Day 14 // Short Film
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Instagram: @gracechiaphotog
A film I made for my media major. Probably one of my most personal journeys through film making as I tried to show what it was truly like to live with depression. This project took 5 months and I hope you all can take away something from it xx
Music: Cinematic Orchestra - To Build A Home
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I think the worst part of it all is that you want to be grateful for what you have but its just so hard to not be upset about everything:(
Lia Lynska and you feel so guilty about it but you still can't find the happiness or enjoyment in anything anymore
Lia Lynska I find that it gets easier and easier to fake a smile
Lia Lynska extraordinarily fitting
Lia Lynska ikr my friend called me salfish for wanting to suicide 😭😭😭
I Kitty Gaming my friend found out that I cut and got jealous of me and so she started cutting herself just for attention
when i was little i never thought that this would happen to me. now i'm 17 and i don't know myself anymore. i used to be very happy and alive but now i just can't stop overthinking and i lost a lot of confidence... i can't get over a day without crying and thinking about the good old times. it's just terrible
It gets better! Trust me when I say IT GETS BETTER! I've been where you are and I know how you feel. Depression and anxiety are horrible things to go through, especially alone. Talk to someone about it. It may be uncomfortable and maybe even frustrating if people don't understand but it's worth it. Get help. One day you'll be glad you kept going. You'll look back and see how you conquered this and you'll be proud. One day you'll be helping people get out of their depression and it'll feel amazing. You could be that person that saves someone. That stops someone from committing suicide because you were that one person who understood what they're going through. Hang in there. Don't give up.
Yea i can relate so much. I kept thinking of old times its killing me...
That's partial anxiety also. I understand
Same I thought I was alone
I RELATE SO MUCH
The ONLY thing from keeping me from suicide, is the fear of doing it
My fear isn’t doing it but the fear of failing at doing it and then live with the new problems and struggles
Saddest Audio Same.
I'm not scared to do it, I'm kind of scared for what happens after
@@juliemanus-oana3616 im scared of the process and the pain involved
Saddest Audio I don’t want to hurt people that I love
all the moments she looks at the camera... and the time goes by... it's very real. I saw myself in this video. It hurts and its a never ending journey... i feel very lonely.
i feel excatly the same i even tried to comitte sucide twice n everytime my mom saves me
+T Lf don't
Vic Venus same😭😭
Vic Venus...me too😢
Im sorry I feel so bad that I couldnt find words to reply to your comments and make or try to be positive. Im really struggling with depression atm. I wish the best for all of u though
"Do not mock pain you have not endured." perfectly on point !
This was so beautiful but accurately portrayed. I cried watching it. I feel like depression keeps me from living the life I want to, one day I'll get that life back.
Yes, you can do it.
Erin -Shelly- Mason yes you will and I know you can do it 😊
that..."one day i'll get that life back" got me 😔 where ever you are you not alone.
Erin -Shelly- Mason Start today! Stop waiting. I have decided today to give up on this whole "depression" thing. Depression is something we make up in our minds. We all need to stop being glum. Life is worth living! Some day all of us will wake up next to the person we will then be in love with. We will have families of our own that we will not want to be unhappy. I realized I have to stop dwelling things that already happened. And I hope everyone else will soon realize this too.
Depression isn't a mindset, it's so much more.
If only it was just sadness. Now it's also turned into anger.
true 😢😢😶😶
Rosie the anger might be cause the lack of control and understanding
Rosie or fear, fear is a secondary emotion to anger
Rosie yeah.. sometimes I felf like that too..
"All my fear turns to rage"
Just because you can't see it on the outside doesn't mean it's not there...
Ya I have depression I just put a smile for people so they leave me alone I shouldn't have done that
One more light-Linkin Park
FreePlayz YT true..i have depression but everyone thinks im the happiest person they know, but really I fake everything.
Depression is also being angry, have fears... it's not just sadness and emptyness
this is one of the most beautiful short films I've ever seen. girl you've got serious talent! I'm just completely amazed *.*
+Megan Hylands Lovely words! Thank you gorgeous!!
yeah she does
This was amazing and also gave me a more depth of depression can u make more shot films please
Depression is like drowning -except you can see everyone around you breathing.
Probably the best video that describes depression. I am so happy that I managed to escape that darkness!
Bless you lovely girl xx
Grace Chia thanks, hope you are like me as well :) x
how did you do that
how did you do that
rolie breja do you have snapchat? X
The song just makes it worse. I feel so weak and emotionally drained
Me too
I know how you feel :(
Mhmm
Gina McLough I'm here if you need to talk i would be more than happy to help you
Me too eventually it becomes physically draining as well. It makes it hard to blink. It makes it hard to even hold up your phone. I don’t know what happens after that... death maybe?
The way you filmed the message.. it was fantastic
It isn't easy to express your feelings without much dialogue but you did it amazingly
And god the angles... when you were at the window, somehow just that scene alone made me tear up
This is a stunning and intriguing work :) I loved all of it.
+Radical Rabbit Thank you for the lovely feedback!
Depression is something deep in my chest like ice Cubs that are tethered to my lungs that won't leave my throat so I can't cry even when I want to. I can't explain the complexities I feel so when I friends ask if I'm alright all I can do is stare because it's easier to say yes instead of trying to break the dams that I have foolishly built because I am weak! And it's easier to stare because all I can do is frown and sit in my lonely nests. I have demons that won't leave my body so nobody sees.
Yes. This is exactly how I feel sometimes. It feels as if nobody can see or understand your pain. It feels like there's a weight in your chest that you can never remove. It is much easier to just say you're fine when people ask because there's no easy way to explain this. But I need you to get help. Find a trusted adult and tell them about it. They might not understand, but they can take you to someone who does and can help you out of it. I know exactly how you feel and trust me it gets better. It's not easy, but you are stronger than you think. You'll come out of this strong. Let down those walls you've built and let people in. It may be one of the hardest things you've ever done, but it's definitely worth it. Do it for you. Your future self depends on it. You'll be glad you didn't give up.
+Karen Michel that's the problem, I'm not sure if I'm bipolar or what but I have a really happy life and I don't understand why I sometimes feel this way. My mom took me to a therapist ounce not because she that there was something wrong but because she that I'd be good for me , it was just really awkward.
+star slider Yeah talking can be super awkward. Try to focus on he happy moments. What helps me is when I do have happy moments, I write them down in a journal and read over them when I feel down. I remind myself that there are better moments and that my current situation won't last forever. I've gotten to the point where I can push the thoughts away and focus on the good in my life. Even in my bad times I think of the good things that I do have and listen to soothing music. That really helps me.
I just cry easily
Eventually those ice cubes will melt
"The people with the biggest smiles, cry the hardest" That is my favorite quote, its also my life. I am 13 and i have been depressed sense i was about 9 i think and i have been severely depressed sense about 10 or early 11 and it has only gotten worse. At one point i was so depressed that i cld literally only lie down and cry. I have cut my self, tied things around my neck like i was going to choke my self, i used to smoke, i dig my nails into my arm for really long periods of time or scratch myself really hard to write things like "die" or "kill me". I also bite my arms really hard and make long lasting bite marks and bruises. You can even still very clearly see where i have dug into my arms again and again and again (scars). I repeatedly scratch the words "fat", "ugly", "stupid", and "what the f is wrong with you" into my legs and cover it up with long long shorts. A normal day for you is an obstacle. I dont let many- even few people, really, see my depression or pain. And the couple that do know usually dont care, or "are dealing with their own stuff". My parents DEFINITELY dont know and for good reason. I want to kill myself often, and i hide through life.
I understand. I've been there. Mine is starting to get better and I know yours can too. Get help from someone. It may be a little weird and uncomfortable at first but trust me, it's worth it! Remember, you are loved, you are appreciated, you're not alone in this. One day, you'll be better and you'll look back and be proud that you kept going and conquered this battle. Don't give up Malayzia. You'll get better. Trust me.
