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IT CAN BE ANYTHING

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.

© 2021 Immediate Productions Limited

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New Work

At the end of last year we were tasked with telling grassroots stories of Special Olympics athletes. With a small but mighty team, we captured the lives of 4 special people and how they are staying active throughout the pandemic. We were so inspired by everyone we spoke to and are incredibly please with the results. We hope you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed creating this short documentary film!

Client: Special Olympics Canada

Production Company: Immediate Group

Executive Producer: Marsha Doucette

Director: Ryan Bergmann

DOP: Liam Higgins

1st AC: Nick Petrie

Gaffer: Matt Aitia

Location Sound: Eric Taylor

Editor: Ryan Bergmann

Colourist: Yuri Cabrera

Post Sound: Tim Kelley

Music: Licensed via Musicbed


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grassroots

We’ve been working on an exciting new project for Special Olympics Canada. Checkout some frame grabs below! Shot by Liam Higgins. Graded by Yuri Cabrera.


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Thank you LETR

Since 1987, the Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than 72 million dollars for Special Olympics, Canada. We worked with SOC to produce this video as a thank you for all that they do for Special Olympic athletes. Special Olympics is an organization that is very close to our hearts, so we are very proud to be a part of this message.


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Tess Trojan

Finally get to share this!  A short doc featuring Special Olympics athlete, Tess Trojan.  Shot on RED down in Streamsong, Florida.

Dir. Ryan Bergmann

DP: James Gill

Colour: Yuri Cabrera


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Streamsong

We went down to Streamsong Resort, Florida to shoot a doc for Special Olympics Canada Foundation.  Our featured athlete, Tess Trojan shot her first hole-in-one during the tournament.  Such an incredible moment!


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