● Independent Film Company
Using Story Telling as a Catalyst for Social Change!
A WATER TRAIL Teaser Trailer
Our humanitarian efforts after the Flint Water Crisis and in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, exemplify our commitment to addressing pressing societal issues. These initiatives demonstrate our belief in the power of art to not only entertain but also to engage, educate, and foster a compassionate and empathetic world.
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Your donation will fund critical stages of production, community screenings, educational resources, and continued storytelling that centers the voices too often ignored. Every dollar helps amplify truth, build awareness, and empower change.
Make a ripple. Become part of the water trail. Donate today.
Behind the Scenes: 15 MINUTES
Behind the scenes of the 15 MINUTES prison shoot was an unforgettable, emotionally charged experience that echoed the raw intensity we sought to portray on screen. Every moment on set was crafted to feel suffocatingly intimate, as though each phone call was a lifeline, a fragile thread binding the inmate to a world just out of reach. The atmosphere was heavy with purpose, every detail designed to make you feel the desperation, hope, and humanity in those fleeting, precious connections.
15 MINUTES on Plex.TV
Inmates are given just 15 precious minutes to hear the voices of their loved ones — to connect, to hold onto a fleeting moment of normalcy. This is the story of one of those phone calls.
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5 Day Course @Interlochen Center for the Arts
An awesome experience in Traverse City, Michigan. The Sister Tour shares THE ANT MODEL of COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, with the students Interlochen Center for the Arts. The Sister Tour arts collective, spearheaded by Amber Hasan and Shea Cobb, developed the ANT model of community organizing in response to the Flint Water Crisis. This grassroots initiative aims to empower artists and community members, particularly women of color, emphasizing the use of accessible tools, network building, and leveraging individual talents to drive social change. Day 1: Introduction to Community Organizing and the ANT Model Day 2: Accessible Tools Day 3: Building, Maintaining and Utilizing your Network Day 4: Harnessing Talents Day 5: Project Planning and Presentation Our hope is that this will help to equip them with practical skills and inspire them to make a positive impact in their communities.
● A Product of the Environment!
Hard on the Yard, Real in the Field!
From the standpoint of Broken Pencil Pictures, we are a dynamic and multi-disciplinary creative studio proudly rooted in Flint, Michigan, a place known for its resilience and the need for creative expression. With an office in Traverse City, Our mission is to harness the power of filmmaking to passionately express our thoughts and emotions to the world. However, our story extends beyond the art we create; it's about the impact we make in society. Our achievements are a testament to our dedication to social change and the betterment of our community. "The Sister Tour" stands out as an initiative through which we distributed over 20,000 gallons of water in just 56 days, addressing a crucial need in a city struggling with water crises. This endeavor is not only a humanitarian act but a reflection of our commitment to making a positive impact, similar to the transformative processes within the Department of Corrections. Our works allow us to amplify voices and share stories that often go unheard. We believe in empowering individuals and providing them with a platform for self-expression, a principle that mirrors the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration within the correctional system. Broken Pencil Pictures, from our standpoint, is about pushing the boundaries of art, advocating for social change, and contributing to the creation of a more inclusive and empathetic world. We recognize the potential of creativity as a force for transformation, just as the Department of Corrections aims to transform individuals to become better versions of themselves. Our work is a testament to the profound impact that art can have on society, transcending the confines of any one medium or institution and paving the way for a brighter, more compassionate future.
The Human Experience: trailer
THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE unfolds as a soul's profound journey through empathy, navigating the intricacies of public transportation.
● the FLINT WATER CRISIS is NOT OVER!
We are deeply committed to bringing impactful topics to the forefront of public discourse.
Surely with the struggle comes ease!
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ~ Epicurus.