When the final project is done for my Capstone....oh I hope that day comes....I will be entering my documentary into a film festival to be reviewed by my peers. So here is one of three of the contests I
found online and want to enter into.
http://mosaicfilmfest.com/
Why you ask? Because its designed for students starting out... and its cheap to enter. Simple reasons really.
http://www.appyfilmfest.com/
The Appalachian Film Festival I just couldn't resist because both parents of mine were raised in the area.
And the entry fee is $40 bucks... can't complain about that.
The final choice is....
http://videofest.org/
On this one I will have to wait a year to submit.... I may even find more to submit by then... it's something
to keep working at even after the Big Grade is done.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Cure vs. Maintenance
One of my interview experts is Dr. Niebauer from the Veteran's Hospital in Butler, PA. I started by asking her about the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in a very general sense. Are thePTSD symptoms experienced by a veteran eventually curable over time? Or is it a lifestyle choice that involves learned management? Here is her response.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Forgot my main premise
Here is my premise that got started back in the Spring of 2012
Our U.S. Military men and women serve and sacrifice to protect our nation’s security and freedom. Many are now returning from deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan and assimilating back into civilian life with both visible scars as well as invisible scars. An estimated 150,000 soldiers are affected by the invisible but debilitating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In an effort to honor and appreciate these men and women many hospitals and veteran organizations seek various ways to treat this condition. One effective method that has emerged in the last decade is the use of Psychiatric Service Dogs to support and augment a veteran suffering with PTSD.
Mission Statement
To create a compelling story about both veterans suffering from PTSD and the psychiatric service dogs trained to help them, and to utilize visual artistry, accuracy and empathy to engage the audience regardless of their prior knowledge or interest in the subject.
Walking through the door
When it came time to visit the Veteran’s Best Friend facility in May, I was so well received and impressed by everyone’s helpfulness. Seeing veterans, male and female, walk through the doors with their dogs was such an amazing reality check. The training was actually happening in front of my eyes!
There really wasn’t anything magical about the process, it was very hands on, casual, practical, and a very furry. Lisa would set up different tasks for the owners to walk their dogs through, like sitting on one side of the room while the owner walked to other. (That's just a basic one) The immediate tasks and exercises might have seemed mundane to an observer, but this was a work that strove to be greater than just the sum of its parts. The results would only be seen over a period of time and commitment by director, participants, and dogs
Clearly, the benefit was not only in the training of the dogs for the future, but in the immediate socialization of the veterans with their dogs, other dogs, and of course all the other participants. There was on the spot therapy occurring without anyone even trying. Veterans interacting with each other, supporting each other in this whole endeavor.
There really wasn’t anything magical about the process, it was very hands on, casual, practical, and a very furry. Lisa would set up different tasks for the owners to walk their dogs through, like sitting on one side of the room while the owner walked to other. (That's just a basic one) The immediate tasks and exercises might have seemed mundane to an observer, but this was a work that strove to be greater than just the sum of its parts. The results would only be seen over a period of time and commitment by director, participants, and dogs
Clearly, the benefit was not only in the training of the dogs for the future, but in the immediate socialization of the veterans with their dogs, other dogs, and of course all the other participants. There was on the spot therapy occurring without anyone even trying. Veterans interacting with each other, supporting each other in this whole endeavor.
The Beginning of an Idea
Andrea Tice
Capstone 2012
I am constantly amazed at the benefits we humans receive from our canine companions, the irreplaceable dog!! For thousands of years these animals have contributed to our well-being with acts of service, bravery, and comfort.
I am even more grateful and proud for the tremendous protection our Armed Services provide for us to continue with life as we know it here in America,
Isn't it fitting and so very satisfying to see both groups united in a program that brings meaning and restoration to both parties?
That's what my Senior Capstone is all about....Veterans suffering from the ravages of War, exhibiting symptoms of PTSD (Post-Traumatice Stress Disorder) who are paired up with a dog (sometimes a RESCUE dog) and together, with appropriate training, they become a team where are both are mutually blessed.
Although dogs can't speak to the contrary....it sure seems to me that we humans get the far better end of the deal.
Capstone 2012
I am constantly amazed at the benefits we humans receive from our canine companions, the irreplaceable dog!! For thousands of years these animals have contributed to our well-being with acts of service, bravery, and comfort.
I am even more grateful and proud for the tremendous protection our Armed Services provide for us to continue with life as we know it here in America,
Isn't it fitting and so very satisfying to see both groups united in a program that brings meaning and restoration to both parties?
That's what my Senior Capstone is all about....Veterans suffering from the ravages of War, exhibiting symptoms of PTSD (Post-Traumatice Stress Disorder) who are paired up with a dog (sometimes a RESCUE dog) and together, with appropriate training, they become a team where are both are mutually blessed.
Although dogs can't speak to the contrary....it sure seems to me that we humans get the far better end of the deal.
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