Check out our latest news and our upcoming festivals and screenings
26th Jun 25
A NIGHT WITH OP COURAGE
Truly honoured to have represented Unseen Scars on Thursday evening at Op COURAGE, The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service at St Pancras Hospital.
Our film Director, Carl Mackenzie had the privilege of speaking with veterans and witnessing the incredible work being done to support them.
Unseen Scars continues to do well on its festival run. However, the support and praise it has received from the veteran community—and hearing that the film resonates for its realism and honesty—is deeply humbling.
To all those working tirelessly for veterans' mental health—thank you. And to the veterans who shared their stories with Carl Thursday evening, we’re profoundly grateful.
24th Jun 25
AWARD WIN - For Andrew Lee Potts at the BRIFF2025
A win for our lead, Andrew Lee Potts at the Brighton Rocks International Film Festival 2025.
We are absolutely over the moon that Andrew Lee Potts took home the Best Performance Award — so well deserved!
Here’s to many more milestones ahead!
22nd May 25
FESTIVAL KLAXON - Brighton International Film Festival 2025
Unseen Scars has been officially selected for the Brighton Rocks International Film Festival 2025.
Brighton, here we come! We’re thrilled to announce that Unseen Scars has been officially selected for the Brighton Rocks International Film Festival! Brighton is a vibrant hub for artists and creatives, and we’re honoured to be part of this BIFA-qualifying festival on June 22nd. Screening at 12-2pm!
We have also been nominated for best performance - Andrew Lee Potts. Huge thanks to the BRIFF team — we can’t wait to share our film with you!
To find out more and access tickets: https://www.rocksfestivals.com/briff.html
21st May 25
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2025 - what an incredible experience!
Thank you, Cannes Film Festival 2025 — what an incredible experience!
A week full of inspiring meetings, new connections, and valuable feedback to reflect on. Our Writer & Director, Carl Mackenzie, was in attendence, representing Unseen Scars at various meetups and shindigs.
Unseen Scars was also included in the curated Market Catalog of the 2025 edition of the SFC | Rendez-vous Industry.
Already looking forward to Cannes 2026!
14th May 25
A GLOWING REVIEW - UK Film Review of Unseen Scars
We received an amazing review from the great people at UK Film Review.
"Poignant and loaded with tension, Carl Mackenzie’s short film Unseen Scars is an emotional deep dive into the haunting reality faced by many veterans trying to readjust to civilian life following time served in the military."
Read their review here: https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/unseen-scars
25th April 25
FESTIVAL KLAXON - Go Mental! International Film Festival 2025
Unseen Scars has been officially selected for the Go Mental International Film Festival 2025
We’re proud to announce that Unseen Scars has been officially selected for the Go Mental! International Film Festival 2025 in Germany on May 29 - June 1!
Chosen by an expert jury from the worlds of filmmaking, film studies, psychology, and psychotherapy, we’re honoured to have the film recognised in such powerful company. We can’t wait for our German premiere at the end of May — danke, Go Mental!
To learn more:https://www.gomentalfilmfestival.com
19th April 25
FESTIVAL KLAXON - Believe Psychology Film Festival 2025
Unseen Scars has been selected for the Believe Psychology Film Festival 2025
We’re excited to share that Unseen Scars has been selected for the Believe Psychology Film Festival taking place May 16-18 in Hollywood, California!
This powerful, psychology-themed festival is all about educating, entertaining, and empowering — and we’re honoured to be part of something so meaningful.
Can’t wait to join the lineup and share our story.
To find out more visit: https://www.believepsychologyfilmfest.com
17th April 25
FESTIVAL KLAXON - Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2025
Unseen Scars has been officially selected for the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2025
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Unseen Scars has been officially selected for the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 2025. A BAFTA-qualifying and BAFTA Cymru-recognised festival taking place May 19-22!
We can't wait to have our Welsh premiere this May and share this film as part of such an incredible festival. Diolch, CBFF — see you soon!
To find out more visit: https://carmarthenbayfilmfestival.co.uk
12th April 25
EXCLUSIVE SCREENING APRIL 2025 - Prince Charles Cinema
Unseen Scars has been officially releeased and off on it's festitival run. We marked this omportant event with an exclusive screening at the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London's West End. And what an unforgettable evening it was!
Read all about it here.
