We’re excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Whittier Public Library on Thursday, 2/21/19, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This screening has been made possible by the California Center for the Book’s “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans.” This program is a partnership between California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library, which in turn is a partnership between California public libraries and the California Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. Thank you to Diane Hara, the Whittier Public Library, their Veterans Resource Center, their community partner of the American Legion Whittier Post 51, and the California Center for the Book for this huge honor. Special thanks to Rita Murray of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whittier for speaking about their extensive resources.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Thursday, 2/21/19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Whittier Public Library
7344 Washington Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
562-567-9900
To learn more about the screening:
https://www.whittierlibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2145/1646
To learn more about the Whittier Public library:
https://www.whittierlibrary.org/
To learn more about the Whittier Public Library Veterans Resource Center:
https://www.whittierlibrary.org/services/veterans-resource-center
To learn more about the addition of “Visions of Warriors” to “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/2018/10/02/visions-of-warriors/
To learn more about California Center for the Book:
https://calbook.org/
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
To learn more about Veterans Connect @ the Library:
https://calibrariesforveterans.org/
To learn more about the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whittier:
https://namiwhittier.namieasysite.com/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” IS ON FILM COURAGE
To kick off the new year, we’re excited to announce that an article about “Visions of Warriors” is on the great filmmaking site, Film Courage. Filmmaking is extremely tough, which is why we appreciate sites like FilmCourage.com, which connects, teaches, and inspires filmmakers. With a fitting name, they offer much-needed courage to us filmmakers. According to their site, “Est. in 2009. FilmCourage.com and the FilmCourage Youtube channel features video interviews, audio podcasts and articles about filmmaking, screenwriting, acting, women in film and more. Thank you to Co-Founders Karen Worden and David Branin for this huge honor!
To read the article:
http://filmcourage.com/2019/01/18/hope-is-what-empowers-the-veteran-photo-recovery-project-an-inside-look-into-the-making-of-visions-of-warriors-by-filmmaker-ming-lai/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at California State University, Los Angeles on Saturday, 11/17/18, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We’re deeply honored to share our film with the respected university and its School of Social Work. Based in Los Angeles, we know the powerful impact this institution and particular school has on our community and the world beyond. As proud graduates of California State University, Long Beach, we can attest to the exceptional education provided by the extensive California State University system. Thank you to Colleen Friend, Will Wong, Nikola Alenkin, Erin Donnelly, and the university for this great honor. Special thanks to Will Wong for his generous support of our film.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Saturday, 11/17/18, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
California State University, Los Angeles
Simpson Tower
Salazar Hall 184E
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Download a flyer about the screening.
To learn more about California State University, Los Angeles School of Social Work:
http://www.calstatela.edu/hhs/sw
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” SCREENED AT THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
“Visions of Warriors” recently screened at the University at Albany School of Social Welfare. According to their site, “In keeping with social work’s historic and enduring commitments, the mission of the School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany is to further social and economic justice to serve people who are vulnerable, marginalized, or oppressed.” We’re excited to have shared our film with this respected university. Thank you to Samantha Fletcher, Lisa DeLaMater, Eric Hardiman, and the university for this great honor!
Screening
Monday, 10/22/18
University at Albany
School of Social Welfare
Richardson Hall
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
*This screening is private.
To learn more about the University at Albany School of Social Welfare:
https://www.albany.edu/ssw/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” ADDED TO CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE BOOK’S “CALIFORNIANS: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH VETERANS”
We’re deeply honored to be a part of California Center for the Book’s “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans.” According to their site, their mission is “to help librarians of California get their communities reading and connecting.” Furthermore, the program is a partnership with Veterans Connect @ the Library, in which they “plan to offer 15 California libraries the opportunity to connect more closely with veterans and their families, while also helping veterans and their families connect to the community resources.” Veterans Connect @ the Library is, in turn, a partnership between California public libraries and the California Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans and their families to benefits and service for which they are eligible. “Visions of Warriors” is now one of the exciting programming options for “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans.” Participating libraries will receive the DVD, library viewing license, discussion guide, and press kit. Thank you to Juliana Robbins, California Center for the Book, Eugene Owens, Veterans Connect @ the Library, and all the participating libraries for this huge honor.
