As filmmakers and documentarians ourselves, we wanted to support our fellow creatives by helping to bring their stories to life. The program provides independent documentary filmmakers with free access to Eddie AI Pro, the AI assistant video editor that handles the tedious parts of post-production so filmmakers can focus on storytelling. (And we just extended the deadline for application to the program: apply here!)We’ve already accepted 200+ filmmakers into the program, and they have all reinforced everything we believed about the power of independent documentary filmmakers. The projects we've received showcase the extraordinary range of human experience—from preserving vanishing cultural histories to exploring how creativity becomes medicine during life's most challenging moments. Here’s a sneak peek at what five folks are working on: Kevin Jardin, Heart Thieves The story follows jazz guitarist Rotem Sivan as his album celebrating his newborn twins transforms in meaning when his six-month-old son Eden is diagnosed with a rare brain tumor—capturing how music evolves from celebration to medicine during their family's journey through pediatric cancer treatment. Kevin witnessed firsthand how creativity becomes an essential lifeline during life's most challenging moments and believes this story of resilience needs to be shared with families facing similar challenges.Michael LaRocque, Boy Wonder: The Luc Gates Story (pre-production) The story of Luc Gates, a gifted high school athlete whose legacy grew exponentially after his passing, told through the scholarship foundation created in his honor. After completing his previous film about another young athlete's brief but impactful life, Michael felt compelled...
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