“Healing begins when stories are told, heard, and honoured.”
In a world where mental health conversations are becoming increasingly important, Odyssey Media House presents an evocative, empowering, and much-needed event — Create to Heal, happening on July 26, 2025, at the Theatre in the Mill, University of Bradford (BD7 1DP).
This immersive gathering explores mental health through the lens of Black creative voices, offering a platform for reflection, expression, and collective healing. Hosted as part of the City of Film Echoes series, Create to Heal is more than an event — it’s a movement to spotlight untold stories, challenge stigma, and inspire connection through the arts.
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What to Expect
🎬 Film Screening
🎭 Live Performance
🗣️ Dialogue & Discussion
Guests will experience powerful visual storytelling through short films created by and about Black individuals navigating mental health. These films reflect lived experiences, cultural realities, and the power of resilience.
The event also features live performances — spoken word, music, and theatre — all celebrating the creativity that emerges from struggle, and the strength found in vulnerability.
And perhaps most importantly, dialogue sessions will invite audiences to engage directly with creators, mental health advocates, and peers. These conversations aim to foster understanding, build community, and pave the way for collective healing.
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Why This Matters
For too long, mental health within Black communities has been silenced by stigma, underrepresented in media, and misunderstood in broader healthcare conversations. Create to Heal challenges this status quo by:
Elevating authentic Black voices
Highlighting the therapeutic power of storytelling and creativity
Bridging the gap between awareness and action
Whether you're an artist, mental health professional, student, or simply passionate about change, this event offers something deeply meaningful.
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Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
📍 Venue: Theatre in the Mill, University of Bradford, BD7 1DP
🕐 Time: TBA
🎟️ Entry: FREE
🎟 Register now on Trybookings: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/87487?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLAkw5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp2rxzJi3omHbCIbEqWYTyOutK5bY7qTX93kAyEx-1jERAQ_f7iaDO8wwBNaT_aem_IgUBf6DvWHRyQCQh571iSQ
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Supported By
This event is proudly supported by:
🔹 Science and Media Museum
🔹 Cinema For All
Together, we believe in the power of creative media to heal, connect, and transform lives.
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Join Us. Speak Up. Heal Together.
Follow Odyssey Media House for updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes content leading up to the event. Let’s make space for stories that matter — and use creativity to build a future where mental health is prioritised, honoured, and understood.