To learn more about the addition of “Visions of Warriors” to “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/2018/10/02/visions-of-warriors/
To learn more about California Center for the Book:
https://calbook.org/
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
To learn more about Veterans Connect @ the Library:
https://calibrariesforveterans.org/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE SAN FRANCISCO VETERANS FILM FESTIVAL
We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the San Francisco Veterans Film Festival on Sunday, 11/4/18 at 2:16 p.m.. We’re deeply honored to screen our film at this growing festival in anticipation of Veterans Day. Because the film was made in the Bay Area, we’re excited to be able to share it with this vibrant community. According to its site, the “San Francisco Veterans Film Festival is a robust forum for active duty, Veterans and civilian filmmakers to express their creativity and to share their stories, which in turn helps further healing and brings greater awareness to the public on the challenges our nation’s Veterans face.” The festival is organized by One Vet One Voice, a comprehensive resource for veterans regarding VA benefits and services. The screening will take place at the stately San Francisco Public Library / Main Library in their Koret Auditorium. Thank you to Eduardo Ramirez, One Vet One Voice, the San Francisco Veterans Film Festival, Katherine Eppler, Brian Castagne, Michael Lambert, Thomas Fortin, and the San Francisco Public Library.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Sunday, 11/4/18, 2:16 p.m.
San Francisco Public Library / Main Library
Lower Level
Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
To learn more about the San Francisco Veterans Film Festival:
https://www.sfveteransfilmfestival.org/
Download a flyer about the festival.
To learn more about One Vet One Voice:
https://onevetonevoice.org/
To learn more about the San Francisco Public Library / Main Library:
https://sfpl.org
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE L.A. PUBLIC LIBRARY / MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the L.A. Public Library / Memorial Branch Library on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. in celebration of the upcoming Veterans Day. We are deeply honored to work with the L.A. Public Library again to celebrate Veterans Day. The Memorial Branch Library has a rich history. The land on which it is located was deeded by Los Angeles High School to the City of Los Angeles in 1923 to honor twenty alumni who died while serving in WWI. The Gothic Revival-style library was built in 1930 and designed by John C. Austin, who was the lead architect of the Griffith Observatory. The students of L.A. High School commissioned the renowned Judson Studios to create a beautiful stained glass window with the names of the twenty alumni and an inscription, “Peace Among Nations.” The library is listed on the the National Register of Historic Places. Thank you to Deborah Matthews, Loren Spector, Eugene Owens, and the L.A. Public Library for organizing this special event!
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Saturday, 11/10/18, 12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Public Library / Memorial Branch Library
4625 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323-938-2732
Download a flyer about the screening.
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library / Memorial Branch Library:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/memorial
To learn more about the history of the Los Angeles Public Library / Memorial Branch Library:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/memorial/history
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library’s Veterans Resources:
https://www.lapl.org/veterans
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE AMERICAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION'S 49TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE / ART THERAPY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the American Art Therapy Association’s 49th Annual Conference / Art Therapy Short Film Festival in Miami, Florida on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We’re deeply honored to work with the respected American Art Therapy Association. According to their site, their mission is to “advocate for expansion of access to professional art therapists and lead the nation in the advancement of art therapy as a regulated mental health and human services profession.” Because this is a short film festival, only a 10-minute excerpt of the 93-minute feature documentary will be screened. For attendees to watch the entire film, please visit: visionsofwarriors.com. Before the screening, Zara Drapkin, MA, MSW, LCSW and Ryan Gardner, MSW, LCSW, BCD will be leading a conference workshop, “Expanding Your Focal Point: Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health Needs Through Photography.” Thank you to Zara Drapkin and Ryan Gardner for representing our film at the conference. Thank you to Sarah Pray, Barbara Florence, Christianne Strang, and the American Art Therapy Association for this huge honor!
Conference Workshop “Expanding Your Focal Point: Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health Needs Through Photography” with Zara Drapkin and Ryan Gardner:
(Workshop N/NY-PS2117)
Saturday, 11/3/18, 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m
Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami
Location: Merrick 1
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Screening and Q&A with Ryan Gardner and Zara Drapkin:
(Panel Session TE5138)
Saturday, 11/3/18, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami
Location: Flagler
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
To learn more about the American Art Therapy Association conference
http://www.arttherapyconference.com/
To download the American Art Therapy Association conference brochure:
https://arttherapy.org/upload/Conference/2018OnlineBrochure.pdf
To learn more about the Art Therapy Short Film Festival:
https://www.xcdsystem.com/aata/program/0zD5Fd6/index.cfm?pgid=1340&day=03&sid=29540&abid=159590
To learn more about the American Art Therapy Association:
https://arttherapy.org/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY / CENTRAL LIBRARY
We’re excited to announce that the San Diego Public Library and their Veterans Resource Center, funded by the California State Library's Veterans Connect @ the Library program, will be screening “Visions of Warriors” on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at their Central Public Library / Neil Morgan Auditorium. We’re deeply honored to present our film with the expansive library and their Veterans Resource Center and share it with San Diego’s thriving military and veteran communities as well as the public. Opened in September 2013, the state-of-the-art Central Library with its beautiful Neil Morgan Auditorium in the heart of downtown San Diego is a vital resource for the entire region. The California Library Association recognized this location as the most used Veterans Resource Center in the entire state. We’re thrilled to screen our film in such an incredible venue. Thank you to Misty Jones, Bob Cronk, Azalea Ebbay, Martin Rosas, Peter Klein, the San Diego Public Library, their Veterans Resource Center, the California State Library's Veterans Connect @ the Library program, and the Friends of the Central Library for hosting this wonderful screening.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 10/9/18, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
San Diego Public Library / Central Library
Neil Morgan Auditorium
330 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(Downtown East Village, Park Boulevard at 11th Avenue, near Petco Park)
619-236-5800
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about the screening:
https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/hold-visions-warriors
Download a press release about the screening.
