Movies: Anxiety

A psychological horror short film about a desperate photographer who directs a feminist photoshoot to save his tarnishing reputation, but when the consequences of his past manifest in horrifying ways, the shoot spirals out of control....

A desperate actor's callback spirals when an embarrassing mishap with the group's intimidating captain forces them into a secret pact....

A young boy struggles with anxiety in a bus when sand suddenly enters...

In response to a humorous and heartfelt letter that he sent to his son in high school to wish them good luck in their GCSE exams, M.J Connor decides to respond to their Dad’s letter by surprising him with a documentary they made about their relatio...

A journey into the psyche of Xerxes Hughes, a teenager whose double life as a superhero and struggles with depression are causing him to experience blackouts....

A happy young boy is enjoying his 16th birthday when he begins having fears about reaching adulthood, but his caring parents notice this and try to do something to break the fear....

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A personal city symphony where an eco-anxious soul explores the intersections of natural and artificial. The filmmaker’s internal conflicts are reflected through the contradictions of early spring. This experimental short documentary invites the view...

Sam, a college student, combats test anxiety using vivid visualizations, transforming panic into resilience. This film explores mindfulness and the strength to overcome inner struggles....

The anxietys of a kid trying to get in a good college....

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A surreal meditation on chronic illness and anxiety, Prion follows a character's struggle with self-acceptance as their fears manifest in the form of a sickly, white deer....

A little girl sees her anxieties manifesting themselves during her sleep....

Carlo has an episode of anxiety caused by a memory from his childhood....

When a young woman is overcome by panic, her mind transforms into a terrifying, dark world. She flees a devastating thundercloud that is hot on her heels and must overcome her fears to escape this nightmare....

A young man battles inner and outer turmoil over four days, spanning the course of a year. A tale about depression and despair in the modern age....

A nervous college student struggles about his day with an annoying companion; a manifestation of anxiety....

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“Disconnection” is a film that explores the feelings and sensations of Vera, a very anxious and insecure girl, who faces her first day of classes at a new school....