Out from the Mist is a unique competition celebrating photography, short films, and music that explores themes around mental illness.

While it shines a light on the realities of mental illness, it also goes far beyond—highlighting the diverse experiences, stories, and creative expressions of those navigating mental health challenges in their own way. This competition welcomes stories told through image, sound, and movement—stories of those living with mental illness, and of those who care for and support them. Whether joyful or sorrowful, bold or quietly powerful, each entry contributes to a deeper understanding of what it means to face mental health challenges—and to rise, connect, and create through them.