To learn more about the San Diego Public Library / Central Library:
https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library
To learn more about the San Diego Public Library’s Veterans Resource Centers:
https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/outreach/vrc
HUMANIST FILMS EDITS A VIDEO FOR PELICAN PRODUCTS ABOUT WARRIOR EXPEDITIONS
We were deeply honored to work with Pelican Products, editing a video that showcases Warrior Expeditions, a non-profit veterans organization. According to their site, they “provide veterans with everything they need to complete a long distance outdoor expedition at no cost to the veteran.” In the video, retired Navy SEAL Jonathan Grant explains that the organization “helps support veterans, combat veterans, give them an opportunity to do a through-hike and to experience what they call as ‘nature therapy,’ give them an opportunity to decompress, to hit the reset button, and another term they use is ‘walking off the war.’” Thank you to Pelican Products, Kevin Murphy, Hank Chacon, and Tuan Tran for this wonderful opportunity!
To watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKc1qqPrpu4&feature=youtu.be
To learn more about Pelican Products:
http://www.pelican.com/us/en/
To learn more about Warrior Expeditions:
https://warriorexpeditions.org/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” IS ON SOCIAL WORK TODAY
“Visions of Warriors” is on Social Work Today. According to their site, “Social Work Today is established as an essential resource for social work professionals. Our in-depth content examines the difficult issues, challenges, and successes of social workers.” We deeply appreciate the support of the social work community in getting the word out about our film. Thank you to Kathleen Czermanski, Marianne Mallon, and Social Work Today for their generous assistance.
To visit the webpage:
http://www.socialworktoday.com/news/ma_MJ18.shtml
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY / EXPOSITION PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Los Angeles Public Library / Exposition Park Branch on Thursday, 7/19/18 at 6:00 p.m. Based in Los Angeles, we’re very excited to screen our documentary at another branch of the expansive Los Angeles Public Library, which is an incredible resource for our community. On Saturday, 5/26/18 at 2:30 p.m., we’ll be screening our film at the Los Angeles Public Library / Van Nuys Branch. The library’s website states that it “provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city’s diverse communities.” In particular, it offers extensive services for veterans through four Veterans Resource Centers, located at the Central Library, Exposition Park Regional Branch, Mid Valley Regional Library, and the Van Nuys Branch Library. Thank you to Eugene Owens, Alberto Alvarez, Michelle Soong, Joyce Cooper, and the Los Angeles Public Library for organizing this great event!
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 7/19/18, 6:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Public Library / Exposition Park Branch Library
3900 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
323-290-3113
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To RSVP for the screening:
https://www.facebook.com/events/234244470461425/
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library / Exposition Park Branch Library:
https://www.facebook.com/expoparkLAPL/
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library:
https://www.lapl.org/
To learn more about the the Los Angeles Public Library’s Veterans Resources:
https://www.lapl.org/veterans
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY / VAN NUYS BRANCH
“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Los Angeles Public Library / Van Nuys Branch on Saturday, 5/26/18 at 2:30 p.m. Because we’re based in Los Angeles, we’re very excited to work with the Los Angeles Public Library, which is an incredible resource for our community. According to their website, the library “provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city’s diverse communities.” In particular, it offers extensive services for veterans through four Veterans Resource Centers, located at the Central Library, Exposition Park Regional Branch, Mid Valley Regional Library, and the Van Nuys Branch Library. Thank you to Eric Kennedy, Michelle Soong, Joyce Cooper, and the Los Angeles Public Library for this wonderful opportunity!
Screening:
Saturday, 5/26/18, 2:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Public Library / Van Nuys Branch Library
6250 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
818-756-8453
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library:
https://www.lapl.org/
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library's Veterans Resources:
https://www.lapl.org/veterans
“JOURNEY OF A PAPER SON” TO SCREEN AT THE CHINESE-AMERICAN MUSEUM OF CHICAGO
We’re excited to announce that our short film, “Journey of a Paper Son,” will be screening at the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, 5/26/18, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. “Journey of a Paper Son” is about a father who reveals to his family that he’s a “paper son” (an illegal immigrant using fake papers). The film was an Official Selection of a dozen national film festivals. It won the Best Short Film Gold Angel Award at the Chinese American Film Festival. According to its site, the mission of the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago is to “promote the culture and history—through exhibitions, education, and research—of Chinese-Americans in the Midwest.” Thank you to Executive Director Mabel Menard and the museum for this huge honor.
