FILM JOURNEY

UPDATE and a peek at shared interviews

The entire film team is dedicated to Moving Like Pond Water with the goal of creating ripples of change by encouraging creative arts programs for Veterans and a holistic approach to social justice and overlapping health issues.

Research & Development began in February 2023 and principal photography launched on January 17, 2024. To-date we have filmed approximately 21 location interviews, 6 performances, 4 Veterans art workshops, plus drone footage and cinéma vérité relevant to the interviews. We look forward to keeping you updated on our film making journey.

Kim Ables, Art and Social Change

Kim Abeles opened her studio for our film team and engaged in a conversation with director Cheryl Bookout. They discussed the importance of art as a voice to bring awareness to social justice issues and as with one of Kim’s projects: Pearls of Wisdom, a healing tool for trauma survivors. Kim’s work speaks to society, science literacy, and civic engagement. She has created projects with science and natural history museums, health departments, air pollution control agencies, and community organizations.

Mario Trillo, Art of Resilience

Most people know Mario as a very accomplished artist aka Man of Maravilla. Mario was born on a New Mexico chile farm. When he was five, his family moved to East L.A. adjacent to the Maravilla Projects, where he attended local public schools and was introduced to formal art classes. He received an AA in photography and a BA in cinematography. His work spans various art forms and an array of materials. Mario Trillo is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for Heroism in Ground Combat in The Republic of Vietnam in 1969. He shared with us that he lost part of his right hand and spent a year in a body cast as a result of his injuries.

BEHIND THE SCENES

UPDATE and a peek at shared interviews

Kim Ables, Art and Social Change

Mario Trillo, Art of Resilience

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