Wednesday, November 18, 2009

InnerOli: Move People with Your Big Dream

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“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” - Goethe
What’s your dream? Perhaps it is to raise awareness about a particular issue or affect change in a defined community. Move people with your big dream. Don’t settle for anything less.
A dream that has moved me recently is that of a young filmmaker named Lenin M. Sivam. Lenin’s dream is to create a vibrant film industry in Toronto. He wants a platform for aspiring artists to showcase their talent and tell the stories that matter to the many communities that make up this vibrant city. Great films transcend language, culture and time and Lenin’s critically acclaimed film, 1999, is no exception. Made on a shoestring budget and driven by the shared commitment of its volunteer cast and crew to tell a remarkable story, the movie is an eye-opening and provocative depiction of the immigrant experiences of three young Tamil men growing up in Toronto in the late 1990s. Lenin’s film has already moved the hearts of hundreds of movie-goers in Toronto and Vancouver. It was noted as the “future of Canadian filmmaking” and voted as one of the Top 10 Most Popular Canadian Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Lenin is himself a refugee who moved to Toronto from war-torn Sri Lanka. He put himself through school, got a university education and used his own money to chase a dream while raising a young family. With no lengthy experience or formal education in filmmaking, he is already being recognized at major festivals. Learn more about his film at http://www.1999movie.com/ and contact me to learn how you can help Lenin make his dream a reality.


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