Create Your First Project
Start adding your projects to your portfolio. Click on "Manage Projects" to get started
Reclaiming Lives: Breaking The Stigma
Project type
Documentary
Date
04/01/2024
Location
Derry, Northern Ireland
Screenings:
Rathmullan Film Festival
Role
Director/scriptwriter/editor
Link
Awards
Cinemagic: On the Pulse best Irish Documentary shortlist
Reclaiming Lives: Breaking the stigma is an expository documentary which explores the issue of addiction with a theme of journey. The testimony of Johnny, a former alcoholic, about his journey to recovery and his efforts to help others facing similar challenges, is truly inspiring.This documentary delves into addiction and substance abuse within Northern Ireland using statistics, facts and testimony. It challenges the normal views in which society has and preaches for improvements in services for addicts.
Directed and Presented by Giovanni Peresson
Produced By Maria Sloan
Cinematography by Adam Martin
Sound and Editing by Giovanni Peresson
Music Composing by Louvisa Orstadius
A special thank you to Johhny and Leanne from HURT NI
This film was created for educational purposes. for my Documentary Practice Module (CIN 502) taught by Jim Curran at Ulster University, Derry.
