Bipolar - the short film reached a humble milestone this last week as it marked its 15,000th view on YouTube. While the short film was featured in a few, select film festivals, the vast majority of its viewership has been through YouTube exposure.
While the film doesn't currently share the spotlight of a 'million-plus views', or labeled as 'going viral', its exposure and message has touched and reached a respectful 15,000-plus viewers around the world.
Writer-director Matthew Nichols wanted to create a project that brought awareness to the illness of Bipolar Disorder and gave a snapshot into the lives of four (fictional) characters. Bipolar is the psychological, inspirational drama about those four individuals, struggling to deal with the challenges of bipolar disorder and learning the power of family, unconditional love and forgiveness. The short film is a unique, 14-minute journey that introduces the characters, their struggles and the people who give them strength and support.
Nichols has survived and successfully lived with bipolar disorder for over 29 years and is an advocate for educating and bringing awareness to the public about the illness. He recently lost his brother to the illness in September of 2014, and is passionate about helping others to overcome personal struggles and to offer direction and resources to the families of, and those who live with the illness.
Synopsis: Bipolar
A teacher, a single mother, a salesman, and a business executive are enlightened by the discovery of a way to overcome the destructive tenacity of a mental illness, but not without cost. Their consistent struggles with the illness and inability to cope with overwhelming circumstances, finds them converging with one another in a local hospital. They are faced with the reality of their illness and the elusive answers to overcome its destructive hold on their lives. Through a personal window into the world of bipolar disorder, these four individuals search for answer to win the war over the adversaries of mental illness, failure and suicide. Their relationships intertwine, encourage and give new hope to a future they have yet to discover. Their heartwarming and dramatic journey will bring viewers into the world of mental illness, and inspire others to never give up hope.
Written and Directed by Matthew Nichols
Story by Darren Elliot Fulsher and Matthew Nichols
Produced by Darren Elliot Fulsher and Matthew Nichols
"Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeod
"Sugar Pill" by Kyler England
"It's All Gonna Be Okay" by Jenna Lynne
"Hero" by Jayme Dawicki
View the film here: (Copy and Paste)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbyfCevsPjI
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