𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 is a short film that explores postnatal depression and the quiet resilience it takes to find hope again. The filmmakers goal was to tell a story that raises awareness of maternal mental health while breaking the silence and stigma that still surround it.
The darkness of postnatal depression threatens to overwhelm Susannah, but a chance encounter with Rupa might be the help she needs.
Stand Still is intimate and deeply affecting, a reminder that reaching out – and being heard – can change everything.
Directed by Isabella Wing-Davey and written by Michelle Bonnard and Zoë Tapper, Stand Still premiered at the BFI London Film Festival and went on to screen internationally, winning Best Short Film at the Link International Film Festival and earning nominations across major UK festivals.
