WE”RE ALL MURDERERS (24)







We’re All Murderers is a mockumentary aimed at addressing the stigmatization of Bipolar Disorder in media and film. Comedy and education go hand in hand in this part video essay, part sketch comedy, poking fun while offering a clearer picture of what Bipolar Disorder can actually look like. This film was a passion project for me, and a difficult one at that. I often found myself overwhelmed by mixed emotions, especially as I began learning about aspects of the disorder that had never been openly discussed with me. I also grew increasingly frustrated with the media I had to sift through where so many portrayals were careless, exaggerated, or simply inaccurate. As a woman living with Bipolar Disorder, I wanted to offer a perspective that’s rarely shown and often silenced to contribute a lived experience that challenges the dominant narrative.

Even though the short can feel like an unfiltered overshare, the response I’ve received has been incredibly validating. It reminded me that stigma persists when those affected are kept quiet. I wanted to tell my story with honesty and humor because I believe that through comedy and openness, people can begin to approach Bipolar Disorder with empathy rather than fear or pity. 

Most of the sketches are fictionalized and dramatized versions of real conversations and experiences. The process of making this was intense—I had never filmed or edited anything before, and it was by far the most ambitious project I’ve taken on. It’s not perfect, but it’s honest. It’s rooted in a specific time in my life, in a struggle I’ve lived through and continue to navigate, and in the beginning of a life with less shame.