“It’s Rocket Science” By Rachel Knoll
This short portrait documentary looks at the story of Ky Michaelson, and how his struggle with dyslexia and dropping out of school pushed him to forge his own unique future... building rockets!
HOU'LEY (ABSENT)
Fond du Lac is a Dene First Nations community in northern Saskatchewan. The name quite literally translates to “Bottom of the Lake,” It has one of the highest suicide rates among youth in Canada.
In this documentary short, one grieving mother tells the story of her fifteen year old son and his untimely and tragic death from suicide. With limited mental health support, it has been nearly three years since she has been able to speak openly about the trauma she and her family experienced following the loss of her son.
Director: Alexander Sworik
Editor: Brian Chambers
Colourist: Sam Zook
Re-Recording Mixer - Alastair Sims
Produced by: Northern Bridge
Credits
Director: Rachel Knoll
Animation: Nestor Pestana
Dp: Jonny Stuckmayer
Ac: Elise Joyce
Gaffer: Douglas Gander
Sound Recordist: Jennilee Park, Connor Mclevish, Nicholas Christopulos
Producer: John Pesavent
Score: Fletcher Alekson
Sound Design And Mix: Taylor Lewin
Color: Nick Hillyard
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