posAbilities, Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture and Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) are once again sponsoring a film this year during the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).  “Becoming Bulletproof” introduces us to a group of individuals striving to become full human beings through their artistic endeavours. This riveting ’film within a film’ (shot on vintage Hollywood locations) immerses us in a dynamic, inclusive world of discipline and play, raising questions about why we so rarely see real actors with disabilities on the big screen.

This trio of sponsors has been involved with the VIFF for several years,  supporting amazing film’s like the academy award winning Canadian film Gabrielle, which stars Marion Rivard, an actress who has William’s syndrome.  Our goal is to get this kind of content into the watersupply of mainstream media. It’s possible – just think back to the television sit-com Will and Grace. This show was the first network prime-time series to feature gay characters in a gay milieu. It was tremendously successful, drawing a loyal audience in short order.

This year’s documentary film is equally engaging, and offers insight into how to build an inclusive film project, while touching on a variety of tender topics and experiences of the actors with challenges and the volunteers who are their friends and supporters.

Join us at the VIFF to see this film and to spread the word! Through consumer demand, we can begin to realize the vision of actors with disabilities involved in all areas of film – from production and writing through to acting and technical roles.

PRIVATE FILM SCREENING and RECEPTION – RSVP by Tuesday, October 7 at 4pm.

Join us for a free private screening of this winning documentary. Meet the director, producer and many of the actors on: Wednesday, October 8, 12:15 pm @ Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver). RSVPs are required, reserve online: http://ow.ly/BFgDs or call 604.299.7851.

Join us later for a free reception (with DJ, snacks and a cash bar) where the “Bulletproof” Western will be screened, as well as other live entertainment!  You will have the chance to meet the film’s producers and some of the actors. Let’s show them some BC hospitality. Join us on: Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm @ The Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver). RSVPs are required, reserve online: http://ow.ly/ClToN or call 604.299.7851.

Unable to make it out tomorrow on the 8^th?  The VIFF is holding their final screening this Thursday, October 9 at 2:15 pm @ Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour Street Vancouver).  You can purchase your tickets here.