DRIFF EDU 2020 - Isolation & Coping Strategies Program

Durham Region International Film Festival

This pass is good for one classroom to view the DRIFF EDU 2020 Isolation &amp; Coping Strategies program and corresponding speaker discussion.

This selection of work told through the medium of film allows us to see interpretations of the world we live in through the creative lens of a filmmaker. This program is meant to spark discussion about social issues while learning about the beauty, power and influence of digital storytelling.Isolation and Coping Strategies (89 minutes)1. BEHIND THE HANDLE (Canada): Take a personal look into the lives of four social media inﬂuencers, and find out what it really takes to go viral. Influencers share their strategies and the highs and lows of what it means to be considered a social media “celebrity.”2. THE GREAT DISCONNECT (Cayman Island): Despite Western advances in technology, living conditions, education and healthcare, we, as a society, are isolating ourselves from one another, and because of this, facing a health crisis that affects all ages, genders, races, and cultures. 3. I HOPE THEY REMEMBER MY NAME (Canada): Struggling with depression, a famous vlogger travels to Asia and documents his search for dopamine.SPEAKER SERIES: Corinne Van Dusen interviews Patrick Weiers, talented writer, director, producer, editor and lead actor in the film, I Hope They Remember My Name, which is receiving international recognition.If you are teaching a virtual class and each student in your class needs access to log into our programming, please sign up for one ticket and specify how many students you have in your class at checkout.**To purchase a festival pass for access to all three DRIFF EDU programs or to explore other programs, scroll to the bottom of this page**

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