Matrescence Short Film

🎬 Welcome to the official YouTube channel for 'Matrescence' — a University of Portsmouth graduate film exploring the quiet, isolating reality of postnatal depression.

Set in the early 2000s and inspired by real-life stories from our own families, Matrescence follows Heather, a first-time mother struggling to cope with new parenthood. Isolated, overwhelmed, and unheard, she reaches breaking point — and finally admits the truth: she needs help.

Matrescence was created by a team of passionate emerging filmmakers, several of whom have connections to postnatal mental health. The film aims to raise awareness and reflect stories that often go unspoken.

Find us on social media:
📸 Instagram: @matrescence_shortfilm
📸 Facebook: facebook.com/matrescenceshortfilm

🌐 matrescenceshortfilm.wixsite.com/officialsite
📧 Contact: matrescencefilm@gmail.com

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:
🔗 pandasfoundation.org.uk