ElephantTribe.org gets awarded Google Grantspro

google logoWe greatly thank Google for their innovative and kind giving to non-profit organizations and are excited to announce that we have been awarded Google Grantspro.

This will enable us to further build on our strong growth in people watching our inspirational films.

“Google Globalgiving” is a great match for our organization, as we’re a collective of talented people from all over the world that have come together with one purpose in mind: “To inspire people to live happy, healthy and meaningful lives”.

Our Film: “2. Uncertainty” premieres on YouTube and Vimeo | Film

Our short film 2.  Uncertainty premiered today on YouTube and Vimeo. Our inspirational films are currently being viewed by an audience of more than 100,000 yearly.

With further support from our partners including Google we intend to promote the film online and create inspiration for families experiencing the difficult journey after a cancer diagnosis.

The film – about overcoming cancer – tells the story about a woman who walks on a foggy trail remembering a conversation that she had with her doctor some time ago. In a journey through memories and emotions, this film episode focus on the feeling of uncertainty that comes with a cancer diagnosis. But there’s a twist. By bringing back the uncertainty of life itself she tries to find her way through the fog of life.

Pierre Bonnard – Visit to Exhibit and Inspiration

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Spectacular 19th Century. 

An amazing visit to the stunning exhibition in San Francisco of Pierre Bonnard’s paintings – giving us a rare opportunity to study – close up – how to incorporate nature and symbolism with color as the primary tool.

“Draw your pleasure, paint your pleasure, and express your pleasure strongly.” – Pierre Bonnard, Painter

From Someone to No One – homeless in Los Angeles | A Film Project currently in Production

 

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In Los Angeles, the line between being someone and no one is just as thin as the line separating dreams from reality. On any given night, 50,000 people sleep on its streets.

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“From Someone to No One” is a series of short films that depicts the homeless challenges in Los Angeles through a mirror perspective. The series confronts the meaning of being homeless and challenges our assumptions of what life on the streets is truly about.

We were born into this world to see it and listen to it….. each of us has meaning in our lives.

Scheduled episodes in production:

Film Series – Everyday:

1. Morning:  Every day. The sun makes its appearance in the horizon. The city makes a feeble attempt to wake up. Different people follow similar morning routines. A man explains his interest in the yoga ritual “Sun Salutation”. In this magical time of the day, our perceptions may trick us. Who is this man speaking to us?

2. Noon:  When the sun is already high in the sky, two different people turn their eyes to the same vibrant city for inspiration.

3. Night:  The Night Falls on Everyone.

Water of Life (0:51) Trailer | Film

Water of Life is the poignant story of human evolution. Following the stream of the Colorado River, the project brings light to the systematic shifts in the relationship between humanity, nature and technology. Using the Colorado River as an evolutionary timeline and storytelling vessel, “Water of Life” focuses on the past, present and future of humankind’s interaction with the environment, bringing forth the effects on humanity’s ability to live a healthy, happy and meaningful life on a sustainable basis.