Creating an International Impact

Back in April, we were elated to announce that WAVES Creative Director, Alli—who goes professionally by A.C. Brooke—premiered her film Paper Birds in observation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Now, we’re even more excited to share that her piece was recently nominated for Best Documentary Short at the Montreal Women Film Festival!

MWFF is an international, IMDb-qualified competition and screening festival dedicated to uplifting women in media. Upon hearing the news, Alli noted, “Of course, any and every selection, nomination, or sign of recognition comes with an immense amount of honor and gratitude. But having my work acknowledged by an event specifically geared towards empowering women’s voices hits different.

Being in a male-dominated field, I take a lot of pride in what I do thinking about the pioneers who paved the way before me, the female contemporaries who shape and inspire my path today, and the little ways I can widen the trail for all the women and girls to come after.”

The 30-minute piece follows her own journey dealing with fragmented and recovered memories and the delayed onset of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a common phenomenon for survivors of childhood trauma.

We’re so proud to see the WAVES team breaking silences surrounding mental health both on and off the clock. Congratulations, Alli! We’re so proud of you!

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