Coming Attractions
Changing the way we view the world , one story at a time .
For immediate release : Vancouver , September 19 , 2022
From economy to entertainment , politics to beauty , our moment-by-moment decisions are influenced by mass media .
COMING ATTRACTIONS is a virtual showcase event featuring an outstanding selection of nine thoughtprovoking , entertaining , and visually stunning projects from local indie and Indigenous Canadian and US filmmakers , artists and changemakers .
Charlene SanJenko is the founder of reGEN Media and the impact producer and curator of COMING ATTRACTIONS . Her business model matches brands with artistic endeavours that tell transformative stories and lift humanity . She sees a future of marketing and advertising dollars invested in curating “ art ”. But not just any art . “ Art that will impact and rewrite our future ' s narrative by supporting values and actions that shift behaviours , elevate mindsets , and promote environmental and social stewardship for today and future generations ,” says SanJenko .
NINE REGENERATIVE MEDIA PROJECTS ANNOUNCED
reGEN media announces their first slate of
nine regenerative media projects The nine projects include a diversity of current topics that dig deep into environmental issues , the healing of Indigenous people from colonist trauma , and tender explorations into father and daughter relations .
Legacy of the Land : is a multi-media interwoven web-series , learning platform and e-book that follows the journey of two Indigenous elders and the intergenerational journey of trauma and healing of the land and people . In a quest for healing , identity and a call to action from Nlaka ’ pamux elders N ’ kixw ’ stn James and Terry Aleck , Ecko , direct descendent of both elders - founder and artist of Sacred Matriarch Creative has begun a journey towards self-identity , transfer of ancestral medicine knowledge and true histories of her people .
Hammond Castle : a feature film in development that ventures into the realm of magical realism film . A 7-month pregnant , failed actress becomes entangled with the power-hungry ghost of a long-forgotten inventor hell-bent on reclaiming fame . Together they hatch a dangerous plan to secure both their legacies at a terrible cost . Writer and actress
Naomi McDougall Jones is collaborating with directing team
Nat and Veronica Moonhill and producers Lindsay Lanzillotta of The Invitation , The Vicious Kind , and Jack Lechner , best-known for Blue Valentine , The Fog of War and Good Will Hunting fame .
Goliath : is an integrated media series that includes a podcast , interactive website , and upcoming episodic series and book . It delves into finding love for the monster within us all and discusses anxiety and stress , suicide , overcoming breakups and finding a sense of purpose . The podcast is hosted by fatherdaughter Ben and Willow Smith and produced by The Goliath Foundation .