A shared struggle with mental illness brings together a diverse group of young people in this quirky and moving short film. Team Wristband is based on a short story by James Munro Leaf about his experiences with bipolar disorder and hospitalization.

The 23-minute short explores the perils of being defined by a mental illness and being caught in the psychiatric system. It probes the presumption of labels, the complex dynamics of power, and the importance of interpersonal connections. Gillian Eaton adapted the story for the screen, and Andy Kirshner joined Gillian to co-direct, shoot, and edit the film. The movie stars James Dubin, and features Javier Soriano, Kendall Young, Zoha Bharwani, and Malcolm Tulip.