DEMO REEL 2024
A short film, a storyteller's statement, and my 2024 filmmaker’s reel ALL IN ONE. Eucatastrophe is my calling, my purpose; to embrace my earliest inspirations, to embody the philosophy in my work, to create more positive and truthful stories for today's audiences.
In 1944, at the height of the second world war, J.R.R. Tolkien writes — "Tragedy is the true form of drama, its highest function. But its opposite exists. Since we do not possess a word for it, I will call it EUCATASTROPHE."
The "good" catastrophe. Our unraveling before redemption. The light that only comes from darkness. When all seems lost. A joyous turn. A catch of the breath, a beat and lifting of the heart. The ultimate miracle of human fate and happy endings.
Post Traumatic Growth
Is growth after trauma a phenomenon bestowed upon a lucky minority? Or is redemption available to us all? This documentary explores the evolutionary purpose behind trauma and the possibilities of post traumatic growth.
Featuring interviews with doctors, professors, spiritual teachers, former special forces, and storytelling champions of the human spirit — These documented stories of PTG help us to remember that we are a far more resilient species than our current systems, conditions, and narratives imply. Born into this complex time, we often interpret darkness as a curse. But our adversity, when seen in a different light, may contain unseen solutions to our lives.
COMING SOON
SAXAPAHAW tourism
What America could be. What America is. A commercial art documentary showcasing life in Saxapahaw, North Carolina — a remarkably unique destination that breathes both fresh life and time-honored tradition back into American culture.
Saxapahaw is a former mill town set on the banks of the idyllic Haw River in the rural piedmont region of North Carolina. Originally settled by the Sissapahaw Native American tribe, Saxapahaw is now home to nearly 2,000 residents. Since the closure of the old mill at the end of the 20th century, Saxapahaw has enjoyed an economic and cultural rebirth, connecting its rich southern heritage with dynamic new initiatives in food, sustainable agriculture, art, entertainment, environmental stewardship and education.
CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS WITH A TWIST
Corporate Wellness | Applied Kinesiology | Military & Athletes
Dr. Bryan uses Applied Kinesiology to help his clients reach optimal health and performance. He treats top performance athletes, military professionals, executives, and individuals who are looking to live at their very best.
“At Nobility Chiropractic we envision a future where every athlete and active individual has access to the highest standards of evidence-informed care, personalized support, and cutting-edge resources needed to surpass their performance goals, recover optimally from injuries, and enjoy a lifetime of physical well-being.”
www.nobilitychiropractic.com
The Special Forces Experience
Overcome the limitations of your mind. Do battle with your shadows. Forge your own path to growth. The Process — The Special Forces Experience, is an 8-day modern rite of passage in the remote wilderness, rooted in the belief of the power of adversity to propel personal greatness and expanded awareness. There’s an art to it — one that has been used for centuries. Here, you can explore these ancient ways in the modern world. But you’ll need to bring as much mental and physical toughness, psychological flexibility, and open-mindedness that you can muster. The experience itself has been carefully architected by retired Canadian JTF2 Special Operations, US Navy SEALs, and a range of civilian specialists. The Process is the ultimate experience for those looking for adventure, personal growth, and the challenge of a lifetime.
WOmen’s Peace Network
Women’s Peace Network is composed of lawyers, community leaders, and peace activists from Myanmar and around the globe who share a common goal: peacefully promote and protect human rights.
We strive to ensure that Myanmar is a place where all people can enjoy peace, justice, and prosperity and live together harmoniously.
Kambo Casita - Plant medicine + psychedelic retreat
Kambo Casita is a healing center dedicated to the facilitation of sacred plants and evolution of consciousness. Located in the lush jungle of Costa Rica overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Kambo Casita holds a safe space for deep, transformational healing using sacred plants, shamanic traditions, energy work, and other tools for the expansion of consciousness.
Toronto’s #1 Ethiopian Coffee House
The creed of Storytellers
This short film is an ode to the power of story. In it I ask, where were you when you first heard your name? Who told you what was or wasn't possible? I ask this because, odds are, you were far too young to remember, which makes it evermore important to investigate and reevaluate.
While it's deeply important to remember where you come from, it doesn't have to completely define who you are. This is the power of story, our eternal ability to rewrite our ongoing narrative.
Colombia tourism board
Rebirth — on psychological transformation
Psychological and spiritual reflections on transformational work. In this six-part lecture series, Rick reflects on the nature of transformational work both as a client and as a practitioner. His aim in this series is not to produce an all-encompassing philosophy on the nature of personal transformation but rather to ask questions and provoke deeper thought about what the process of transformation entails.
Rick has approached this series with a multi-disciplinary approach studying personal transformation from the standpoint of depth psychology, personality structure, mythic traditions, and modern approaches to spirituality. Throughout the lectures, he freely switches back and forth between the client and guide perspective, offering insights into both. You can purchase full access to this series at rickalexander.com
