Short film

ericalong895
ericalong895on Wednesday, December 9 2020
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My boyfriend's dad had a major hemorrhagic stroke last year. He's been living with us since discharge and I've written a short film which contains a part based on his parents' relationship. I really want this part to capture the sense of connection one can still have after a stroke and I want it to capture the depth of our love for our family.

I want to make the short film next year and the Stroke Foundation suggested I could reach out to this community for talent. My story is told from the perspective of a pool and in my story, Ari and Connell fall in love by the poolside - their love is sweet and vibrant, and the pool thinks of itself as their matchmaker. However, in the second part of the short film, Ari has a stroke and Connell help her with her rehab exercises in the pool. The pool witnesses just Connell's dedication to her and starts to understand the depth of human connection that can still exist even after a stroke.

If anyone in this community is interested in auditioning for Ari and are located near Cherrybrook, I would love to know. I would love to work with a stroke survivor in this role. 

Sorry if this post is not allowed - I don't know how to reach the members more broadly. :(

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ericalong895

I wrote the short film to help me process my feelings and the lack of connection we sometimes felt with Jason's dad. But while writing it, I realised what I really wanted to capture was the connection that we did have with him on his good days. 

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Diana

Hi Erica,

I hope that you get some interest. I will also add your forum to the next EnableMe newsletter. Could you please leave an email address for people to email you too?

 

Diana 

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Luke D

Hi Erica,

If your interested in a soundscape / music for your film happy to volunteer my time and skills.

I was a working musician before my stroke some 2.5 years ago, been teaching myself about making music by other methods. Done a few soundscapes etc for a friends projects.

email  lukerdaviesmusic@gmail.com

Cheers Luke 

 

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Avaniterg

That was so sad to hear. I hope you and your boyfriend's family are safe. God bless :)

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ericalong895

Thank you everyone! If anyone else reads this, Luke's soundscapes are amazing. :) 

 

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PsychePsocid

My prayers and good thoughts are coming your way ericalong895. Good luck.

 

 

 

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garrylawson

am not near , actual in glenroy in a nursing home , i wasnt so lucky , your hard work is worthwhile and am sure your dad appriciates the work and effert you put in but yes its worth it , sorry to hear your dad had a stroke but i say the usual crap happens , hopefully he will improve . good luck . soory for the selling errors had a stroke too . and puah for help , your entitled to it .

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