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Documentary opportunity .
Documentary opportunity ..
Hey guys , so I've had a cool opportunity arise for me ! So this lady contacted my mom and was asking if I'd like to act in a documentary about a girl who overcomes her parents' addictions .. now you may think like "whoa , addictions ? That might not be appropriate for a 14 year old" but quite frankly , that's my life story , that's my current struggle . I hate telling people this , but to clear things up I'm going to give a little walk through my life .
My parents had me out of wedlock , they were both drug & alcohol addicts , and right before my first birthday got married . They both were addicts until 2005 when my dad got locked up . They both cleaned up until 2008 when my mom relapsed and got very ( mentally ) ill and had to be sent to a mental hospital . My dad therefore relapsed . My mom came home in 2009 and she got healed of everything , but my dad is still struggling with addiction . So to me , this role would be personal . What do you all think ?
Thanks !
submitted by Vida
(March 31, 2014 - 7:27 pm)
(March 31, 2014 - 7:27 pm)
Wow. Vida first off I'd like to say that you are officially one of the single most incredible people Ihave ever met. Despite your hardships, you still have amazing faith in God.
As to the documentary, I can see how that would be a fantastic opportunity but also very difficult. It depends on how youthink it would affect you. It also depends on how you have to act, and what you have to do. You want to do a role that wouldn't be degrading to God or a Godly girl. I suggest you pray on it hard, and talk to this lady about what you'll be doing, and how it'll affect you and your family.
Those things aside, it sounds amazing! If you think it's a good idea, and you want to, I say go for it! The chance to do something like that, and even possibly make a difference, is an incredible opportunity!
Whatever you decide, you are in my prayers!
(April 1, 2014 - 12:26 am)
@BHR : Lol , thank you for that ! These last 2 years it's been uuup and downnn for me & my faith , at one point I wasn't sure if God was real . But I'm over that ignorance !
And yes , that's why we're meeting with the director Monday . I want to do this to bring glory to God , and also for thei experience ..
Thank you so much ! Just agree with me on guidance and discernment (:
Oh and hey , if you have any faith questions , just ask . I think I can join Nano so we can message if you have one of those lol .
(April 5, 2014 - 3:17 pm)
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(April 5, 2014 - 3:00 pm)
Hey everyone just wanted to let y'all know , I got the role ! I beat out a lot of other more experienced & older girls ! We start filming the 5&6 !
(April 8, 2014 - 6:04 pm)
Wow, that's so exciting. I can't wait to hear all about it. I can see why they cast you though, with your story being a parallel to the documentary's.
(April 8, 2014 - 10:22 pm)
Woah. I just saw this today, and I wish you the best of luck! Was the movie initially supposed to be a documentary about you (or someone else who has actually had the life story you've had) or a drama about a fictional girl who overcomes parental addiction (with someone who is solely a child actress)? I'm not sure you made that clear. I also think your faith is incredible after what you have been through, and I certainly don't blame you for occasionally doubting (<- what an oddly spelled word).
(April 9, 2014 - 10:07 am)
Wow. That all must have been really hard.
I'm VERY pleased you got the part- make sure to have a lot of fun!!!:)
(April 9, 2014 - 11:28 am)
@ Vida: You're welcome. I totally understand the ups and downs. I think every Christian goes through that, and questions their faith. But you know, those things just make you and your faith stronger.
I'm SO glad you got the part! That's incredible! I'm sure it'll be a great experience for you.
I will definitely ask you if I ever have a question! Tell me if you join Nano, and I'll message you.
(April 9, 2014 - 12:59 pm)
Vida why do you put a space before your punctuation marks? It's not like this , it's like, <----That.
(April 9, 2014 - 4:17 pm)
Wow! I am soooo happy you survived all of that. AND I AM SOOOO FREAKING HAPPY THAT YOU'LL BE IN A MOVIE! Have fun, and stay strong if anything happens again!
(April 10, 2014 - 8:37 pm)
I am so sorry to hear about your personal struggles, and I feel that you are very brave to reach out to fellow ChatterBoxers, I think the documentary will be a fantastic idea for you, and you can raise awarness about your cause. I cant wait to see it in theatres!!!!
(April 10, 2014 - 9:18 pm)
Hey guys ! I'm SO sorry , I lost the thread and couldn't find it anywhere !
Okay to clear one thing up : It's a documentary about a girl who's parents were addicted to substances . It's not about me , I'm just an actress and it happens to apply to my life .
Also , yes I know that there's not supposed to be a space but I just think it looks cool ! Lol , when I'm writing something for school or by hand I don't do that .
And , guess what ? My best friend is going to be in one of the scenes with me , and my mom is going to be the step mom in the movie ! I'm so excited !
@ BHR : Sorry I haven't made one yet , I forgot . I will though !
(May 1, 2014 - 12:43 pm)