The Manchester Health Film Festival (MHeFF) is more than a celebration of film, it is a growing movement using the power of storytelling to transform how we see, understand and talk about health.

By bringing filmmakers, health professionals, researchers, communities and the public together, MHeFF creates space for stories that build empathy, challenge stigma and shine a light on health experiences too often overlooked. We believe powerful stories can inspire conversations, influence action and spark new ideas that contribute to better health outcomes and, ultimately, cures. Through film, we are building a community where stories are heard, knowledge is shared and change begins.