The Project

The ConnectedFilm project is uniting a global community to produce the feature film, Connected, by dollar donations from 1 million people around the world. Everyone who donates will have their name in the credits of the finished film, to show that each gift is equally important. Click to learn more

The Film

A disconnected family struggles to love each other for who they are in a film that explores instant communication and true connection. Read on

Our Story

The Script:

The initial idea for Connected just fell into my head one day - instant download. I'd recently moved to Philadelphia and kept in touch with friends and family via email, cell phone and Skype. I didn’t even have a landline. Then a video I’d made, called 21 Accents, suddenly went “viral”, getting millions of views worldwide. I started connecting to people around the world whom I’d never met, who were inspired by this little piece of video shot in my kitchen ... Then I’d call my Mom & Dad, whom I love, and be completely frustrated trying to communicate through a delayed cell phone signal.

I started thinking about the effectiveness of our myriad forms of communication technology - when it makes me feel incredibly connected to the world, and when it feels like an actual barrier that makes it harder to know how clearly I'm communicating. Read on

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a Global Zeitgeist

2/5/2010


a letter from Co-Founder Amy Walker:
 
 Well, my friends, we are certainly part of a global movement!  A year and a half ago, before ConnectedFilm.com existed, Sander, Marilee and I dreamed of creating SoulFireProject.org: a website where anyone can create a page about a project they're burning to manifest.

Their projects would gain awareness and funding in a similar way to the ConnectedFilm project -through micro-donations from many people who believe in the project and want to contribute.  

As you know, the SoulFire Project is still our eventual goal, and will be kick-started by proceeds from the film Connected, after it's released.  Sort of a "Here's what worked for us; now it's your turn!" idea.  We imagine helping people who want to build a well in Zimbabwe, or make quilts for cancer patients, start a community garden, or fund a film!

This week, CF liaison, Lisa Gallant, found a website so similar to SFP in its goals, that we must all be tapping the same universal wellspring. 
          This gives me Great Faith that, as the old capitalistic structures of our economy crumble, together, we are weaving a new web of deep connection around the world.  One sprouting up from a fertile foundation of community, generosity, and soulfire!

Vibes for your SoulFire,

Amy, Sander &
The ConnectedFilm Team


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