If you want an analytical definition of anxiety, you’ll find it in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR). There, you’ll find a “standard set of symptoms” useful in making a diagnosis. But for a real-world, impactful understanding of the malady, check out Rob Leach’s “Anxiety Train.” This honest and challenging movie contains sequences designed to give audiences a feeling of what anxiety sufferers live with. But the film isn’t grim. The troubled but courageous protagonist—brilliantly played by Lizzie Frain—takes us on a journey with a climax that’s realistically hopeful.

Leach shot “Anxiety Train” on an iPhone 12. He discusses the low-budget production in a making-of video (below)

About the Director

Rob Leach is a prolific mobile moviemaker and the founder of the Smartphone Filmmaker YouTube channel. There, he presents how-to tutorials and reviews of accessories. We have previously showcased several of his movies including “Plant Lady,” “10 Mistakes Every Smartphone Filmmaker Makes,” and “Lucky the Dog.”

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The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Anxiety Train” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.