BRAIN SHOCKS

Logline

Brain Shocks: From Frontline to Freedom is a powerful documentary exploring the hidden battles of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and PTSD in veterans and first responders, uncovering innovative therapies and treatments that offer hope and a path to recovery, while advocating for essential law reform.

Synopsis

In Brain Shocks: From Frontline to Freedom, we dive into the untold stories of veterans and first responders whose lives have been forever altered by traumatic brain injuries and PTSD. Featuring local advocates like Jason “Frosty” Frost and Brad Fewson, the film explores their journeys of diagnosis, recovery, and resilience while asking the difficult questions: Why do so many suffer in silence? Why do we want to die?

Through over 30 interviews with global experts in medicine, research, and lived experience, this documentary examines the root causes of TBIs and PTSD, breaking down the stigma surrounding these conditions. It sheds light on emerging evidence-based therapies that challenge traditional treatments like isolation, antipsychotics, and electroshock therapy. From cutting-edge medical innovations to reimagined ancient practices, Brain Shocks offers a glimpse into a brighter future for those battling these invisible injuries.

This is not just a documentary—it’s a call to action, advocating for greater awareness, law reform to support access to alternative treatments, and a shift in how we approach mental health and recovery. Brain Shocks: From Frontline to Freedom is a story of hope, resilience, and the unyielding human spirit.

Pitch

Imagine waking up every day to the echoes of trauma—pain you can’t see, wounds no one understands, and a battle that never seems to end. For veterans and first responders, this is their reality. Brain Shocks: From Frontline to Freedom takes you on a deeply personal and eye-opening journey into the lives of those living with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD.

Through the voices of veterans like Jason “Frosty” Frost and Brad Fewson, paired with insights from over 30 world-renowned experts, this documentary uncovers the origins, effects, and innovative solutions for these invisible injuries. It challenges outdated treatments and explores cutting-edge therapies that could transform millions of lives—if only they were better understood and made accessible.

This isn’t just a film; it’s a platform for change. Brain Shocks advocates for awareness, empathy, and action, pushing for law reform to support access to groundbreaking therapies and highlighting the urgent need for research and support.

We’re not just telling stories—we’re sparking a movement. Brain Shocks: From Frontline to Freedom is a testament to resilience, a beacon of hope, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is a way forward.

Directed, filmed and produced by Adam Drummond from WAGGAWAGGATV and Adam The Doco Guy, in association with Vision Arc Studios, Next in Line Films and Pro Patria Centre's Rise Up Media. 

WHO'S INVOLVED: 

Director, camera operator, writer, producer, editor - Adam Drummond 

Camera operator, editor, co-producer - Damian Jenkins 

Host, narrator and interviewer - Jason "Frosty" Frost 

Assistant in Brisbane - Derek Pyrah 

Pro Patria and Rise Up Media - Jason Frost, Jacqui Van de Velde, Derek Pyrah 

Interview Subjects: 

David Ettershank David Lott David Meiri PhD Derek Pyrah Dianah Walter Dr Matty Moore Dr Michael Mumford Dr Nick Bradley Dr Orit Holtzman Dr Rohan Reddy Dr Shiksha Gallow Dr Sue Sisley Jacob Vogel Jason Frost Liam O’Brien Lucy Haslan Mat Hendersen Michael White Peta Lowe Peter Grinspoon Prof. Iain McGregor Prof. Nicholas Lintzeris Shane Healey Simone O’Brien

Total Estimated Budget required over 12 months of production: