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Bringing visibility to disability: Bloorview to launch online video contest June 17 with $5000 cash prize

Budding filmmakers of all ages and abilities, check out filmpossible.ca!

On June 17, Bloorview will launch filmpossible, an online video contest where filmmakers are challenged to create a video under two minutes that will bring visibility to disability.

The winners will be determined by a panel of celebrity judges and online public voting. Terrific prizes will be awarded including a first prize of $5000.

Support from the community has been tremendous. Our judges include:

Trevor Boris, MuchMusic personality
Ian Brown, Feature Writer, The Globe and Mail
Allen Braude, Co-Director, Learning, Toronto International Film Festival
Justin Hines, singer
Tania B. Reilley, Programming Manager, Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival
Karen Shopsowitz, independent filmmaker

“Let’s change the way the world views childhood disability,” said Christa Haanstra, Bloorview’s Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs. “We are looking for videos that bring visibility to disability in interesting ways. Consider showing changes we can make, celebrating

achievements, demonstrating inclusion or dispelling myths surrounding childhood disability. Show us your creative twist on bringing visibility to disability – and help create a better world for children with disabilities.”

No purchase is required to enter. Contest rules apply, and will be posted at Filmpossible.ca when the contest launches on June 17th.

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