HeadsUpGuys' heartfelt letter
The emotional reading of a final note leads to understanding in this powerful and brilliantly produced spot from Far & Away co-founders Ben Consmueller and Ilia Lipsman.
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Credits
View on- Production Company Far & Away
- Director Ben Consmueller
- Color Alter Ego Post/Canada
- Director Ilia Lipsman
- DP Andrew Rhodenizer
- Editor Oliver Whitfield-Smith
- Executive Producer Jane Garrah
- Colorist Andrew Ross
- Music/Sound Sasha Louis-Leger
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Credits
powered by- Production Company Far & Away
- Director Ben Consmueller
- Color Alter Ego Post/Canada
- Director Ilia Lipsman
- DP Andrew Rhodenizer
- Editor Oliver Whitfield-Smith
- Executive Producer Jane Garrah
- Colorist Andrew Ross
- Music/Sound Sasha Louis-Leger
The act of reading a loved one’s suicide note must be one of the most emotionally devastating things to attempt, but, as shown in this grippingly powerful film for men’s mental health organisation HeadsUpGuys, it can also act as a moment of clarity.
Following a young man as he struggles to get through the letter, It Gets Better slowly reveals its context and purpose, leading to an unexpected resolution that speaks to the non-profit’s goal of encouraging men to seek help without shame or isolation.
Key to the film’s impact is the restrained and considered direction of Ben Consmueller and Ilia Lipsman, co-founders of Far & Away, who play out the scenario without bombast or urgency, providing space for authentic performances and genuine tenderness.
