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I Made A Short Film On Living Well Until We Die

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Last year I entered a short film competition titled ‘You Only Die Once’ #YODO hosted by Hospice Waterloo Region and the Grand River Film Festival. After a year’s work and moments where I felt like the film was not going to come together, not only did I finish but my film won!

The goal was to create a 3-5 minute film that explored death as a part of living and living well until we die. This was my first film and having it win and be shown at a film festival was humbling and an incredible experience.

As a Social Worker by training (it is my full-time job) and a freelance photographer, this film was a chance to bring my two professional worlds together. I wanted to create a film that was honest and that people across ages, lived experiences and views on death and dying could connect to.

I also wanted to create a piece that could open conversations; conversations with ourselves, with our loved one and within our communities. I hope that I succeeded, and I hope that you take the 5 minutes to enjoy my film ‘a beautiful death’.

I am also curious to hear your thoughts on how you connected to the film so please do share!

Thanks everyone!

-brian

More info: bdouglasphotography.com

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I Made A Short Film On Living Well Until We Die

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I Made A Short Film On Living Well Until We Die

Brian Douglas

Photographer, social worker, father, husband, creator.

Photographer, social worker, father, husband, creator.

Aelita Senvaitytė

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

What do you think ?

Hammer 3 years ago

So thoughtful and well written. Truly a beautiful film.

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Brian Douglas (Post author) 3 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch the film. Brian

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Hammer 3 years ago

So thoughtful and well written. Truly a beautiful film.

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Brian Douglas (Post author) 3 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch the film. Brian

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