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Who we are |
Steve Cosmic, founder, was born in Vancouver, and lived about 27 years on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island before returning to Vancouver to make movies. He has a very varied background, and has worked as a bushpilot, inventor, hypnotherapist, workshop leader, writer and filmmaker. The survivor of an abusive childhood, he has done much personal growth work and now helps others recover too. The empathy and understanding he has for addicts, alcoholics, street people and battered women is reflected in how he writes and directs his screenplays, and how he works with others. He is a proud father and grandfather, and feels moved to use his filmmaking talents to help make the world a little bit better. Website for Steve Cosmic. |
I can't do this all by myself. I need others to help too. I do not want to run the foundation or control it like it is mine. I want it to be run democratically, with input from everyone. This includes deciding how to best use any funds to help the cause. |
Melba Burns is a writer, author, and writing teacher. She has written uplifting screenplays for films and educational scripts for WDEMCO, the educational division of Disney. Website for Melba Burns. |
Eva Wunderman has been working in the film industry for over 15 years. Her credits include numerous awards for her documentaries, and for her many television productions. Her productions have included difficult subjects such as heroin addiction and crystal meth addiction. She has been the writer/director of a TV series and has many contacts in the film and TV industries. Website for Eva Wunderman. |
Sukhy Dhillon is an educator with a B. Ed and diploma in Guidance Studies for counselling. She has taught students of all ages including adults. She is president of Educators Against Racism and president of the Provincial Specialist Teachers Association. |
Tony Papa is an established television producer/director with special expertise in international documentary, performance and dramatic television programming. Mr. Papa has studied film and television in New York, Toronto, Los Angles and Vancouver. Since 1996, his company AVANTI PICTURES, based in Vancouver has produced thirteen documentaries and 4 dramas as as well as countless music videos, shorts, and artistic productions for screen and television. He has received many awards including best directing for a series called Cosmic Odyssey, for Discovery Network, Best Documentary for True Prince: Vladimir Malochov, and a Gemini award for Suzuki Speaks, an innovative program directed, produced and edited by Papa. Other recent award winning productions include the documentary WordLoveWorldLove and the performance Doco entitled Kathaumixw: A Thousand Voices, a Single Passion. Website for AVANTI PICTURES. Papa also founded the Powell River Digital Film School based in Powell River BC, now in it's third year. Website for his film school. |
Marcy Schacter is a an event producer, screenwriter, seminar trainer and workshop facilitator with a broad focus in the entertainment media and training industries. Interested in a wide range of projects including writing or development of dramatic series for television, documentaries and feature film projects. Special interest in projects that focus on the empowerment of women. Website for Marcy Schacter. |
You can check me out on Linkedin. After you do so, you can email me about joining my network if you wish. (Go to linkedin.com and then search my name there) |
Shana Lee Gibson brings passion and imagination to improving the world by telling other people’s stories. Shana Lee was born in a log cabin on the Alaska Highway. Her early life experiences in the beauty and simplicity of the north led her to develop an interest in people, their circumstances and the environment. Projects range from writing a series online about ‘creating extraordinary lives,’ to a radio show, film and TV acting and hosting, and the directing and producing of government videos for corporate use. “Young Documentary Filmmakers,” is a project driven by her passion to inspire and mentor youth through the medium of documentary filmmaking. One of her other longtime passions is intuitive development. She offers spiritual consultations, mystical (intuitive) coaching, classes for psychic development, spiritual healing and Psychic/ Mediumship readings. Website for Shana Lee Gibson. |
Movie directors who understand the dangers of media violence. There are movie directors who want to make non violent movies. These are people who want to tell others of the dangers of media violence. |
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Patti Poskitt, an award-winning producer with extensive experience in all aspects of production. A graduate of Capilano College's rigorous Media Program, she has worked her way through the ranks in production coordination, management and all forms of producer titles. Stints in daytime television have provided Patti with strong connections to countless resources. She has numerous credits in children's television including puppetry and CGI animations, drama, games shows and magazine and documentary programming. She is the president of Second Son Productions Inc. and under this banner she now devotes her expertise to collaboratively developing and financing television products as an executive producer. Website for Patti Poskitt. |
Dragana Djurasic has a rich background in corporate law, sales, The Silva Method and as a Mind Mapping Instructor. She has presented many seminars and programs for small business rejuvenation, employment agencies and professional organizations. As an active member of the Roundhouse Community Centre she is a parent-tot facilitator. She is a graduate of Toastmasters and presents seminars guiding others to unlock their full potential. Website for Dragana Djurasic. |
Non Profit Foundation number (BC) S-56134 Your donation is tax deductible. |
A 6 minute speech about kindness, presented to a small group. A quick way for you to get to know the founder. |