Director's Works
Lawrence Q Hu is an interdisciplinary explorer who thrives on connection. A photographer, dabbling filmmaker, and occasional writer, he strives to bring genuinity to everything he creates. Based in Chicago, he juggles an undying love for cats, career in marketing, and an interest in psychology as he tries to make sense of this thing called life.
The premise for Save Yourself came to me through frustration as I watched dozens of mental health and anti-suicide public service announcements desperate for a hopeful message. However, I felt disheartened by the generic advice, simple solutions, and responsibility placed on those who were supposed to be the ones reaching out to me. I was yearning for a message empowering those struggling with their mental health from within. The goal was to present another angle: one without a main character, a resolution, or drama. Save Yourself is an anti-suicide message I wish I could have seen before I nearly took my own life and I hope it speaks genuinely to those who still wish to do so.
