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WIDER EYES

January 22, 2025

On a Canadian lavender farm, a young brother and sister embark on a day of simple adventures, where their boundless imagination turns ordinary moments into magical discoveries, revealing the beauty of childhood innocence and wonder.

Director’s Vision for ‘Wider Eyes’

Watching my kids grow up is a privilege and in my opinion, one of the greatest gifts of life. As a filmmaker, I felt an obligation to document a small part of that. ‘Wider Eyes’ is a short film about a day in the life of my kids, where their boundless imagination turns ordinary moments into magical discoveries. It’s also a small glimpse at the beautiful and otherworldly experience of being a father.

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CREATIVE REVIEW - THE ANNUAL 2022

May 11, 2022

Today, our film ‘It Can Be Anything’ was recognized by Creative Review, a global creativity award show (est. 1980) that celebrates the very best in creative thinking. One of the most respected and trusted awards for the commercial creative industries, it demonstrates the vital role that creativity plays for driving innovation and growth. Our film received an honourable mention for Advertising and Craft for its effectiveness in launching art workshops for the intellectually disabled. We can't even begin to explain how excited and grateful we are to have our film sit next to other award winning work from brands such as Facebook, Burberry, and Amazon to name a few. We didn't have millions of dollars or a massive team behind us, but rather, the voice of Rachel Doucette and passionate, empathetic supporters that believed in what we were trying to do, and helped us make that dream a reality. Today is a good day! Thank you to our friends, family, collaborators and generous donors who share this award with us.

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IT CAN BE ANYTHING

June 21, 2021

We’re so incredibly proud to release our short film to the world. This has been a year in the making!

Rachel has an intellectual disability and has been an artist for over 8 years. She loves to draw and create. The images, shapes and feelings you embody when looking at her work is truly special. While she has a hard time communicating verbally, her art has a way of connecting with people and communicating on a whole other level.

The film is an inter-dimensional journey of creativity through the lens of Rachel’s drawings. Her work represents a unique and vast creative landscape to explore. More importantly, her philosophical outlook establishes an open-mindedness and inclusivity that is both beautiful and inspiring. Our intention was to leverage that outlook and use her phrase "It Can Be Anything" as a mantra to steer us through her journey.

Cast & Crew:
Starring Rachel Doucette
Directed by Ryan Bergmann
Produced by Joaquin Cardoner, Marsha Doucette
Design, Animation & Direction by Good Form
Written by Nick Blagrave
Music & Sound Design by Jeff Moberg
Additional Design & Animation by Emilie Muszczak & Jonathan Reyes

Executive Producers:
Tom Hitchman
Lee Anne Downey
Carolyn Keystone
Jim Meekison
Bruce & Vladka Mitchell
Christopher Bergmann

Producers:
Blythe Ward
David Bowker
Terry & Bonnie Jackson
Rachel Doucette
Peter Schmidt

In Partnership with:
Special Olympics Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario

Special Thanks:
Mark & Vanessa Mulroney
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
Lia Bruschetta
Rafael Nicolas Fermin Cota
Mark & Paul Etherington

What first started as a concept for a film, turned into an art workshop program for intellectually disabled Canadians, virtually hosted by the Art Gallery of Ontario. 'It Can Be Anything' is about inclusivity and artwork coming together to support a world of diversity and creativity.

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Our Return to Narrative Film

January 30, 2020

Earlier this January, we returned to the world of narrative film and produced a passion project along with an extremely talented group of people. Shot on 16mm, the film follows a young skater girl and her struggle with mental health. We are currently in post-production and plan to launch the film in March. Stay tuned! Here are some behind-the-scenes photographs taken by Denis Lipman.