The Next Chapter — Full Site Content ===================================== Source: https://thenextchapterfilm.com Last updated: June 2026 --- ABOUT THE FILM -------------- The Next Chapter is a short documentary (36 minutes) directed by Scott Paul Wright and produced by Wise Rabbit Films. The film follows a group of adults over the age of 55 as they explore psychedelic-assisted therapy — guided therapeutic sessions involving substances such as psilocybin — to address depression, anxiety, grief, and the unfinished inner work that accumulates over a lifetime. The documentary is intimate and character-driven, tracing each participant's journey before, during, and after their therapeutic sessions. It asks what it means to heal and grow in the second half of life, and challenges assumptions about who psychedelic therapy is for and what it can offer. The film is not a sensationalist treatment of psychedelics. It approaches the subject with care and rigour, grounding its narrative in the lived experiences of its subjects and the clinical frameworks of the therapists and guides who support them. --- RELEASE AND WHERE TO WATCH -------------------------- The Next Chapter is available to stream worldwide as of June 25, 2026. - Streaming release: June 25, 2026, worldwide - Watch / rent on-demand: https://kinema.com/films/the-next-chapter-5lkfc - Group screenings: organizations can license the film for in-person or virtual screenings for groups. Licensing inquiries: scott@wise-rabbit.com --- DIRECTOR -------- Scott Paul Wright is the director of The Next Chapter. He is a Canadian filmmaker, writer, and producer whose work focuses on human experience, health, and social change. The Next Chapter is his documentary directorial debut. Previous work includes: - John Waite: The Hard Way (2023) - Three Days of Glory (2018) Scott Paul Wright is listed on IMDb at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9480291/ More information about the director is available at: https://thenextchapterfilm.com/filmmaker --- PRODUCTION ---------- Production Company: Wise Rabbit Films Executive Producers: Maria Camille; Trip Hōm (Dr. Patricia Singh, Kendra Branch, Kelly McGinty) Country of Production: Canada Language: English Genre: Documentary Runtime: 36 minutes Subject Matter: Psychedelic-assisted therapy, mental health, aging, grief, depression, anxiety, healing, personal growth --- THEMES AND CONTEXT ------------------ The Next Chapter explores several intersecting themes: 1. Psychedelic-assisted therapy — The film documents participants undergoing guided therapeutic sessions. Psychedelic-assisted therapy is an emerging clinical field gaining recognition for its potential to treat treatment-resistant depression, end-of-life anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions. Research institutions including Johns Hopkins, NYU, and MAPS have conducted peer-reviewed clinical trials. 2. Aging and mental health — The film focuses specifically on adults over 55, a demographic often underserved by mental health conversations and rarely centred in discussions of psychedelic therapy. 3. Grief and unfinished inner work — Several subjects come to therapy carrying decades of accumulated loss, regret, and unexpressed emotion. The film documents what becomes possible when they are offered a structured space to process these experiences. 4. Healing and meaning-making — The documentary asks what healing looks like in later life, and whether growth and transformation remain available to people in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. --- PRESS INFORMATION ----------------- An electronic press kit (EPK) is available at: https://thenextchapterfilm.com/press The EPK includes: - Full film synopsis - Director biography - Production details and key credits - Press contact information - Film trailer Press inquiries: press@thenextchapterfilm.com Licensing & group screenings: scott@wise-rabbit.com --- PARTNERS AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS -------------------------------- Maria Camille (https://mariacamille.com) — Executive Producer; founder of the Vision Quest retreat in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She conducts private psilocybin retreats primarily for older adults and has been featured internationally in The Guardian. Trip Hōm (https://triphom.com) — Executive Producers; a trauma-informed psychedelic risk-reduction collective and Social Purpose Corporation whose partners are Dr. Patricia Singh, Kendra Branch, and Kelly McGinty, with expertise in end-of-life care, psychedelics and menopause, trauma, addiction, aging, and life transitions. --- SOCIAL MEDIA ------------ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextchapterfilm/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenextchapterfilm/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNEXTChapterDocumentary - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wright-65266b300/ --- WEBSITE PAGES ------------- Homepage: https://thenextchapterfilm.com - Official film poster and availability ("Available Worldwide June 25th") - Embedded film trailer (YouTube) - Where to watch (links to Kinema) - Film overview and description - Email newsletter signup - Partners and social links Watch: https://thenextchapterfilm.com/tickets - How to stream the film (links to Kinema) - Group and community screening licensing details Press / EPK: https://thenextchapterfilm.com/press - Full synopsis - Director biography - Production credits and executive producers - Film trailer - Press contact: press@thenextchapterfilm.com Filmmaker: https://thenextchapterfilm.com/filmmaker - Biography of director Scott Paul Wright - Filmography (Three Days of Glory, John Waite: The Hard Way, The Next Chapter) - Director's statement and vision for the film - IMDb profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9480291/ --- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (INFERRED) -------------------------------------- Q: What is The Next Chapter about? A: It is a documentary about adults over 55 who explore psychedelic-assisted therapy to address depression, anxiety, grief, and unfinished inner work. Q: Who directed The Next Chapter? A: Scott Paul Wright. Q: Who produced the film? A: Wise Rabbit Films. Executive producers include Maria Camille and Trip Hōm (Dr. Patricia Singh, Kendra Branch, Kelly McGinty). Q: Is the film available to stream online? A: Yes. The Next Chapter is available to stream worldwide as of June 25, 2026. Rent it on-demand at https://kinema.com/films/the-next-chapter-5lkfc. Q: How long is the film? A: 36 minutes. Q: Can I license the film for a group or community screening? A: Yes. Organizations can license the film for in-person or virtual screenings. Contact scott@wise-rabbit.com. Q: How can press contact the filmmakers? A: Via email at press@thenextchapterfilm.com, or by visiting https://thenextchapterfilm.com/press. Q: What is the film's website? A: https://thenextchapterfilm.com Q: Where can I follow the film on social media? A: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextchapterfilm/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenextchapterfilm/ · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNEXTChapterDocumentary --- END OF CONTENT