I need a filmmaker, actors and a script!

Job ID: 33433544

Budget: $13,500 – $16,500 USD

I'm a father of a daughter who happens to have special needs. My goal is to help typical developing kids interact with kids that are "differently abled." I believe that many typical developing kids are good hearted but just lack the knowledge of how (any why) to approach their peers who have special needs. I believe if we can give typical kids the tools, and a little nudge to approach and interact with their peers with special needs. I think this can create great outcomes for all types of kids. That's my goal. My idea to fulfill this goal is to have a 10-20 minute video made that is shown in schools (middle school and high school) at the beginning of the year to encourage this type of interaction. Right now what happens is that Kids with special needs are taught how to try to interact with typical kids. This can only have so much success if typical kids aren't also motivated or are comfortable doing so. The title of the film could mirror my thoughts: Inclusion is a Two Way Street. Everything from here on out is open on how to achieve this goal... At this point, I envision reaching out to the typical kids at the beginning of the film by asking then what it would be like for them to have no friends. What would it be like if they didn't know how to make friends and people ignored them? A short interview of a kiddo with special needs talking about how he/she wants friends but how sometimes it is hard to make friends. Then share ideas on how typical kids can include interact with kids with special needs to promote friendships. Show examples of typical kids doing these things. end with interviews of typical kids and kids with special needs as friends. This is an important project and one that can be impactful. While it is not a mandatory requirement, I would think someone who has any type of attachment to the special needs community may be able to bring more idea.s to the table.