people's poet films
award-winning films from within the mental health community that communicate lived-experience to those that deliver our care
about people's poet
who
a history
a history
people's poet is mostly me, Tim Mercier, an award-winning filmmaker with a passion for film storytelling within my mental health community and in partnership with mental health services and connected agencies
a history
a history
a history
I bring years of experience as a successful film and television director and my lived-experience of mental health challenges and engagement with mental health services too.
a mission
a history
a mission
I believe in the power of personal film storytelling as a component of healing and recovery for people living with mental distress.
a process
towards change
a mission
Listening is at the heart of all I do as a filmmaker. It's how I discover an authentic and unique voice with which to tell someone's story, or find compelling solutions to a client's communication needs.
an impact
towards change
towards change
My films are distinctive and made with impact in mind. They create context and opportunity for public conversations that challenge attitudes, break down stigma and build understanding.
towards change
towards change
towards change
My films engage and inspire the people who deliver mental health services, through staff screenings and workshops that help shape better practice, service-user experience and improve health outcomes.