Multicom will release Linda G. Mills’ narrative feature film THE REST OF US nationwide on May 6 to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. Directed by Dr. Linda G. Mills, artist, author, scholar and Executive Director of NYU’s Center on Violence and Recovery, THE REST OF US chronicles student resilience in the face of a mental health crisis on the campus of Blair University. Set in the Fall of 2001, a diverse group of college students spring into action when confronted by the reality of a suicide. The film follows Amy (Amanda Debraux), an introverted engineering student whose resistance, and resilience, inspires those who are left behind — the rest of us. “Each person's struggle is a call to action,” Mills said. “THE REST OF US provides a compelling dose of inspiration and insight that can help transform our response to the mental health crisis in this country.” Mills has been producing and directing movies with a particular focus on social change for the better part of the past decade. Mills is the Lisa Ellen Goldberg Professor at New York University. The film is produced by Beth Davenport, David Komar, Mary Stuart Masterson, as well as social change strategist Hediya Sizar, a champion of sustainable impact. THE REST OF US will be available via iTunes, GooglePlay, Amazon, VUDU and FandangoNow, DISH, and Comcast OnDemand.
Production Credits: Directed by Linda G. Mills Writing Credits (in alphabetical order) Laura Moss (co-writer), Ricardo Pรฉrez Gonzรกlez (co-writer) Produced by Michele Baker, line producer; Beth Davenport, producer; Massoumeh Emami, co-producer; David Komar, producer; Mary Stuart Masterson; producer, Hediya Sizar, producer; John M. Tyson, co-producer Music by Andrew Hollander Cinematography by Peter Masterson Film Editing by Michelle Botticelli, Ramazan Nanayev Casting By Amy Christopher Production Design by David Stein Art Direction by Jesika Farkas Costume Design by Rachaell Dama Makeup Department: Laura Shoemaker, key hair & makeup; Frey Johnsson, hair & makeup assistant; Inanna King, additional makeup artist
The Undeniable Voice of Art
Creative Growth, the first organization dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities, has teamed up with creative marketing company, John McNeil Studio to unveil its new brand. Representing 50 years of elevating the work of artists with disabilities within the arts community, Creative Growthโs new brand campaign includes a new identity and logo, new positioning, brand film and a redefined strategy centering on the โundeniable voice of art.โ Creative Growthโs evolved brand is at the forefront of a shift towards art that stands for the inherent reveal โ the power of artistic expression to bring understanding and connection to us all. The brandโs new expression includes unobtrusive color and design choices that purposely donโt compete with the voice of the artist and instead, serve as a container for the art to have a voice of its own. Executive Creative Director, Gerald Lewis of John McNeil Studio explains โWe needed to create a powerful, distinctive voice for the brand. But, it couldnโt compete with the voice of the artists because in the end, the art has to speak. It had to be simple, honest and genuine, in line with the mission of Creative Growth. Artists will spend 30 years making work, honing their craft and following their voice inside this space. We wanted to celebrate that. So, while the mark, the brand, is simple and honest, itโs also expansive and energetic.โ Kicking off the new brand campaign is a short film capturing the voice of artist William Scott as he walks through downtown Oakland and enters... Read More