Finding Inspiration Foundation
Story.
Community.
Action.
Charlotte, NC · Est. 2023 · 501(c)(3)
Our Story
The Why
I started this
in a parking lot.
I was in one of the hardest seasons of my life — and I realized there’s something people survive every single day, even when they don’t want to: their own mind. That realization became our first film. And that film became this.
I don’t have all the answers. I’m still figuring things out. But I know that when we tell honest stories and sit in a room together afterward, something shifts. People feel less alone. That’s worth building toward.
One small step creates a ripple effect that can change lives. The hard part is believing it.
— Andrew Smith, Founder
What We Do
Film opens
the door.
We walk through
it together.
I didn’t set out to start a nonprofit. I set out to make a film.
But here’s what I’ve learned: when people see their story reflected on screen — really reflected — something unlocks. Research backs this up. One study found that after watching a short film about mental health, nearly three quarters of people diagnosed with a mental health condition said they’d be more likely to open up to friends and family. That’s not a small thing. That’s the difference between suffering alone and asking for help.
We leave space for that. And then we sit in that space together.
We make films.
Short, honest stories about the mental health moments most people don’t talk about.
We bring people together.
Every screening is followed by a facilitated conversation — with a licensed clinician in the room.
We connect people to what’s next.
Every event ends with real resources, real support, and a reason to come back.
From the Community
Coming to the event gave me space to breathe. Being around other men who understood responsibility, pressure, and growth lifted a weight off my shoulders. For the first time in a while, I didn’t feel alone. It replaced isolation with connection and reminded me that struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re still in the fight.
— Damon Greene, FIF Community Member
Come Be in the Room
What’s coming up.
We host free monthly screenings and community events in Charlotte, NC. Every one is open to the public.
See Upcoming Events →Get Involved
There’s a place
for you here.
Every door leads somewhere real.
The conversation doesn't end when the film does.
Follow us on Instagram at @findinginspirationinc for behind-the-scenes film content, community moments, and updates on what is coming next. This is where the mission lives between events.
