It Can Be Anything - Short Film
Rachel has an intellectual disability and has been an artist for over 8 years. She loves to draw and create. The images, shapes and feelings you embody when looking at her work is truly special. While she has a hard time communicating verbally, her art has a way of connecting with people and communicating on a whole other level.
The film is an inter-dimensional journey of creativity through the lens of Rachel’s drawings. Her work represents a unique and vast creative landscape to explore. More importantly, her philosophical outlook establishes an open-mindedness and inclusivity that is both beautiful and inspiring. Our intention was to leverage that outlook and use her phrase "It Can Be Anything" as a mantra to steer us through her journey.
What first started as a concept for a film, turned into an art workshop program for intellectually disabled Canadians, virtually hosted by the Art Gallery of Ontario. 'It Can Be Anything' is about inclusivity and artwork coming together to support a world of diversity and creativity.
CREDITS
CAST & CREW
Starring Rachel Doucette
Directed by Ryan Bergmann
Produced by Joaquin Cardoner, Marsha Doucette
Design, Animation & Direction by Good Form
Written by Nick Blagrave
Music & Sound Design by Jeff Moberg
Additional Design & Animation by Emilie Muszczak & Jonathan Reyes
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Tom Hitchman
Lee Anne Downey
Carolyn Keystone
Jim Meekison
Bruce & Vladka Mitchell
Christopher Bergmann
PRODUCERS
Blythe Ward
David Bowker
Terry & Bonnie Jackson
Rachel Doucette
Peter Schmidt
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Special Olympics Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario
SPECIAL THANKS
Mark & Vanessa Mulroney
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
Lia Bruschetta
Rafael Nicolas Fermin Cota
Mark & Paul Etherington