A short film by Anna Thorsen
What I love about this film by my daughter is that she has been able to visualize the peace I find in the creative process. In my own home, on a cozy weekend, in pjs and cozy sweater… It also illustrates a core value I hold dear to my heart- that the process of art is precious, but the end product is not.
I first met Allanah Mooney, Lionheart Productions, when she was a guest film professional at Frames Film Project when I was the program coordinator there. I love Allanah’s passion for authentic storytelling and for creating social change through the medium of film.
It also turns out we are neighbors! I often run into Allanah walking the inimitable Coco:
I was delighted to hear about Allanah’s current EXTRAORDINARY project, Making a Comeback:
A web series to reduce mental health stigma and showcase treatment options for trauma, despair and suicide.
“Making a Comeback” is an educational and inspirational docu-series, and an interactive website with integrated multi-platform content. Digital components include a graphic novel, and workplace and school print and powerpoint packages, 6 second Vine videos, “Mental Health Minute” self-help videos, and “Letter to a Friend” section for the audience to share personal stories and encourage others to “Make a Comeback”. source
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Having lost several people in my life to suicide, this project really has a special place in my heart.
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CHECK OUT THE MAKING A COMEBACK CAMPAIGN ON KICKSTARTER:
and on FACEBOOK:
Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’ – Mary Anne Radmacher
FRAMES FILM PROJECT INTAKE 8 GRAD MARCH 28, 2015!
I am getting ready to hand over my position as program coordinator of Frames Film Project on March 28, 2015 to new blood! I am off to new horizons including my art career and freelance therapeutic art facilitation (as opposed to coordinating programming).
Come celebrate with me as we honor our Intake 8 grads!
FREE ADMISSION, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
RSVP ON EVENTBRITE: LINK
An incredible group of dedicated youth are in the process of completing public service announcements for:
The H.E.L.P. for Street Youth Scholarship Fund offers funds to qualifying youth to attend school (trade, vocational etc.) leading to successful employment.
and
North Shore Restorative Justice Society- Circles in Schools
Circles in Schools is a strengths-based program that gives our children and youth the skills to transform conflict, heal relationships, and create stronger communities themselves.
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We just completed a full weekend of filming and now we head into editing mode!
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Frames Film Project is a Vancouver-based film production and life skills program that provides opportunities for youth to learn the basics of filmmaking in a supportive, safe and fun environment, at no cost.
Next intake: MAY 2015
Huge thank you to:
my co-faciltators, Kryshan Randel and Jennifer Lyons
our supervisor Shawna Smith and director Gary Dobbin
our volunteer Katie Bennison
our guest speakers
our clients, Cara Sinclair and Lindy Pfeil
our funders
our actor, Elijah Snakeskin
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Intake 8 youth:
Christina Capilano
Jennifer Chow
Aleister Gwynne
Jeffrey Lyons
Shauna Chin
Sves Yeung
Nina Vestergaard
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Frames Film Project is brought to you by 
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Intake 8 is possible through the generous support from:
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch: Ministry of Justice
and
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
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