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. Advertisement Advertisement 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. Sign up to our daily newsletter Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Lancaster Guardian, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
“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.
” Advertisement Advertisement 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 dyi.