Clowning Around
We are well underway in the process of ‘Becoming Fools’! Clowning is a performance art. It’s experiential. It’s theatre. And … it’s cathartic. Clowning can help these kids process their tragic stories and better understand their wounds. Clowning can also empower these kids to begin to communicate their stories non-verbally – in a way that […]
Qué mundo tan pequeño!
Today was a busy day! I visited the street kids of El Tanque with At Risk No More, and then we drove two blocks down the street to spend some time with María the Doll Lady, who everyone has grown to love from the movie Reparando. We greeted her in the street, and she immediately […]
Renewing the Heart of a Child
One of the greatest blessings of producing documentary film is the opportunity to learn from interviews. It begins as a conversation that in itself is enlightening, but ultimately the wisdom of an interview is revealed at a much more profound level during the editing process. A much clearer picture presents itself when interviews are listened […]
Teatro Abril will host Becoming Fools Live Event
We have secured Teatro Abril as the venue for our live clowning event this June, and we couldn’t be more excited! Teatro Abril is one of the most historic and celebrated theaters in Guatemala City, known for its amazing charm. Marble floors, spiraling staircases, ornate European-inspired statues […]
Streets kids attend clown show at National Theater
On Sunday, Feb 12, 2012, the Athentikos Guatemala team and primary characters from Becoming Fools went to a show performed by Pancho Toralla in Teatro de Cámara of National Theater of Guatemala. During the show, Pancho Toralla, professionally known as Panchorizo, showcased a variety of talents including juggling, miming, singing, playing several instruments and dancing […]
Organize & Evaluate
Film production is as much about organization as it is passion and creativity. Documentaries like Becoming Fools are unique in that the story is not scripted in detail at the beginning. We can set a scope for the story, but we must capture details as they happen and develop the story along the way. There […]
Organize & Evaluate
Film production is as much about organization as it is passion and creativity. Documentaries like Becoming Fools are unique in that the story is not scripted in detail at the beginning. We can set a scope for the story, but we must capture details as they happen and develop the story along the way. There […]
Reparando sparks conversation at Healing Waters
“To say that it was ‘spot on’ and a blessing is to understate its impact and the work of the Holy Spirit in our training room.” These are the words from Ed Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Healing Waters, after sharing Reparando with several ministry partners. Ed shares, “I wanted to present something that helped […]
Yo estoy en Guatemala!!
After a long trip here, and a busy first couple of days I am starting to get used to living here in Guatemala and loving it! My bags are unpacked and although I don’t know my way around all of Guatemala City, I am starting get an idea of where different locations are around the […]
Becoming Fools production officially begins.
We spent three weeks in Guatemala during the month of November to officially begin production for Becoming Fools. During this time, we interviewed 24 people including street youth, professional clowns, government officials, church ministries, foster families, rehabilitation participants and organizations responding to the needs of homeless youth. We also captured footage at several clowning events […]