74-min
Cyber-Seniors is a heart-warming yet quite humorous story of 80-90 year-
old seniors, learning computers and social media for the first time by
thoughtful, intelligent and spontaneous teenagers. This film chronicles
these interactions for both generations with transformational results.
Director
Saffron Cassaday
Producer
Brenda Rusnak
Story Consultant
Gail Singer
Given to me was as much about the passing of knowledge from father to son as it
was about searching for a new way to tell a story. In a time of cinema that is over
saturated with unnecessary sex, violence, and drama, Given was an exploration, a
quest into positive film making. I purposefully choose to avoid any traditional drama
arcs with the intent to engage and inspire the audience to view movies differently. My
hope for this film is that the viewer will be able to see the wisdom that comes from
the eyes of a child and the guidance of a loved one.
Jess Bianchi August 2016
Given is the simple yet powerfully
contemplative story of a unique
family legacy come full circle.
Told through the visceral
experience of a 6 yr. old, Given
follows legendary surfers Aamion
and Daize Goodwin from their
island home of Kauai through 15
different countries in the quest
for surf and to fulfill a calling
handed down through
generations. Set in wave after
wave of stunningly visual earth-
scapes, Given blooms into a
tender yet stirring exploration of
a young boy’s understanding of
life through his familial bonds
and their reverence for nature.
Deeply moving, Given gives us
the humbling contrast of a small
voice voyaging through a big
world as it finds its way home
again.
an eva lewis documentary film
UNDETERRED is a local Arivaca-produced film that chronicles the impact and effects of national
immigration policies, border-enforcement and human rights issues spanning many years of activism and
community involvement by border communities South of Tucson. This film brings the voices and
experiences of individuals advocating for their Constitutional rights of privacy and peaceful enjoyment
against oppressive government policies backed by post-9/11 laws and the power of Homeland Security.
Arivaca Independent Filmmakers Exhibition
afternoon DOCUMENTARY program
Saturday March 3rd / 12:00 Noon - 5:00pm
Arivaca Community Center
POT LUCK DINNER - 5:30pm
The pot luck dinner is our yearly tradition
here at the Arivaca Filmmakers Exhibition,
Where our film-going community makes it happen!
A time to relax, socialize and recharge
before our evening of independent short films!
PS: No obligation to bring food; especially if you’re
traveling long distance or attending at the last minute.
We got you covered!!
Area filmmaker Larry Springford
(Green Valley), makes travel
documentaries that connect the past
with the present; along
with knowledge and insight allowing
appreciation and understanding of
the subject matter.
