Unseen Scars

In a word, I found Unseen Scar utterly compelling (the themes explored but also the way it was directed and filmed). My favourite go-to search term for film is 'gritty British drama', so I was captivated from the start. I would add that the film was also very relatable from a therapist's perspective, having worked with both PTSD and suicidal ideation for a few decades now, including with a small number of soldiers. Dr. Kasia Wilk's underpinning philosophy around choice and autonomy shines through.

It met all of my high expectations, given all of the talented professionals involved in its creation.

Unseen Scars is a gripping, authentically acted film that shines a light on a truth many live with but few dare to speak about.

While the story centres on a war veteran grappling with PTSD, its themes are universal. We all carry invisible wounds from the past - and this film reminds us just how common and complex those inner battles can be.

The performances are powerfully realistic, to the point where it feels less like a film and more like a documentary. Nothing is overdone or sensationalised. Instead, it trusts the audience to sit with the silence, the tension, and the raw humanity that unfolds. The emotion is real, and it lingers.

The message at the heart of Unseen Scars is not only important - it's vital. It encourages openness, vulnerability, and the courage to seek help. It reinforces a powerful truth: that no matter what we've been through, we still have choices, and those choices can lead to healing.

I was fortunate enough to attend the film's premiere, where hearing directly from the producer, director, and cast only deepened my appreciation. It was clear that every person involved cared deeply about the film's message, and that sincerity radiates through every scene.

If you're looking for a film that moves you, challenges you, and truly matters - Unseen Scars is it.

I was fortunate to be invited to attended the premier for this fantastic film. Wow! Just wow!

Unseen Scars is an enormously powerful portrayal of the mental issues many of our military veterans face after leaving service. It accurately captures the rawness of the emotional and physical effects of PTSD on both the individual and those around them...and provides a stark insight into the consequences.

The script, acting, production, and film score make Unseen Scars a must see and the message is helping to raise the profile of such an important issue.

I'm looking forward to the release of the full length version!

Such an incredibly poignant film that is not only incredibly well written, graciously acted by Andrew Lee Potts and cinematically shot - it's an important film that should be watched by everyone.

Its importance serves as a right of passage by writer/director Carl Mackenzie, who's continued work to highlight the stories of not only those serving or have served but of male mental health which is so often not portrayed on screen.

Ideally, it would be great if more films like this were out in the world to educate men that they are not alone and to reach out when needed. We need to stop the stigma of asking for hellp as being a bad thing.

A very moving and thought-provoking short film that shines a light on how PTSD affects people. The subject matter is handled with respect, and the beautiful soundscape draws the viewer into the world and struggles faced by returning veteran James and the people around him. Beautifully shot, skillfully directed, and emotionally resonant, this is a short film that lingers long after the credits roll. It's a moving reminder of the battles many people continue to fight after coming home-and why those stories deserve to be told. Definitely worth watching, not only for its craft, but for its compassion.