Long Sleeves AWARD WINNING SHORT FILM (2022)

Trigger warning: Contains depictions of an eating disorder, throwing up and scars from self harm.

Long Sleeves is a passion project of Josh Ryan and his highly talented associates.
Please enjoy, and do discuss.

[asterix]

the moms comment about the sugar going straight to the thighs really got me. super realistic trigger.

[amitysspanishbook]

I just want to point out that the brother's acting is actually really good, even with the stiff lines, he makes it seem a little more natural

[cLaY-dtoz]

I'm really sorry to all the people who understood the film just by the title.

[RrrAAhhh]

Something people who SH on their arms can relate to that's never talked about is the jealousy of seeing people wear short sleeves. I'm glad someone finally portrayed that aspect

[volveraami]

You know what it means when you start watching these again

[xx_furby_lover_xx]

As someone who has gone through ed and sh this was portrayed perfectly, acting wasn't too bad and story came across very well. The chills I felt down my spine with the cupcakes scene was absolutely portrayed so well, the fear and intensity, the build up of it all just to end with what happened in the scene afterwards. Great work and hope future works have meanings as well written as this.

[junoo]

as someone who struggles with self harm, the acting is killing me and im struggling to finish it 😭😭

[hugzforhazard]

The acting wasn’t great but the camera work was really good how it focused on everyone else wearing short sleeves and then the scene(s) where she was watching her brother eat so comfortably and how she wished she was that comfortable eating showed on her face. The comments the mum made about going to the gym to burn off the cals or how the cupcakes went straight to the thighs were done quite well and the girls reaction to that was really realistic and well done. The way they portrayed ED’s and SH portrayed was very good.

[Pepperoni.Pizza.Box]

I loved this so much. The only thing that would have changed is the way Kylie cried. I really thought she was laughing at first.

[makayladavidson]

Little story time: I struggled with SH in middle school and I always wore a long sleeve black hoodie even when it was hot outside. One time my class came in from “recess” and I was honestly about to pass out because of how hot it was out there and how long we were out there for. My teacher noticed me and he looked at me with such compassion and gave me a cold bottle of water. Idk if he knew I was going through something (other than a heat stroke) but I’m grateful for him.

[neptxnetips]

This made me cry. When the brother came up to the door and said "im here", I just felt so comforted. I want someone to care for me like that.

[Mitchie]

The brother saying “I’m here” just got me crying

[NicholasSoot]

Saddest thing is that mom had no idea. She thought her kids were okay... my shoulders, thighs and arms would tell a story themselves. Love to you all still struggling like me.

[grenade]

The brother character/actor is amazing: he seems at first only focus on the food, eating as much as he can; but, between bites, he's realizing something is off. In fact, he understood everything and he's... there. Just there. Alazing.

[TnfMilo]

The part where she cried at the door when her brother said “I’m here” made me cry. I’ve been through the same thing as she has, and I’ve never felt that I’ve ever had someone to talk to… this is nice

[Zanescontent]

I almost got emotional watching this lol
The acting was a little off here and there but that doesn't take away from the meaning of the story
As someone who's dealt with an eating disorder off and on throughout the years and is still struggling with self-harm, to see someone suffering silently like I did but have support by her side even when she didn't realize it at first, it gives me hope that I can find that someone
I wish I had that person to lean on, but I'm still getting through it everyday on my own and with help from time to time.
You're never truly alone

[starzeit]

I know it’s a small detail, but I love how the eating noises were emphasised

[wil_panic]

I think having the brother wear no sleeves is a good touch.

[MarieA]

The acting is pretty cringe at times but overall this is so well done and love the camera work, very hard hitting and a very accurate representation of EDs and SH.

[Limerant_Evangeline]

The mom triggered me so much The LAST thing you to talk about with a teenage girl in this day and age- is the affects of food.
I don’t have an ED (at least I don’t think).
But I’ve tried starving myself. Because my mom always is concerned about my weight because she doesn’t want me to end up like her. She wants to live through me. Skinny and perfect.
But whenever I tried starving myself- She would get worried. And then I would overeat. And I get badly insecure even at the slightest pudge on my stomach even though I don’t believe being pudgy or fat makes you ugly.
I also SH.
This short really did depict what ED feels like.