Ten minutes that'll wreck your day—in the best way possible.
Trigger is a short about a soldier called Fletcher who returns home to the UK with PTSD whilst serving in Afghanistan. The film follows Fletcher as he struggles with his ever growing mental illness and his struggles to adapt back into civilian and family life. Until a tragic life-changing event happens that will change his and his family’s lives forever.
Acting
Dann Kharsa's silent breakdown scene—zero dialogue, maximum devastation.
Direction
Dual directors achieve seamless tonal whiplash in under ten minutes.
Sound
Sound design weaponizes silence; every ambient hum feels like threat.
Director
Corry Raymond
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made by UK veterans' advocacy filmmakers, it was screened at Parliament to push for better mental health support post-deployment.
GB
