Filming a Mental Health Short Film - BTS of ‘HIDDEN’

Mental Health Short Film Behind The Scenes — BTS of ‘HIDDEN’

This is the behind-the-scenes breakdown of how we made 'HIDDEN' — a short film about the quiet struggles men face with their mental health, and the emotions we often suppress in social situations.

From lighting setups to last-minute changes, we shot the entire film in just 5 hours, and it pushed all of us creatively and emotionally.

In this video, you’ll see:
The full BTS of the shoot day
How we approached a sensitive subject on camera
Creative problem-solving with time + budget limits
Honest moments from the cast and crew
Why this story means so much to me personally

This wasn’t just a film — it was a reminder of the conversations we’re not having enough.

If you want to see the final short film HIDDEN, you can watch it here 👉    • 'HIDDEN' A Mental Health Short Film (Sony ...  

Let me know if you’d like a separate deep dive into the color grade or sound design. Appreciate you all for being here.

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BTS shot by: Taylor Simpson   / taylordsimpson  
Drop your thoughts, experiences, or questions in the comments — let’s open up the conversation.

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