Turning Down £66k To Make My Film: Trauma Healing & Filming the Benzodiazepine Crisis

The medication - Bromazepam; a benzodiazepine (sister of Xanax / Valium)
More info at benzoinfo.com
Film - toxsick.org
In this video, I share my journey of turning down a £66k job offer to pursue my passion for filmmaking. Join me as I discuss my experience at the Cannes Film Festival, the challenges and progress of my documentary on the benzodiazepine crisis, and my personal journey of healing from a medication-induced brain injury.
About the Documentary:
My documentary focuses on the benzodiazepine crisis and its global impact on individuals and communities - with an angle of music-based activism. It aims to raise awareness, spark conversations, and be a catalyst for change.
Support My Journey:
If you’d like to support my film and follow my journey, please consider subscribing to my channel, liking this video, and sharing it with others who might be interested. Your support means the world.
Follow Me:
Instagram - / emjadehames
Twitter - x.com/emjadehames
Support the Documentary:
www.toxsick.or...
Credits:
Special thanks to everyone who has supported me on this journey, including the amazing people I met at Cannes and the brave individuals sharing their stories for this documentary.
Video Footage:
Pressmaster - work clip 1
Coverr - plane clip 1
Pixabay - earth clip
Nino Souza - filmmaking
Fauxels - laptop footage
Coverr - writing clip
Moon Cube Design - clock
Domianick Arts - clouds moving
Vincent McGee - car driving
cottonbro studio - choosing a book
Kelly - protest march
Jyoti Pur- plane
Mike Bird - cosy home
Nothing Ahead - puppy
Music -
No Indication - Track Tribe
Tags:
#Documentary #BenzodiazepineCrisis #TraumaHealing #Filmmaking #CannesFilmFestival #TurningDownJobOffers #MentalHealthAwareness #IndependentFilm #BehindTheScenes
Disclaimer:
This video is based on my personal experiences and journey. It is not intended as professional advice. For medical or mental health issues, please consult a professional. Preferably several professionals until you find at least one you know you can trust.

[@brendamalone3880]

I think you made the right decision. Emma your going to help so many through your film. This will have a platform to make a difference. That is priceless. ❤❤God Bless you. I can’t wait to watch it.

[@EmmaHames]

Thank you. I can’t not make it - simple as that :).

[@emmr2739]

So glad that you do you. There may be many opportunities post the benzo film.

[@EmmaHames]

Definitely. It's that thing of taking the next step even when you can't see the whole staircase. The main thing is feeling like you're on the right staircase :)