Experiencing Interruptions?

Still Here?

On the brink of despair, a woman contemplates ending her life. Listening to heartfelt messages from friends about what makes life worth living, she discovers the fragile yet resilient thread of hope. 'Still Here' offers a series of reminders to anyone struggling to hold on in their darkest moments.

*Notes:
- 'Still Here' was filmed in London and Romsey, UK.

- Everyone who kindly lent their voice and image to the film has lived experience of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and suicidality.

- They are based all over the world: Australia, India, US, Canada, UK, UAE and represent even more cultures, countries, and languages through their backgrounds and life journeys.

4 festival selections & 2 awards so far!

  • Solène Anglaret
    Director
  • Robert Stanley Crampton
    Director
  • Solène Anglaret
    Actor
  • Ally Austin
    Voice Overs
  • Georgette Swain
    Voice Overs
  • Jay Cavanagh
    Voice Overs
  • Madhurima Lahiri
    Voice Overs
  • Melanie Goldman
    Voice Overs
  • Rafael Chavez
    Voice Overs
  • Solène Anglaret
    Voice Overs
  • Sophie Jagne
    Voice Overs
  • Xannie Stavert
    Voice Overs
  • Solène Anglaret
    Writer
  • Isaac Harvey
    Producer
  • Solène Anglaret
    Producer
  • Emma Hames
    Producer
  • Robert Stanley Crampton
    Editor
  • Sebastian Kauderer
    Music
  • Josh Oliver
    Music
  • Emily Roberts
    Thanks
  • Tasha Jayne
    Thanks
  • Philippe Anglaret
    Thanks
  • Marta Santandreu Oliver
    Thanks
  • Paul Christopher Mollitt
    Thanks
  • Andrew Small
    Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Mental Health, Drama, Psychological, Emotional Drama, Contemplative Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    12,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digial
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Indo Dubai International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    February 21, 2025
    Best International Short Film
  • Lift-Off First Time Filmmaker Session
    International
    November 21, 2024
    Audience Choice Award
  • Little Venice Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 26, 2024
    Official Selection
  • TIMBA International Mental Health Film Festival
    Ngunnawal
    Australia
    October 21, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Authentic Global Film Awards
    Beverly
    United States
    April 23, 2025
    Certificate of Merit
Director Biography - Solène Anglaret, Robert Stanley Crampton

Solène Anglaret is a storyteller looking to build bridges of hope over borders of stigma and isolation.

She is the Founder of Be Beyond Borders, author of four books, and cast member of The BPD Bunch. Her areas of focus are on mental health and neurodiversity, having lived experience of BPD and ADHD.

Over the past 15 years, Solène has lived and worked in seven different countries (France, Norway, US, UK, China, Australia, and is currently based in Dubai, UAE) and travelled to over 70.

After a career in corporate and government, she decided to become a full-time freelancer and now provides consulting, mentoring, and storytelling services.

In 2023, she was named one of the Women Who Change the World and Top 50 most influential neurodivergent women in the UK for her ongoing advocacy work.

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Director Statement

"We created the film I needed the day I found myself sitting at the window, wanting to end it all.

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to this project. I hope it helps those who also find themselves in the depths of darkness, reminding us all that life is worth living."