Why This Matters
Behind every statistic is a person. A family. A moment that could have gone differently.
The Calm and The Storm was created to bring those moments into the light—to tell the stories that too often go unheard and to spark the kind of conversations that can save lives.
The Vision
We believe storytelling has the power to reach people in ways traditional awareness efforts cannot.
When people see themselves in someone else’s story, they are more likely to listen, to connect, and to act.
Through a documentary film and a national campaign, we are working to:
Break down stigma surrounding mental health
Increase awareness of available resources
Encourage earlier, more open conversations
Ultimately shift behavior and save lives
The Team Behind The Movement
The Calm and The Storm is led by a team of filmmakers, advocates and partners committed to advancing mental health awareness and expanding access to life-saving resources.
We are actively building a network of collaborators who believe in the power of storytelling to change outcomes.
This work is only possible through collective effort. Because no one should have to navigate their storm alone.
Matt Simon
Executive Producer + Writer
Greg Brill
Executive Producer + Co-Director
Greg Brainard
Producer + Editor
Jeremy Kunkle
Co-Director + Director of Photography + Assistant Producer
Patrick Puzzo
Assistant Producer
