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| 🗓️: 23.11.24 |📍: MCR, UK

23/08/2026

Nick Cannon Reflects on Lupus Diagnosis 🙌

Actor and comedian Nick Cannon shares his experiences associated with lupus nephritis (also known as lupus kidney disease), including difficult times spent in hospital beds.

He shares his coping strategies and the mindset that has helped him manage living with this autoimmune disease.

Thanks to Nick for speaking up about his health journey 🙌🎭

Source: TVOne TV. Image (IMDb)

28/07/2026

🎬 Last chance to enter your health-focused projects! Submissions for the 2026 edition of The Manchester Health Film Festival close this Friday, July 31st.

Don't miss your opportunity to take home an exciting grand prize! 😃

Event Details:
📅 Dates: November 13th & 14th, 2026
📍 Location: VUE Printworks Manchester, UK
📽️ Festival Edition: MHeFF26
🌍 Eligibility: Welcoming global filmmakers from all locations

🔗 Ready to enter? Find the FilmFreeway submission (link in bio) or in the comments section!

13/06/2026

Stories connect us, educate us and remind us of our shared humanity ✨

At MHeFF, we believe health is more than a diagnosis, it’s a human story. That’s why our festival exists: to make sure those stories are heard, shared and celebrated. We truly look forward to receiving your health films.

Good-to-know 😃:
📍 Manchester, UK
🌍 Open to filmmakers everywhere
📽️ MHeFF26
📅 13th & 14th November 2026
🔗 Link to submit via FilmFreeway in the comments

20/05/2026

Ashton Kutcher Shares His Story of Resilience After Vasculitis Diagnosis 🙌

Actor and producer Ashton Kutcher shares his intense personal health battle with a rare form of vasculitis. This condition temporarily resulted in the loss of his vision, hearing, and ability to balance.

It took nearly a year of focused recovery and sheer perseverance for him to regain his senses.

Reflecting on the experience, Ashton now speaks about the importance of appreciating your health and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth 🌟 His story is a powerful reminder of resilience and perseverance through adversity.

Thank you, Ashton, for sharing this deeply personal journey 💙

Source: Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge. Image (IMDb)

01/05/2026

📣 ⏰ Extended Deadline Submissions for The Manchester Health Film Festival 2026 are now open! 🎬

Missed the original deadline? Good news — you’ve got another chance 🔁 to submit your health-focused films and be in with a chance of winning our £1000 Film of the Festival prize 🏆✨

Submit today and don’t miss out! 🚀
Follow the 🔗 link in bio to enter now 😃

14/04/2026

🎬Keep submitting your films... We are looking forward to this November and whilst we countdown, here's a throwback to 🙂

More details & info via links in bio 👆

26/03/2026

Gina Rodriguez opens up about living with Hashimoto’s disease 🦋

Actor, Gina Rodriguez, shares her empowering journey with Hashimoto’s disease, reframing her diagnosis as a “superpower” that helps her thrive rather than limits her. She speaks openly about the realities of living with a chronic condition, from managing intense fatigue to finding strength through self-awareness and care.

She highlights the importance of nutrition as a foundation for wellbeing and encourages others to focus on their own path rather than comparing themselves to others.

Thank you, Gina, for sharing your story and inspiring others to take charge of their health 💛

Source: SELF, IMDb

03/03/2026

📣 Late Film Submissions for The Manchester Health Film Festival 2026 are now open! 🎬

Excited to announce that you can now submit your health-related films today for only £20, to be in for a chance of winning our £1000 Film of the Festival prize 🙌

Follow the 🔗 link in bio to submit now! 😃

25/02/2026

Adam Thomas’s journey with Psoriatic Arthritis 🫶

Actor and TV presenter, Adam Thomas highlights that the most challenging part was being in so much pain without any answers, which was both physically and mentally draining. After the diagnosis, the next challenge was trying to get medication.

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints and where tendons and ligaments connect to bone.

Sharing lived experience is key to improving future health outcomes. Thank you, Adam Thomas 🙌

Source: This Morning on ITV
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