No Homeless Veterans — Finalist at Big Syn Film Festival
We are thrilled to announce that No Homeless Veterans, our latest charity documentary, has been selected as a finalist in the Big Syn International Film Festival. This recognition brings renewed visibility to an urgent issue and demonstrates the power of charity film production to drive social change.
Why No Homeless Veterans Matters
Veterans face unique challenges when returning to civilian life. Some struggle with housing, mental health, addiction, or isolation. With No Homeless Veterans, we aim to tell stories of those who have experienced homelessness and to shine a light on the organisations providing pathways to stability and dignity.
Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) last year a powerful 11-minute mini-documentary giving insight into their support of homeless ex-Servicemen and women across their three Scottish sites: Whitefoord House (Edinburgh), Bellrock Close (Glasgow), and Rosendael (Dundee).
Former residents testify to the life-changing impact of SVR’s support. One veteran said,
“This place gave me my first chance … I’m not looking over my shoulder anymore, I’m just looking forward.”
Another recounted a severe crisis period, the rebuilding process, and the way SVR helped restore purpose, family bonds, and hope.
SVR’s CEO emphasised the moral obligation: veterans “served the nation … therefore … there is a duty to them to make sure they are safe and always accommodated.”
In many ways, No Homeless Veterans extends and deepens this narrative. placing individual stories in a broader context and exploring systemic challenges and solutions.
What the Big Syn Festival Finalist Status Means
Being chosen as a finalist at Big Syn is a meaningful endorsement of both the film’s craftsmanship and its social purpose.
It affirms that No Homeless Veterans speaks powerfully to issues of inequality, social justice, inclusion, and human dignity.
It amplifies the reach of our message: Big Syn’s audience includes sustainability, social change, and global development networks.
It positions our film in a curated selection of socially conscious works — increasing opportunities for screenings, partnerships, and media coverage.
In short: this acknowledgment strengthens our ability to influence public dialogue on veteran homelessness and motivates more stakeholders to engage.
