{"id":4424,"date":"2023-11-09T21:58:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T05:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aascend.org\/?p=4424"},"modified":"2023-11-09T22:32:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T06:32:44","slug":"autistic-written-and-directed-feature-filmmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aascend.org\/?p=4424","title":{"rendered":"Autistic-Written and Directed Feature Filmmaking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Nov 18<\/strong> A<\/span>A<\/span>S<\/span>C<\/span>E<\/span>N<\/span>D<\/span><\/strong> <\/mark>hosts Peter Kangas<\/mark><\/strong> and Josiah Polhemus,<\/mark><\/strong> who are collaborating in making a full-length feature film from the perspective of a person on the spectrum, written by that person and directed by that person. The film has the potential to be a groundbreaking look inside the mind of a person on the autism spectrum, which has never been done before. They will share part of their pitch deck and discuss the process of getting an authentically inclusive film<\/mark><\/strong> made. Come give your input<\/mark><\/strong> on this fascinating project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This meeting will be in-person only,<\/mark> <\/mark>at the SF Arc<\/mark> <\/strong>(address below). <\/span>No registration is necessary.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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__________________<\/mark>The filmmaking team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Peter Kangas is a filmmaker residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has extensive experience in both live action and set-based environments. Peter believes in meticulous attention to detail, good manners, and respect. He has won awards for his filmmaking. He now works through Spectrumotion Pictures<\/a>, whose mission is to bring the disability community within the entertainment and film industry,<\/mark><\/strong> tapping into this deep reservoir of talent and experience and no “help the neurodiverse world recognize how they can get past stereotypes and take action to fully realize their professional and artistic potential.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program.<\/mark> <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who: <\/b>Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: info@aascend.org
When:<\/strong> Sat<\/strong><\/span> <\/span>Nov 18<\/mark><\/strong>, 10am \u2013 noon <\/mark><\/strong>(approx.)<\/mark> <\/strong><\/span>
Where: The Arc of SF<\/span><\/strong> 1500 Howard St. @ 11th St. SF, CA 94103 map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are ongoing afternoons of games and socializing (currently a weekly event) on Fridays <\/mark><\/strong>from 3 to 5pm\u2014at Victory Point Cafe<\/strong><\/a> in Berkeley. Young adults (ages 18-30) are especially welcome. Bring $20<\/strong> to cover games and a small snack. Contact Clara<\/mark><\/strong> via text at 510 882 4944 to join in.

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Address: Victory Point Cafe, 1797-A Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Date: Fridays 3-5pm
Website: https:\/\/www.victorypointcafe.com<\/a>
Drink and Food Menu<\/a>
Games Available at Victory Point Cafe<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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