Wide Open Dreams | Persevering Protagonists

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Shawna struggled with unemployment for years and considered the unthinkable - giving her children up. Then she found Greyston, a company that works in a very unique way. They create job opportunities and provide services to enable self-sufficiency through its Open Hiring model. There are no resumes, no questions asked. For people like Shawna, Greyston provides a chance for finding gainful employment.

Crew:

Director, Producer- Paulina Jaskiewicz

Co-Producer- Matt LeStrange

Director of Photography- Ryan Christopher Lee

Editor- Szymon Dybowski

Assistant Director- Olivia Butler

Production Manager- Christine Grobelny

Camera B Operator, 2nd AC- Tyler Smith

Music Composer- Pascal Ziegler, Maciej Wieckowski

Aerial Camera Operator- Justin Deckoff

Production Coordinator- Sara Westbrook

Sound Mixer- Emmanuel Polakoski

Boom Operator- Mikala Bell

Year
2021
Runtime
22 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Paulina Jaskiewicz, Olivia Butler
Producer
Paulina Jaskiewicz
Co-Producer
Matt LeStrange
Filmmaker
Tyler Smith, Justin Deckoff
Cinematographer
Ryan Christopher Lee
Editor
Szymon Dybowski
Production Design
Production Manager - Christine Grobelny, Production Coordinator - Sara Westbrook
Composer
Pascal Ziegler, Maciej Wieckoswki
Sound Design
Sound Mixer - Emmanuel Polakoski, Boom Operator - Mikala Bell

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Wide Open Dreams

An inspiring look at the Greyston Bakery, which promotes inclusion, battles against systemic inequities, and advocates for a level playing field. A heartbreaking story about a brave employee- Shawna, and her journey of getting a chance for a better life.

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