Dec 21, 2023
S14 BONUS | In this bonus holiday episode, Jaimie sits down with
Robin and Anna, the creators of the short film "Pivot." They
discuss the inspiration behind the film and its powerful message.
The film tells the story of a young girl who rebels against
societal expectations and fights against wearing a dress. The film
explores themes of self-acceptance, identity, and the importance of
allowing children to be true to themselves. "Pivot" has been
well-received in film festivals and is currently being considered
for an Oscar nomination. The creators encourage everyone to watch
and share the film to promote inclusivity and
understanding.
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🏳️🌈About The
Guest(s)🏳️🌈
- Robin Campbell is a Canadian screenwriter and
filmmaker. She is the creator of the short film "Pivot," which
explores the journey of a young girl who doesn't fit the
traditional gender norms imposed by her mother. The film is based
on Robin's own experiences with bisexuality and the fear of not
fitting into societal expectations.
- Anna Gusson is a working director in the
animation industry based in Vancouver. She directed "Pivot" and was
responsible for translating Robin's story into visual images.
Anna's role was to bring the words to life and create a visual
representation of the emotional journey depicted in the
film.
🏳️🌈Key
Takeaways:🏳️🌈
- The film "Pivot" addresses the emotional journey
of a young girl who doesn't fit traditional gender norms and the
fear of not being accepted for who she truly is.
- The film highlights the importance of
self-acceptance and standing up for one's true identity, even in
the face of societal expectations.
- "Pivot" is a universal story that resonates with
people from different cultures and backgrounds, as it explores the
common experience of feeling misunderstood or pressured to
conform.
- The film aims to bridge conversations between
children and parents, encouraging open dialogue and
understanding.
- The team behind "Pivot" wanted to create a film
that empowers children to be the heroes of their own stories and
encourages parents to see and value their children for who they
truly are.
🏳️🌈Quotes:🏳️🌈
- "The film is about a young girl who doesn't fit
the image that her mom has for her... It's my journey of my
bisexuality." - Robin Campbell
- "We made the film to bridge conversations and to
make sure everyone gets a little bit out of it." - Anna
Gusson
🏳️🌈Resources
mentioned in the episode:
- Watch Pivot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJu0xRbNOXo
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