Screening and Skype Q&A with Ming Lai:
Saturday, 5/26/18, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chinese-American Museum of Chicago
238 West 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
312-949-1000
To learn reserve tickets to the screening:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screening-of-journey-of-a-paper-son-tickets-44710780147
To learn more about "Journey of a Paper Son":
https://www.humanistfilms.com/journeyofapaperson
To learn more about the Chinese American Museum of Chicago:
http://ccamuseum.org/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE COLORADO PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION
The Colorado Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association will be screening “Visions of Warriors” at Windhorse Community Services in Boulder, Colorado on Tuesday, 5/1/18 at 5:45 p.m. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) and in particular the Colorado PRA (COPRA) have been great supporters of our documentary. We had the huge honor of screening our film at PRA’s 40th Annual Wellness and Recovery Summit in Atlanta last year. Since then, COPRA has also screened our film in Denver. We’re excited to screen our film again in Colorado at Windhorse Community Services, which offers home-based treatment recovery options to the residents of Boulder. Thank you to Raymond Sedillo, COPRA, PRA, and Windhorse Community Services for their continued support.
Screening and Panel Discussion:
Tuesday, 5/1/18, 5:45 p.m.
Windhorse Community Services
1200 Yarmouth Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
To learn more about the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association:
https://www.psychrehabassociation.org/
To learn more about Colorado Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoPRA/
To learn more about Windhorse Community Services:
https://windhorsecommunityservices.com/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the San Jose State University’s (SJSU) beautiful Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on Thursday, 4/19/18, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. According to their website, SJSU is “consistently ranked as one of the West’s top public universities offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees.” The event is sponsored by Vet Connect. Because we shot the documentary in San Jose and the surrounding areas, we’re very excited to share it with the local community, in particular the veterans. Mark Pinto, who’s one of the veterans featured in the documentary and an alumnus of SJSU, will be attending the event. Thank you to San Jose State University, Vet Connect, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Dr. Elena Klaw, Dr. Karin Jeffrey, and Kevin Nguyen for organizing this wonderful event.
Screening and Q&A with Mark Pinto:
Thursday, 4/19/18, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
San Jose State University
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
255, 2nd Floor
150 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about the screening:
https://events.sjpl.org/event/visons_of_warriors
Download a flyer by Vet Connect about the event.
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
We’re pleased to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the University of Maryland School of Social Work on Thursday, 5/3/18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. According to their site, their mission is to “advance the well-being of populations and communities and to promote social justice.” The school is “ranked in the top 20 schools of social work in the country.” Thank you to Dean Richard Barth, Program Director Seante Hatcher, Rhonda Stewart Jones, and the university for hosting this screening.
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 5/3/18, 5:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
University of Maryland
School of Social Work
525 West Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
For social workers to obtain CEUs for attending this screening:
http://sswcpe.umaryland.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=MAY3RD
To learn more about the University of Maryland School of Social Work:
http://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” IS COVERED AS A FOLLOW-UP STORY ON MOTION ARTS PRO
Recently, “Visions of Warriors” was covered as a follow-up story on Motion Arts Pro. According to their site, Motion Arts Pro “focuses on the art and craft of filmmaking for modern visual storytellers.” Motion Arts Pro is presented by American Illustration and American Photography (AI-AP), the leading hardcover, juried annuals. We’re deeply honored to be covered by this respected media company. David Schonauer, who is the editor of Motion Arts Pro, was the former editor-in-chief of American Photo, one of our favorite photography magazines. Thank you to David and Motion Arts Pro for their continued support.
To read the article:
https://www.ai-ap.com/publications/article/22968/followup-visions-of-warriors-now-on-demand.html
“USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO EXPLORE RECOVERY THEMES WITH VETERANS" IN THE "JOURNAL OF CREATIVITY IN MENTAL HEALTH"
Congratulations to Susan Quaglietti, the founder of the Veteran Photo Recovery Project and the inspiration for “Visions of Warriors,” on the publication of her article, “Using Photography to Explore Recovery Themes with Veterans,” in the “Journal of Creativity in Mental Health”!
To access this article:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15401383.2018.1425174?scroll=top&needAccess=true
“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” IS FEATURED AS A USER STORY ON FCP.CO
Recently, “Visions of Warriors” was featured as a User Story on FCP.Co, a great site specializing in the editing program, Final Cut Pro. This site has been an important resource to us in learning about the program, especially as it continues to evolve. We’re inspired by all of the other User Stories and are deeply honored to be included as one. Thank you to Peter Wiggins and the FCP.Co team for this wonderful opportunity.
To read the story:
http://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/articles/2042-editing-visions-of-warriors-feature-documentary-with-final-cut-pro-x