An original animated short by Mr Kaplin / Robert Glassford

A little film about a very busy brain.

What does ADHD actually feel like?

It's a simple question with a surprisingly complicated answer.

This animated short explores the experience of ADHD through playful characters, bold visuals and a little humour, finding a simple way to communicate something that isn't always easy to explain.

The Story Behind the Film

This one is personal.

Like a lot of families, we found ourselves spending rather more time together during the pandemic than any of us had planned.

Between homeschooling, everyday chaos and the occasional family meltdown, we began learning more about ADHD and the different ways our brains experience the world.

It opened up a lot of conversations at home, and eventually the idea for this little film.

I wanted to make something that might help others understand a little more about ADHD.

Not a medical lecture. Not a complicated explanation.

Just a simple, playful story that might start a conversation.

The Creative Approach

I've always enjoyed finding simple visual ways to explain complicated things.

With this film, I wanted to take something largely invisible — the experience of ADHD — and give it shape, movement, personality and a sense of humour.

The idea was to create something that felt accessible without oversimplifying the subject.

Bold characters, playful animation and a little visual chaos helped us explore how overwhelming, unpredictable and sometimes wonderfully creative the experience can feel.

Of course, ADHD isn't the same for everyone. This is just one perspective, told through our own experiences.

Why I Made It

At its heart, this film is about understanding each other a little better.

It's also a reminder of why I love making films.

Taking something complicated, finding the simplest way to tell the story and hopefully making someone feel something along the way.

If it makes someone smile, recognise themselves or start a conversation, then it's done its job.

Press

shots — How Mr Kaplin Showed Us What It's Like to Have ADHD

https://magazine.shots.net/news/view/how-mr-kaplin-showed-us-what-its-like-to-have-adhd