The second annual health documentary film festival with LA1 Shorts will shine a light on stories of health challenges from across the region.

The afternoon of short documentaries and Q&A sessions with filmmakers and academic experts will take place at the Health Innovation Campus at Lancaster University from 1pm to 5pm on Wednesday 6 November.

Laura Kornas, Head of Health and Care Partnerships at Lancaster University, said: “Last year’s health documentary film festival featured documentaries across a range of health-aligned subject matters which were fascinating for our audience.

“This year we have improved the format and maintained the quality of the films. It is great to see films from our own academic colleagues being shown this year.

“I look forward to watching all the films with members of the audience and seeing how the creative efforts on display spark the imaginations of those who come to see them.”

Steve Fairclough, of LA1 Shorts, added: “This is the second collaboration between LA1Shorts and the Health Innovation Campus, celebrating and sharing our health and wellbeing documentaries.

“We look forward to hearing from the filmmakers, academics, and connected organisations. It promises to be another great event, so please book a place.”

The films showcased this year will explore a range of health challenges including mental health issues, community health research, assisted dying and more.

They include:

On My Terms – a docu-drama by Professor Nancy Preston following a family and their healthcare workers as a man pursues his plans for assisted dying.

i am who i am – a film about health research with young people by Dr Faye Tucker and Dr Jude Lunn.

Bay Lines: Beach of Dreams - A celebration of the natural environment of Morecambe Bay by the Morecambe Bay Partnership. The film aims to encourage people to walk or cycle the Bay and consider what the future holds for each precious mile.

Finding 'Appiness - After 70 years of keeping a devastating secret, eccentric fashionista Allan Bradbury is on a journey to recovery. By opening up about his childhood trauma can he find true ‘appiness in later life? A film by Northern Heart Films.

Portrait with a Pal – A documentary about supporting local people through music and health partnerships by More Music, working with Bay Medical Group.

How To Build A Life - Louis, a young man with Asperger’s, talks candidly to his older brother about a decade-long struggle with bullying that nearly ended his life. He finds strength in his unique passion for Lego and his loyal dog, creating an outlet for his creativity and healing. A film by Matthew Reese.

To book your place at this free event, visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/69078