Come What May Prods

To actively cultivate your own joy is a practice- for a few science-based tools, check out: missionjoy.org

"You can overcome the most horrendous circumstances + emerge on the other side not broken." - Archbishop @desmondtutu. He and @dalailama join forces in #MissionJoyFilm. Enjoy the trailer: youtu.be/_nlUl5yNgIE

All to give us, the strangers in the audience, a glimpse of light and awareness of what true vulnerability and courage looks like. And what many, specially those struggling with disability, will be able to relate to. The documentary is now streaming on @discoveryplus.

@SelmaBlair proves to be a powerful voice + stunning advocate for those faced w/ disability, in particular MS. Now she's bravely allowed her intimate journey, as she confronts disability, fear of death, while being a mom, to be filmed by @rachelfleit in Introducing, Selma Blair.

Writer/Director #KarenCinorre saw that filmmaking combined her passion of science, optics, movement + sound. "I’m trying to express something almost in the subconscious. It’s like having a divining rod, seeking a way to express the thing ur feeling." #maydaythefilm is out now!

"Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives." #wisdomoftrauma w/ Dr. Gabor Maté explores the idea of a trauma-informed society & how we can dive into ourselves to heal our wounds. Watch the doc here thewisdomoftrauma.com & join their 7 day event to go deeper into you.

Actor turned director (who's feature #ImYourMan just premiered at #Berlinale2021 + out now), Maria Schrader knows what it's like in front of the camera, which translates to her directing style + how she handles her sets. How do you inspire your team on set?

📷: @ graphicsandgrain (IG)

At @CWMProds we're not shy in our beliefs that the stigma around mental health needs to be broken down + to make mental health a priority. So, we took our own advice and took a month off. We're back, and looking forward to seeing what all of you creative people are up to!

Writer + director Ann Hu's 3rd feature 'Confetti' (in theaters now) pulls from her own life in learning to navigate how to redefine what "normal" means when her daughter is diagnosed with dyslexia and the power of celebrating our individual differences.

A reminder: "Love and interconnection are able to save our inner beings." - Writer + director #EmmaDante. Based off of her '14 play 'Le Sorelle Macaluso', the film 'The Macaluso Sisters' follows 5 sisters over 70 yrs and explores the ups + downs life throws at you + is out now.

#ThursdayThoughts with 📷: @ kiracyan.design (IG)

Even within the chaos there is a small voice inside of each of us encouraging us to take a small step towards peace and clarity. In those moments it can be scary to take an action that is unfamiliar and often unpopular, but what if on the other side is freedom?

Here is a Ted Talk by Heather Sarkis sharing the importance of continuing this conversation: buff.ly/2WUDK

There's been a lot of conversation about mental health this week. Tho sharing struggles can be polarizing, continuing to grow awareness is helpful + gets easier the more we do it. Thank you to the Olympic athletes who have stood for their health + well-being for the world to see.

Writer + Director #SabrinaDoyle's style has been described as "ordinary w/ a twist". She's made commercials + shorts films, produced Emmy winning docs, + has been a BBC journalist. Now she's making her feature film debut w/ her mermaid + biker love story 'Lorelei' out now on VOD.

You are the light. #ThursdayThoughts with 📷: @ ireneizib (IG)

Congratulations to these champions!

Six years ago a fairy went viral riding her skateboard. Today, Rayssa Leal is 13 yrs. old, and is an Olympic silver medalist at #Tokyo2020. The gold medal went to 13 yr. old Momiji Nishiya she is also the first woman Olympic skateboarding champion. #WomenCrushWednesday