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The Chain
A Short Film By Keaton James Browning 26 years after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a resilient mother embarks on a personal journey reflecting on the profound impact the disease has had on her life and family, as well as her unwavering determination to triumph amidst adversity. 
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Introducing Cathy, the subject of our documentary. One morning only a few weeks after welcoming her third child into the world, Cathy woke to find her speech slurred, and her face drooping. After lengthy tests, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her life had forever changed overnight. The heart of the documentary revolves around the reality posed by her diagnosis, the journey of being a mother raising a family to the best of her ability, and the emotional toll on Cathy and her family. The documentary showcases how she overcame these difficulties, emphasizing her strength and determination, while focusing on the relationship between mother and daughter. |
Behind the Scenes Photos
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Meet The Team
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Director
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Producer
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Producer
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Director of Photography
Michal Kedzierski Hi Michal here, I am co-dp'ing this project with Conrad Ciupak, with the intention of expressing the story in Keaton's doc with the most meaningful and best visuals possible. MS is a condition I didn't know much prior to this project, so this project stood out to me because I hope by working on this documentary I can learn more about MS, by telling Cathy's story. |
Director of Photography
Conrad Ciupak Hello, my name is Conrad Ciupak and I am a Co-DPing this documentary with Michal Kedzierski. I am really thrilled to be a part of a project that is heavily focused on MS. It’s a subject that isn’t talked about enough and I hope that this project impacts the audience and helps to bring more awareness to MS. |
Location & Post Sound
Sam Koabel Hey, I'm Sam Koabel! I'm the Production Sound Mixer and Post Production Sound Mixer/Editor. I'm very excited to be working on this project because I believe that the story of those involved are important, and I hope that I'm able to help bring out those stories sonically through my work! |
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Transmedia
Samuel Parnahaj Hello! My name is Samuel and I will be working on the transmedia of this project. When Keaton told me about this story, I was instantly interesetd in working with him and portraying it’s vision in the social media world. Although I do not know much about MS, I am definately willing to not only learn about it, but help spread it’s awarness through this project. |
Transmedia
Magill Moyes Hi, my name is Magill, and I am assisting with transmedia on “The Chain”. I love crafting stories that connect with an audience by using different platforms to enhance storytelling even more. I aim to help bridge the gap between you and the world of MS, shedding light on this condition and its impact on lives. |
Editor
Darcy Stoitchkova Hi, I'm Darcy; the editor for Chain. I'm excited to work on this film and help build a story hopefully as inspiring as it is informative. It’s an honour to work on a heartfelt, meaningful project with such a talented team. Can’t wait to dive in! |
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Assistant Editor
Carson Zikman Hi, I’m Carson, the assistant editor for The Chain. This documentary is important to me because I t raises awareness of MS, a disease that is unfortunately quite prominent in Canada. I am excited to take part in sharing Cathy’s story as well as educating people on the general topic. |
Composer
Kathleen Hutten Hi! I'm Kathleen, and I'm composing the score for The Chain. Cathy's story is incredibly inspiring, and it's been really meaningful to be a part of a project that's bringing awareness to a topic as important as MS. |
Colorist
Braden Wannamaker Hi, I'm Braden! As the Colourist of this film, I'm super excited to help craft the feel and help portray such a meaningful and important topic to the world! composing the score for The Chain. Cathy's story is incredibly inspiring, and it's been really meaningful to be a part of a project that's bringing awareness to a topic as important as MS. |