A short film and portrait project confronting one of Britain’s most hidden problems.

Over 150 000 boys will be sexually  abused in the UK this year. It takes over 20 year for men to speak up about it.

Sane Seven studio created a series of powerful one minute films and portraits in which four male survivors speak openly about the sexual abuse they experienced as boys, the silence that followed, and the healing that begins when men are finally heard.

Envisioned by our creative strategist Dr. Marius Janciauskas and supported by forensic psychologist Dr Naomi Murphy, the project tackled the unwritten rules of British masculinity that keep boys quiet for decades. The films addressed the cost of silence, the impact on adult mental health, and the growing need for safe spaces where men can speak without shame.

Launched on International Men’s Day, the campaign reached national audiences and sparked public debate about the scale of abuse and the urgency of listening to male survivors.

Massive thanks to Rafael Viola Andy Woodward Tobi Tarquin and Daniel for their trust in telling their stories, Dr Naomi Murphy for supporting the campaign, Kristina Pavlovic for the make up and hair.