Hey, a few years ago I was going through a horrible time. Every day just felt like mud that I was having to swim through and there wasn’t even a path I was meant to follow - just swimming day by day. I had everything, but I was so sad.
Then suddenly, I found my ‘niché’ - classic rock music by rockstars like David Bowie, Queen, Beatles etc... I don’t know why I took to them so much but my life got so much better in the space of about two months. I literally just found who I was always meant to be. A year later now and I wouldn’t be surprised if someone told me I was the happiest person alive - my life excites me and I love everything about myself.
Just know it gets better. Keep searching for that niche, because when you discover how to be yourself, you’ll feel like you’re flying.
I can't even explain how astonishing it is, it's very hard to express the way we feel in videos like that in an accurate way, and create empathy with the viewer, but you made it, and I'm not even going to start talking about how the song fit this so well.
For people who had depression, this short film are the best to describe of what they feel at their dark moment. Yes, I had depression several time in my life and I feel this film.
it just makes me remember how nothing could distract me from my sadness. not drawing not reading. I wasnt in the mood for doing anything at all
I reallllly hope everyone gets past this period of depression. ❤
im crying in bed rn i cant stop
Me too
same fuck
Stay strong lovely xx
same... even ... cant stop
me too
Depression is like a monster eating away at you from within, it takes your emotions away and leaves you with a black empty void deep within you
All you need is a hug. Because sometimes words can't describe what you go through. Even if you are fortunate to have someone to talk to, sometimes you don't know what to say and that really sucks ! Just unexplained sadness and overwhelming anxiety eats your soul. While all this is going on, a hug means everything. But the worst part is, no one gives you that when you need it. Everyone appears too busy in their world. Crying is the only medicine which becomes addictive. You can't think of anything else except to cry. Reasons don't matter at all. I've been through it and I am a guy and I know how it feels. People like us do not seek attention we seek love. :)
I'm there at the moment, and this was very helpful and good for me to see. Thank you Grace.
I can relate to this.
same here :(
Aisha Ahmed :(
Me too
Me to
me as well. which is awfully sad
This is so amazing. This shows exactly how I feel, and it you didn't portray depression with massive signs, it was subtle but meaningful. Keep doing what you're doing. Someday I wish to make films like this.
+danandphilcentral Thank you lovely!!
Phan
phandom is everywhere ^^
But this film is so amazing omg :((
me too ♡
there are so many short films about depression but your film just showed all of the sides and i really love it, you are so talented it's amazing
+Lile Le Thank you!!
This is so well made and deserves so many more views!
+Yasmin Dan Thank you!!
I totally agree
You captured what goes on with depression so well. Took people inside of depression. You did an amazing job. This is a beautifully made film from all angles.
I love the film Grace! It makes me cry every time at the ending, so perfectly done. Congrats on the film. :)
+Lara B Aw, thanks for your support and suggestions this year!
This is the most perfect example of what its like to deal with this illness, Ive had it for 3 years maybe 4 I think now 2012 - to the present day. This was really powerful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Im currently researching on making a video for mental health in Manchester UK, Thank you for the inspiration. I hope your well, stay strong.
Daniel
What ever your going through it will open day get better,I know it's hard and horrible.Keep strong
One*
Molly Ann sadly not for all
I never wanted to say this but, I can relate to it, all of it. I wake up and I feel like I've had enough of the day already. I'm alive but dead at the same time
Dear Grace Chia, I would like to say, thank you, to you, for taking the time, energy and effort to both upload and share this video with the youtube community. Thank You!
I lost it when the mother went running down the stairs. This is absolutely beautiful.
+Kess Gregory That's actually my own mum and watching it still hits me hard! xx
This whole thing was very well done!
this is one of the only depression shorts where the audio, acting and editing were top quality. i loved it..... aussie too.
