TRYING: A short film about ADHD in Women

“Did I mention this is a coming to terms piece?”

Filled with heart, humour, and a handful of expletives, TRYING follows Meg, a millennial painter with ADHD, as she navigates her life on the way to an important job interview.

What starts as a simple task turns into a race against the clock as she encounters society’s stigmas, unlikely allies, and challenges from her past.

Created by Sam Labrecque, TRYING was shot by an all-woman crew to reduce the stigma of ADHD in media and raise awareness around neurodivergence in girls and women.

One year after shooting the film, Sam learned she had ADHD herself, and is now expanding the story to become a semi-autobiographical comedy TV series.

Bravo, Sam.