Seeking Distribution for Chasing Silence Documentary

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Seeking Distribution for Chasing Silence Documentary

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Chasing Silence

Feature Documentary (In Development) | Length: 90 mins (flexible) | Target Release: Q2–Q3 2026 | Language: English | Origin: Australia

Genre

Social Impact | Mental Health | Youth | Factual

Production & Support

Production Company: Urban Ripples Pty Ltd
Status: In development
Supported by: The Butterfly Foundation, Black Dog Institute

🎬 Logline

A raw look inside the hidden epidemic of teenagers using eating disorders and self‑harm to silence emotional pain — where relief is addictive, and silence is survival.

Overview

Chasing Silence explores a disturbing global trend: teens turning to eating disorders and self‑harm as addictive coping strategies for overwhelming emotional distress. Anchored in lived experience and expert insight, the film examines how pain becomes the only language some teens trust—and why systems treat symptoms, not causes.

While focused on teenagers, the film is intentionally built to reach parents first—opening the door to watch together. This is not a recovery story—it’s a wake‑up call.

📊 Key Statistics – The Global Crisis in Numbers

Australia has the highest per‑capita rate of eating disorders worldwide
Over 1 M Australians live with an eating disorder; 1 in 3 girls, 1 in 5 boys show signs by age 15
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness
Teen self‑harm hospitalisations doubled in Australia in 10 years
In the US, ED‑related hospitalisations rose 119 % during the pandemic
UK ED referrals quadrupled post‑2020
Globally, 70 % of struggling teens never seek help

🌍 Top 10 Affected Countries

Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Ireland, Germany

Across these nations, youth mental health systems are overwhelmed—and teens increasingly turn to pain when they can’t find words.

🎯 Target Audience

For parents, but intended to be watched with their teenagers. Aims to bridge communication gaps, offering insight for parents and validation for teens. Ultimately, it’s a tool for shared understanding.

🤝 Impact & Distribution Pathways

Partnered screenings: Butterfly Foundation, Black Dog Institute
Educational versions for schools, TAFEs, universities
Community forums, trauma-informed screenings, guided discussion packs
Social campaigns aligned with R U OK? Day, World Mental Health Day, Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Digital outreach via TikTok, YouTube, Instagram with lived‑experience advocates

🔄 Format Flexibility

Currently a 90‑minute feature documentary, but episodic structure is possible with the right partner. Open to distribution discussions.

📍 Current Development Status

Advanced development
Pitch deck, budget, production schedule, confirmed contributors secured
Teaser in early production (expected Q3 2025)
Targeting financing completion by late 2025 for 2026 release
Open to international co‑production, presales & philanthropic funding

🎥 Rights Available

TV (FTA, Pay‑TV), SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, educational, institutional, non‑theatrical, festival/impact, limited theatrical—all worldwide.
Open to presales, co‑production, territory‑based licensing.

🌐 Target Territories

Worldwide—with priority in North America, UK, EU, Scandinavia, Asia‑Pacific.

📁 Available Materials

Full pitch deck (PDF)
Confirmed expert contributors (Butterfly Foundation, Black Dog Institute, Alex South)
Detailed impact strategy (education & NGO rollout)
Proof‑of‑concept teaser in production—available soon