Filmmaker Jacob Perrin and actor Jonny Vernon discuss ‘The Frog in the Well’, a short film addressing themes of mens mental health and suicide prevention. The film focuses on the character of Lewis, as his plans to end his own life are interrupted by a kindhearted stranger.

Throughout this conversation, we touch on topics such as the inspiration for the film, the production itself and the project's premiere at The Manchester Health Film Festival 2024. The film will premiere online on 11/05/25, on the Health Films SEP Youtube Channel.

According to Samaritans, Males aged 45-49 years were found to have the highest suicide rate (25.3 per 100,000). Research shows that communities play a crucial role in suicide prevention.

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What is SEP? - Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and interactive projects. ‘An elephant in the room’ is an English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem no one wants to discuss, or a condition no one wants challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.For more info - https://www.freshrb.com/silentelephantproject