Being A.C.-een - 2020 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Entry

[@coachbillquain]

a phenomenal story from a phenomenal woman. ✨♥️

[@nickcartusciello2622]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story ❤

[@bobbyorourke8414]

This is a fantastic short film and story. Well done on every level!

[@elisewaldman9352]

Fantastic video! Love the cinematography. Bravo!

[@whereswaldman]

So do I!! Many thanks to my DP, Aaron Palmer for such beautiful work!

[@bethanitibbs944]

Beautiful story from a beautiful friend

[@whereswaldman]

Thank you so much, Bethi!!!

[@cpasi55]

Mel this was put together very well. You are an inspiring individual. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@whereswaldman]

It’s my pleasure!! Thank you so much, Chris!!

[@toddglynn6187]

Also, your story of not trying to inspire others but to succeed for yourself seems so powerful. It always feels like those powerful realizations come from the long journey. Thank you for sharing

[@whereswaldman]

Todd, I’m glad to hear that it resonates!! Thank you for saying so and sharing how it landed! It definitely proves for aiding in growth, as a filmmaker 🙏🏼

[@CarlHansen1]

Great job on this and thank you for opening up to tell your story - was great getting to know you a little more :)

[@whereswaldman]

That’s been my favorite part of this year’s competition, thus far!! Getting to know everyone, irl! I appreciate you watching and having such kind things to say!!

[@YWG16]

Thank you for sharing your story Mel!

[@whereswaldman]

Thank YOU for watching, Yolanda!!

[@Jeanx0x]

I consider myself lucky to know Mels beautiful soul. & I must say, I love that you always dance to the beat of your own drum! Clearly since birth 💕 I had the strong erge to say the cliché, "Don't change cause I really love who you are." blahblahblah.. Impossible ask lol sorry about that.. everyone changes. That's not only, cliché, but asinine, so stay rad 🤟 Thanks for inadvertently making me wiser. 😂

[@whereswaldman]

Thank you for being the only one in my vernacular friends to ever use the word asinine 🤣💕 Love you and I promise I won’t change!! ...well, maybe a little BUT NOT TOO MUCH!!

[@toddglynn6187]

As a parent of a limb different child I wonder how you’ve managed the trial and error part of your limb difference. I see the frustration on his face and wonder is there a mantra or visualization that you find helpful in those moments?