AWI Sanctuary Space presents: Film Winner Premiere “moon square saturn.”
An ongoing Continued Connections program that creates virtual spaces for people to connect at the intersection of art and mental health.
Watch: Interactive event recording + presentation:
Featured National Resources:
Crisis Text Line
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Mental Health Alliance
Learn how to support someone else’s mental health: Be There Certificate
About the filmmaker:
MIKAILA SIMONE MACK – Mikaila Simone Mack (she/her) is an Atlanta-based filmmaker, spoken word poet, and astrologer. The subjects of her films are often mental health and spirituality related. Currently, Mikaila has been working on a poetic short film series based on poetry and prose pieces from her recently published novel, returning home. Mikaila Simone Mack has won awards for writing and has been published internationally in projects related to mental health and spirituality. Mikaila aims to highlight the experience of trauma and healing in her work through a lens of radical honesty. She hopes that ultimately, readers and viewers feel seen and understood by her work. By exposing the inner workings of her mind, Mikaila intends for others to feel inspired to create a world that is artistic and compassionate toward their own healing journey.