- Living Downstream
Adventures in Outreach
Living Downstream producer/director Chanda Chevannes blogs about her experiences while working to get the word out about this film. Living Downstream was made with several specific audiences in mind: the general public, health care professionals, activists and educators. Now that the film is done, follow Chanda's adventures as she works to ensure that it is seen - and has an impact.
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May 9, 2010 - Living Downstream in Toronto
The title of this blog can be taken in two ways: 1) Those of us who live in Toronto are living downstream from industries that are releasing chemicals into our environment; or 2) My film, Living Downstream will be screening in Toronto.
Both interpretations are correct. Read more
March 25, 2010 - Alone in a Room
It’s early in the morning and I’m feeling stuck. I’m sitting in my home office, listening to my daughter’s voice on the baby monitor as she is beginning to awaken two floors up. Today is her birthday. She is physically close, but she feels very far away right now. Mentally, I’m all alone. Deep in thought.
March 16, 2010 - Filmmaker
When filling out forms that require this kind of information, I typically list my occupation as filmmaker or producer. But I also think of myself as a writer. After all, I spend more time writing than doing anything else. I also spend a lot of time thinking about language and the ways people use – and misuse words.
One word I have been thinking a lot about lately is, in fact, the same word that I list as my occupation. Filmmaker. What is the meaning behind that word? Am I using it properly to describe myself, and the work that I do?
(Photo Credit: Garrett Shields)
The photo above is of me and my director of photography, Ben Gervais, preparing for an interview in Washington DC last year. Read More.
March 8, 2010 - Now and Then
Now: I've been in a reflective mood lately. I think that often happens when one is going through some sort of transition. And I am. Several.
I'm six months pregnant. Here's a picture of the little guy:
But I'm also going through a transition of another kind. Read More
March 4, 2010 - Our first review!
Read the first review of Living Downstream in the Missoula Independent!
March 1, 2010 - Living Downstream
In my first entry, I talked a bit about my hopes for working to ensure that my new film, Living Downstream is seen, used, and that it has an impact. But what is Living Downstream? Check out our 4-minute trailer.
February 19, 2010 - Beginning the Adventure.
I am in the process of finishing my first feature documentary.
Living Downstream will be completed by March 1. It has been six years in the making. Now that the film is finished, the next challenge that I have set for myself is to ensure that: It is seen. It is used. It has an impact. Read More
About the Author
Chanda is an award-winning producer/director with The People’s Picture Company in Toronto, Canada. She has been the driving force behind a wide range of creative documentary-based projects. Chanda specializes in complex, multi-layered films that are artistically rich and socially meaningful.
Having previously produced films that have been used extensively by grassroots activists in sub-Saharan Africa, Chanda believes in the power of film to create change. She is currently working for change while engaged in a year-long outreach project for her feature documentary, Living Downstream. Contact Chanda.
This blog is also cross posted to CITIZENShift.
About the Author
Chanda is an award-winning producer/director with The People’s Picture Company in Toronto, Canada. She has been the driving force behind a wide range of creative documentary-based projects.
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“What we love we must protect.”
~ Sandra Steingraber
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News
August 15, 2010
15 Upcoming Screenings announced!
April 16, 2010
Educational DVD now available for pre-order.
