Children's rehab hospital in Canada sponsors contest to challenge filmmakers to bring visibility to disability

From Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Canada:

Holland Bloorview in Toronto is delighted to announce that filmpossible - an online video contest where filmmakers are challenged to create a video under two minutes that will bring visibility to disability – is now open and accepting entries.

Aspiring filmmakers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter. Winners will be determined by a panel of celebrity judges and online public voting. Terrific prizes will be awarded including a first prize of $5000 and Flip Video Camcorders, donated by Cisco.

Films will be reviewed by a jury consisting of an eclectic mix of people who have come together to embrace this important cause, including experts from the film industry, high profile comics, a singer and an acclaimed journalist and author.

Our judges include:

Trevor Boris, MuchMusic personality

Ian Brown, Feature Writer, The Globe and Mail

Allen Braude, Co-Director, Learning, Toronto International Film Festival, Sprockets programmer

Justin Hines, singer/songwriter

Nikki Payne, comic

Tania B. Reilly, Programming Manager, Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival;

Karen Shopsowitz, independent filmmaker.

“Let’s change the way the world views childhood disability,” said Christa Haanstra, Holland Bloorview’s Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs. “We are looking for videos that bring visibility to disability in interesting ways. Consider showing changes we can make, celebrating achievements, demonstrating inclusion or dispelling myths surrounding childhood disability. Show us your creative twist on bringing visibility to disability – and help create a better world for children with disabilities.”