+DJ Kitanos Fireflight Thanks! x
This was so spot on I can't stop crying
there's a saying "Depression is like a war...you either win or die trying..." im trying im smiling and ppl think im happy when in reality im dying inside but im just 2 damn tired 2 explain because i kno nobody will care anyways or even notice for that matter. im afraid 2 show my true feelings 4 fear of being called a faker or an attention whore. well u kno what? maybe i DO need attention. maybe i NEED somebody 2 pay attention of my thoughts and tell me, SHOW me that they care!!! Plz i kno there are millions of ppl out there with severe depression, yet i cant help but feel so....alone and....unimportant....help me plz
Mya hey, I know it’s 2 years ago u put this up but if u need to talk then tweet me @ShaniaBennison I’m here for you xx
this film is absolutely breathtaking! you have a great future ahead of you. God bless ❤
It hurts, but yet this is how I'm going through daily. Friends started straying away, leaving me alone because depression is crazy to most of my friends. I'm ignored by my housemates. I struggled for help, and now I've given up upon help. Self-harm became part of my daily routine. I wish I can overcome this one day, but for now, I refuse to receive any help. This video does gave me the tiny courage to try to trust and look for help.
Very beautiful production. I have a project where I have to explain depression. I needed a video of what it looked like. This is absolutely perfect. You've done an amazing job. I chose the topic because it's close to home..
Thank you for your lovely feedback and good luck with your video!
Haven't been out of my room for 2 weeks now skipping school I can't take it I'm scared of the people who are called family they just abouse me mentally and physically and school for of bullies been kick out of home and slept on the streets but some people have it worse than me
Depressed Commenter I hope you're doing better. 💖
I've been suffering from depression my entire life, and I think you depicted this very nicely. It definitely spoke to me.
This is the most real depression film I've ever seen.
this film is beautiful and portrays mental illness so accuratley. i am so relieved to watch this video, thank you so much xx all the best to you ♡
Oh my god, you're seriously one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen! Beautiful work!
+winter Thank you!!!!
It's not just crying or sadness, it's being numb to the pain, it's like you have wasted too many tears already
This is amazing. Everything about it is perfect. 😍 this is my favorite short film! I love it ❤️❤️❤️
+FallenAngelEmily Productions Thank you!
This is just too real.... I’ve always loved my life as a child I was SO happy but for some reason it’s all changed and things are different. My life isn’t even bad I have a family, house, food, and I go to school. One time my room was just filthy it looked like one you would see on the hoarders show, I stayed in bed all day, barley ate , or sometimes ate everything in the fridge. My parents talked to me in my room and all I wanted to do was run for the window and jump out. My family cleaned my room for me and I thought It would change and that that was just stupid of me. Now my room isn’t dirty because I’m a goddamn clean freak I can’t even stand to be around people who I know haven’t washed their hands.I still stay in bed all day actually not even a bed I sleep on my bean bag for fucks sake because I don’t want to have that happen all over again I feel like a goddamn robot going to school coming back to sleep for a couple of hours and then stay on my phone watching videos all night so at least maybe I would feel happy and forget about this world and I do. I feel happy but feeling happy watching a screen makes me just even more sad I should be with friends Hanging out. Or be with my family watching movies Like before. Before I was sucked into this state of emptiness. School is even worst then home. I feel like everyone is judging me every time I even look at anybody. I can’t even talk to people because when I do my throat closes up and I want to cry. But no I can’t cry in front of them I have to be strong, so I just stand there like an actually idiot waving my arms around and fidgeting trying to hold back the tears. And that happens everyday. Its like I’m being tortured to relive the same day except the days get worse as they feed on me. Feed on my will to live, feed on my control. Until I can no longer take it and break down.I drown in my tears wanting to just end it somehow but I can’t because I’m too scared. My anger builds up and I relieve it by making my family miserable. It’s not like they care anyways or the school, I skipped school for a day and stayed home and the next day it was still the fucking same.I tell my dad to shut up as he kicks a fucking hole in my door. It’s not even his fault I tell myself. It’s mine I did this to him.I did this to myself.Why can’t I be happy with my life? Why can’t I suck it up and just talk to people and make friends? WHY CANT I FUCKING DIE?! This isn’t just my mind telling me this and I’m not over reacting you fucking idiots that think it’s a joke it’s not. You can’t just tell me we all have our demons and it will get better, Because I am the fucking demon.
