DIRECTOR'S NOTE:

In December of 2014, I hit bad depression and expressed my emotions in a rough, 40 page script. The script touched on points in my life where I felt disappointed and insecure about other people, and more importantly, myself. I took a month to reflect on what made me feel unhappy, and it led me to investigating the topic of mental illness.

I was concerned about my own mental health, and talked to my family members and close friends who happened to have bipolar disorder about the struggles in their life to see if I found a parallel in mine. After reflecting, I was shocked to find how much I had in common with my own dad, who is diagnosed with the illness. His illness has played a big part in my family growing up, and his struggle to cope inspired me to give depth to my script. After talking with more bipolar people and researching the numbers who struggle with it in some way, I felt passionate about shining a light on those with untreated cases of the disease and bringing awareness to helping them. I also wanted to make a movie that spoke to families with mental illness, and those without, so that I could appropriately explain the symptoms and steps to care for something as common as bipolar disorder.

This is a film about humanity, family, and the idea that love and genuine connections can conquer any isolating factor, whether it’s mental illness or even sexuality, race, or gender. I hope the audience can learn and appreciate something about Point 453, whether it educates them on treating bipolar disorder or reminds them to tell their best friend they love them. 

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