Man Up

2018, 8 minutes

A bodybuilder struggles with the everyday and his all consuming passion, as he battles depression.

This festival garnering short film explores the struggles of a professional bodybuilder suffering with depression. Steeped in a world of masculinity and seen as a symbol of strength, Miller (played by IFBB Pro James Hollingshead) suffers in silence, in order to protect his image. As a result, his mental and physical state slowly crumbles, as he throws himself deeper into his isolating lifestyle, consumed by his obsession. The film reached thousands of amongst the bodybuilding community and beyond across social media; opening dialogue about mental health.

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