Private Project

Our Better Selves

Hass is sectioned in a mental health hospital, struggling with his inner demons. Then one day a familiar face shows up, and turns everything upside down.

  • Jubair Khan
    Director
    Melody
  • Jubair Khan
    Writer
  • Alex Grant
    Producer
  • Quinn K. Pohl
    Producer
    Table for One
  • Antonio Akeel
    Key Cast
    "Hass"
    Slow Horses, Tomb Raider
  • Danyal Ismail
    Key Cast
    "Zayn"
    Virdee
  • Ingrid Marsh
    Key Cast
    "Nurse"
  • Eddie Capli
    Key Cast
    "Bossman"
  • Rosie Akerman
    Key Cast
    "Jess"
  • Catherine Mills
    Key Cast
    "Patient"
  • Adam Turner
    Key Cast
    "Patient"
  • Mike Brindley
    Director of Photography
    Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, Psychological
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 20, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Jubair Khan

Jubair Khan is a video producer whose experience working with NGOs has taken him to film stories all over the world. He is Bangladeshi but he was born in Reading, England and studied English Literature.

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Director Statement

One of my closest friends growing up once ran into oncoming traffic during his psychosis. I ran after him to try and stop him from hurting himself. Thankfully, we managed to get him to hospital. Since that day I told myself I'd tell his story, to try and give people a window into his world, to help them understand, to help them see.
I'm so proud to share this film with you, based on some of my life experiences with friends who have suffered from schizophrenia. This is a very personal insight into mental health in the Muslim community.