5 Days with Brookwood
We filmed all last week at Brookwood and it opened our eyes to the power of this story. See a few clips inside.
Hey Friends!
We spent all last week filming with the citizens, staff and families out at Brookwood and it was unforgettable. This will be the most powerful film Chispa House has ever released.
We are hoping to finalize our fundraising for post-production and our red carpet premiere! If you would like to donate or help us in any way please reply directly to ariel@chispahouse.com or enter your name below!
Brookwood Film Project Update: Feb 28 - March 4
If you have never had the pleasure of visiting the Brookwood campus, I highly recommend going out to the cafe, spending some time in the garden center or shopping at the store. It is sure to brighten your week!
We spent last Monday through Friday there and it was eye opening, both because we were up before sunrise every day and because the community is full of incredible and inspiring stories.
What we captured:
The focus of this shoot was to spend some time understanding the citizens day to day lives. We also visited the homes of a few families and dove deeper into the citizens lives before arriving on the Brookwood campus.
It was a humbling experience to record their stories and I can’t wait to share them in the film. My favorite interview of the week was with three of the Brookwood citizens. They really opened up about their past and why Brookwood has changed their lives for the better. For example, one woman told me:
“I wish the doctor who told me I would never amount to anything could see me now. I have a job. I have friends. I have a community.”
Next Steps:
Over the next month our editors will be working hard to weave together the outline of the film. With the majority of the film captured, this is when the story really begins to take shape and come to life.
In the meantime, the premiere planning is ramping up and is shaping up to be a night to remember! I will continue to update you as we finalize dates.
I want to thank everyone who responded to our last email update with support for the film. Your encouragement, curiosity and donations are all so appreciated.
Please share or add others who should be in the loop!
Best,
Ariel
P.s. We surprised Wilson as the “real” Ariel from Disney World…