Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival Podcast

Selected audio from the Highland Festival Events Podcast 2010, looking back at the second year of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival in the Highlands.

Performance Subsist follows four individuals as they battle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. This episode features discussion and feedback from the post event q and a session held on the 24th of October.

Feedback from the fashion show 'Rag Tag in Wonderland' (7th October) with views from some of the individuals involved and audience members.

Feedback from the puppetry and film performance 'Can You See Me?', featuring participants views and Karrie Marshall from Zenwing Puppets.

Post film discussion for Etre Et Avior, shown at Eden Court on the 17th of October 2010. The discussion involves panel members with expertise in mental health as well as members of the audience.

Based in Fort William the Glen Garry Center is a drop in service for individuals with experience of mental health problems. Their exhibition of artwork, including photography, poetry and painting, will be shown in the Fort William library for a week beginning the 11th of October. Volunteer John Northover explains what we can expect at the exhibition.

Fiona MacEwan, Rag Tag 'n Textile tutor, provides a bit of background on this exciting fashion show and what makes Rag Tag 'n Textile tick. Rag Tag in Wonderland is a free event at the Town House in Inverness on the 7th of October at 7pm.

HAPIS, Highland Ante/ Postnatal Illness Support, launch their new DVD Harebells in the Wind on the 8th of October in the Highland Council Chambers. In this episode we hear from those involved in making the DVD about sharing personal experiences and the effects of perinatal illness on their families.

Puppetry and film performance 'Can You See Me?' is based on true stories of people supported by Birchwood Highland. Karrie Marshall, from Zenwing Puppets, explains what was involved in creating the piece and what people can expect from the performance. Can You See Me? is supported by See Me and will be performed at Eden Court on the 6th of October at 1pm. Tickets are free.

Big Day, a drama created in partnership between Eden Court and HUG, explores eating disorders and body image. Emma Thomas, HUG Development Worker, and John Batty from Eden Court, explore the project's aims and background. Big Day is performed at Eden Court on the 30th of September and is currently touring Highland Secondary Schools. More information on HUg can be found at www.hug.uk.net

Eden Court's Paul Taylor gives a run down of all the films as part of this years Highland events. Including the preview screening of Mary and Max.

Keith Walker, this year's Highland coordinator, gives a run down of what to expect from this year's Highland Events. Includes information on how to get involved this year and what to do if you have ideas or suggestions for next year's events.