I looked at some pics of myself from the same time last year & what a difference a year makes. The calendar with the marks and that days just going by got me.
First time seeing this was 3 years ago and last week on Friday after an argument with my college class I was in bed and I felt so pathetic and this was one of the first things that came to my mind and thanks to this video I went in on monday and apologised to everyone for what I did, I may have to put up with how I feel but I shouldn't make others feel bad and I have to remember that sometimes in this world each other is all we have. Thankyou.
thank you for actually showing it accurately , not many do- don't mock what you haven't endured! xxxx
Beautifully made..Beautiful ..I love how film can capture the way we see things , im so happy u shared this . i can relate to so much. You inspired me. REALLY. I love film, i love how our mind can create our own films, and the best part is creating what we saw , and sharing them to others . realising our creativity and sharing it to the world , hoping to inspire others. Keep on inspiring others :)
this is so stunning, i really hope you continue to do more videos like this!!
+Lena Sophie Working on it! Thanks :)
Being a girl with depression and anxiety this literally relates to me... I miss those times being happy like hell and being able to live freely... now I can't resist myself from crying a single day for no reason at all... I feel like dying everyday... I can't see the happiness and hope even though it's in front of me on my way... every morning now feels like a horrible struggle to go out and face those people out there... I miss the old me
this is beautiful Grace❤ stay strong you're gorgeous❤
this is the most amazing video ever. thankyou for sharing,it really describes how i feel. i just wanna let everyone know as well,you are not alone
This hits home. Depression is real. You cant run from it. Its absolute hell. Very good video.
I've been struggling with deppression for 2 years now and a while back I was diagnosed with mild deppression but just recently was I diagnosed with severe deppression, and I had to go tothe hospital for attempt at suicide (and a couple other things..) and it has been the hardest thing for me to get up in the morning and start my life. Sure there has been hellish moments but I work through it. Grace you have so much talent and I thank you for showing the absolute truth about deppression. Deppression is nothing you want to wish for. Its a hell. I'm stuggling every day and sometimes its hard to go to school...If you're struggling with deppression and/or self harm please *please* get therapy. I promise you it will make you feel so much better.
+Frisk Dreemurr Thank you for sharing your story, and thanks for the lovely feedback!
The ending made me burst in to tears. It was so accurate and the music was beautiful. So sad.
Incredible! You send a strong message with this. Life at the bottom of the pit is just not fun.
Unless you’ve been there you can’t comprehend it. The mess, not showering, living in bed, taking pill after pill that’s supposed to help but it doesn’t, always feeling sad upset or angry never happy, getting so sick you feel like you’re gonna throw up etc etc etc
How fucking sad this is my life
This is beautiful! ♥ Don't forget you are Gorgeous! ♥ I suffer from Depression also! But I am much better now. Hope things go well for you! ♥ Stay Strong!
you stay strong too ♡
Guys, the song is, (One of my fav songs too 3) The Cinematic Orchestra- To Build a Home
I'm glad this was in my recommendations, couldn't come across a better short film than this one. Such beautiful work, keep it up!
+Rue B Thank you lovely!! xxx
No need to thank me (: You have a new fan of your amazing work!xx
The filming of this was lovely!
The most powerful film I even watched it 3times over and it has given me the power to seek help thankyou x
+Mxmi's Best news ever! Stay strong lovely xx
This is incredible. You have described what it is really like to live with depression so well and accurately. Seriously thank you for this video❤️
+Maddie Lucy Thank you for watching it lovely!
