long ignored topic.”

Connor Nelson, Founder

Be the Change

One film at a time.

Alive°

The Global Mental Health & Addiction Film Challenge. Break the silence. Tell the recovery story that sparks healing, dismantles stigma, and inspires millions worldwide. Your film can save a life.

How do I submit?

Submissions for the 2026 Alive Film Challenge are now open. Below you will find a submission link and form to be reviewed by our committee. Your film will then be hosted on our website to be screened by the public, voted on, and judged by our committee.

Does my film qualify?

Films that are centered around addiction or mental health topics are accepted. Everything from short films to feature length films, hollywood productions to student films are welcome.

What do I get?

If your film is selected by our committee, you have the opportunity to be screened at a major internationally recognized film festival, Winter Park Film Festival, cash prizes to help with distribution, and mentorship from the industries best.

Why does this matter?

As filmmakers we have a unique opportunity to showcase incredible works of art while boosting exposure to important subject matters on a global level. Film is consumed by everyone on the planet and is a medium everyone understands. Lets create change TOGETHER.

Submit your films here:

Follow this link, fill out the forms, and submit your films:  

SUBMIT YOUR FILM HERE

Our Esteemed Sponsors:

Alive Team°

Josh Finbow
Connor Nelson
Austin Becker

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