Mould
Fay, a university student, struggling with her mental health tries to push her feelings down causing it to obstruct her life even further. She needs help to lift the fog from her mind but finds it hard to trust those who want to help her.
Mould was made in three parts- terms 1, 2 and 3. Each section is stylistically different in order to represent the changes in Fay's mental state; elation, depression and resolution.
Fay
Estranged from her father and a shaky relationship with her mother Fay thinks moving to university is just what she needs... and for a time it was. With this film we wanted to show a very real version of the univeristy experience - one that isn't glorifying binge drinking, smoking and ditching class, rather we highlight how uni culture can normalise this behaviour and stop us from noticing our friends struggling.
Mould - the symoblism
We chose to name the film mould to represent Fay's declining mental state and the way it was spreading, poisoning her thoughts, friendships and mind.
Alana
She is the antagonist of the film - somewhat the inner voice of Fay, making fun of her tribulations and doubting the validity of her feelings. However she is not simply a projection of Fays internal dialogue, she is a real person and the awful things she says are unfortunately based on real events and experiences too many people still face due to the stigma surrounding mental health struggles.
Daniel
He is the answer to Alana - a sympathetic character, giving Fay a chance to be heard, accpeted and cared for by a true friend. Although when we first meet his character he too doesn't realise the severity of Fay's situations, at a party full of drunk students (including himself) he doesn't take Fay too seriously and brushes her off as she begins to confide in him. Noting his mistake he makes amends by making friends and spending time together, treating her with empathy and sometimes pushing her to do what is best even when she doesn't want to.
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