This is so beautiful. I'm just, I'm lost for words.
when I was little I told my parents I would never self harm yet a couple years later here I am and I can't stop
I relate to this..I've been dealing with severe depression since I was little. It was horrible. I didn't know what was wrong. Why I couldn't be like all the other 5 year olds. It was the worst. I was alone..sad. I still am.
Don't give up Samantha. Better days are coming. Seek help. It's hard but you'll get through it. One day you'll look back and be proud of how strong you were. You'll be happy that you pushed through. I've been where you are. I've felt what you're feeling. I know what you're going through. Trust me, it gets better.
Every time I watch this I cry there's so much emotion in it and explained so beautifully😭💕
Christ, brings back all the memories. My heart goes to all sufferers. Be strong xxx
I'd be at peace if I wasn't here tbh.
This hit close to home.. Amazing work
Girl you have all the freedom of life and I'm here dying to live a life like you
Absolutely amazing film. Emotional and relatable, brought tears to my eyes :)
Her face depicts it perfectly. She isn't sad. She isn't angry. She's depressed.
Najlepsze jest to, gdy ktoś mówi Ci, że jesteś leniwą osobą, a nawet nie ma pojęcia, ile środków leczących musisz brać w ciągu dnia. Depresja po prostu przychodzi czasami znienacka, możesz być bardzo zdolną i ambitną osobą i nagle coś w Tobie pęka i nie potrafisz za cholerę się podnieść. Próbujesz samotnie się podnieść, próbujesz, aż w końcu widzisz, że nie ma to sensu, bo życie w pojedynkę jest jednak niemożliwe i się cofasz.
This is, 100%, my favorite short film.
How did I end up on this video? I sure as hell don't know. This was a fantastic short film and definitely represents depression.
Two of my closet freinds struggle with this on a daily basis. Most of the time i can't even see them go through what they go through.
If you're currently battling with depression just know it's not the end. Even if you wish it was. The shadow that follows you around will soon fade. Don't let the end appear so suddenly.. Keep fighting.
I honestly have no idea why I'm just randomly typing this.. But whoever sees this know this:
You're beautiful, and stay strong.
I really hate when people say “you can’t be depressed, you have money, you have everything in ur life, you have this, you have that..” but depression doesn’t care.. it can happen to anyone, rich, poor, it doesn’t matter.
Great story, great frames, great job. You made a really great job, believe. And thank you for this (thans from Poland ;)).
+Ola olo Aw thanks for the kind words! (From Australia!)
this is so well-done. i absolutely love it, great job!
+ohlookitscat Thank you very much :)
My friend has depression and at school she does a really good job of dealing with it but at home she doesn't do too well and this video really showed me what it's like, thank you for this video ☺️
this is the most amazing short film ive ever seen
+Lily Subritzky Wow thank you!
These short film is inspiring for all the people who is struggling this kind of situation i hope you can survive this , ask help , talk to anyone and help yourself to recover
Its sooo emotionally and amazing film🤩💙💙💙💙💙💙
this video describes very good how i feel this few months now, there is also a lot of anger at my self also for not doing anything, but in same time I can't, I don't have any motivation or will.
Hope I will manage to find escape from this madness within soon.
A powerful piece. Thank you. I related completely.
I've seen a lot of these videos and i think yours show in a "good way" how depression feels like.
The sad thing about this is it's real to so many people😔
I've been battling depression for over a decade now and it is so exhausting. Recently anxiety had also set in and on some days I'd rather be hungry than go out and buy groceries. I can't even think of anything that makes me happy. and yet a part of me yearns to live. to break out of this prison in my head. I can hardly leave my apartment. I pray we all get through this... I'm tired of missing out on life.
This is amazingly done!
+Avery Kay Gillis Thanks!
This was amazing you are beautiful gorgeous piece of work 💘💘💘✨
beautifly made!! made me cry
Worst thing is losing the one person you love because they don’t understand your overwhelming feelings of brokenness
This is amazing it deserves so much more recognition!
+smileitslucy Thank you!!
This is so beautiful..
This is honestly so amazing and thought through x
+Challenge Lily Thank you!!