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NEUROSIS Collaborates With ‘Firekeeper Alliance’ On Short Film As Part Of Mission To Reduce Suicide
Firekeeper Alliance, a suicide-prevention organisation, has released a short film made in collaboration with veteran sludge/post-metal band Neurosis, blending their music with storytelling from young voices of the Blackfeet Nation. The project pairs professional filmmakers with students from Browning Public Schools, aiming to reduce suicide by promoting connection and community as protective factors, and reflects the growing use of music and youth-led storytelling in mental health advocacy.
The film, directed by Jason Nix and Bobby Cochran, is scored with two tracks from Neurosis's 2026 album "An Undying Love For A Burning World" and follows four young people from Browning who confront a malevolent spirit, played by Sim Schildt, ultimately finding strength through unity rather than facing it alone. Four Browning students worked throughout production as actors and crew, while Firekeeper Alliance founder Charlie Speicher and Neurosis's Steve Von Till both spoke of the collaboration as embodying hope and resilience. The release follows Neurosis's surprise comeback album in March, their first in a decade, which was widely praised and accompanied by the announcement of their first live show in seven years.
In short
- Neurosis and Firekeeper Alliance release suicide-prevention short film
- Film features Blackfeet Nation students and two Neurosis tracks
- Follows Neurosis's acclaimed March 2026 comeback album
Explained simply
Suicide is a major public health concern, and prevention work often focuses on helping people feel connected and supported. Firekeeper Alliance is an organisation that works on suicide prevention, including through community projects.
The Blackfeet Nation is an Indigenous nation whose homeland includes parts of Montana, where Browning Public Schools serve local students. Young people’s involvement in telling stories about their own communities can bring local perspectives into discussions of mental health and support.
Neurosis is a long-running American band known for heavy music, while filmmakers Jason Nix and Bobby Cochran made the film with students from Browning. Their collaboration brings music and youth storytelling together to explore how people may find strength through connection.