“WHY WOULDN’T I BE?” NOW STREAMING ON REVEEL
Step into the quiet storm of teenage mental health with Why Wouldn’t I Be?, the award-winning short film from acclaimed British filmmaker Ella Greenwood—now streaming exclusively on Reveel.
About the Film
Written and directed by Greenwood, Why Wouldn’t I Be? follows Jack, a 17-year-old boy grappling with the weight of unspoken pain. As silence becomes unbearable, Jack begins to question why he couldn’t ask for help. Told with Greenwood’s signature sensitivity, the film is a haunting portrait of internal struggle that refuses to look away.
Director’s Bio: Ella Greenwood
Ella Greenwood is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, writer, and mental health advocate. She made her directorial debut at just 18 with Faulty Roots, earning the Rising Star Award at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival. Greenwood is the founder of Broken Flames Productions, a company dedicated to mental health storytelling. Her accolades include:
- Forbes 30 Under 30
- The Diana Award for humanitarian work
- British Citizen Award Medal of Honour for Services to the Arts
- Best Young Director at the London Director Awards for Why Wouldn’t I Be?
She’s also a TEDx speaker and ambassador for the teen mental health charity stem4.
Key Cast Members
- Harry Collett (House of the Dragon, Dolittle) as Jack
- Elizabeth Berrington (The Nevers, Waterloo Road) as Alice
- Tut Nyuot (The Long Walk, The Power) as Aaron
- Susan Lawson-Reynolds (Three Little Birds, Cuttlefish) as Mrs. Wright
Creative Team
- Cinematography: Xenia Patricia
- Editing: Emmalie El Fadli
- Original Score: Gaby Ambler
- Producers: Lucas A. Ferrara & Maya Bartley O’Dea
- Sound Designer – Ines Adriana
- Casting Director – Frankie Fearis
- 1st Assistant Director (AD) – Kathryn O’Reilly
- Production Designer – India Bakersmith
- Art Assistant – Safi Tobi
- Costume Designer – Tori Hitchens
- Color Grade – Lizo Xanh
- Makeup Artist (MUA) – Morgan Elvin
- 1st Assistant Camera (AC) – Alex Tan
- 2nd Assistant Camera (AC) – Charlee Murphy-Frost
- Gaffer – Ethan Ng
- Spark – Hanyu Niu
- Sound Recordist – Adam Hurley
- Script Supervisor – Merryn Rae
- Covid Supervisor – Emma Goldsmith
- Behind-the-Scenes Photographer – Ines Hachou
- Cast Production Assistant (PA) – Bella Burns
- Runner – James Lockheart
How to Watch
Starting TODAY, September 16, Why Wouldn’t I Be? is available to stream on Reveel.
Visit Reveel.net or download the Reveel app on your smart TV or mobile device. Just search for the title and press play.
With Reveel's FREE viewing tier, you can stream original movies, TV shows, documentaries, and short films without paying a subscription fee. The FREE plan includes:
Unlimited simultaneous playback
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Watch WHY SHOULDN'T I BE. Some battles are invisible. This one speaks volumes.
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