A LIFE ELECTRIC
A Life Electric is a multimedia documentary project with the goal of bringing epilepsy out of the shadows by providing a platform to create conversation, break down barriers and tackle stigma through art, leading to greater understanding, education of epilepsy and respect for the people who live with condition.
These photos are part of an ongoing documentary portrait series of people with Epilepsy to explore a journey into unknown spaces of control and uncontrolled and combining a visual and written form shine light on their experiences.
Book release 2020
Photo Exhibitions coming 2020
Feature Film in development
Creator/Writer/Director: Fraser Morton
Photographer/Producer: Eszter Papp
Editor: Sadiq Mansor
Designer: Ali Kelly
Mentor/Writing Editor: Jade Richardson
IT: Mike Cashin
Additional Reporting: Risyiana Muthia, Rob Bain
Produced by: Far Features Ltd
Feature Film
Produced by Storm Features Ltd
Producers/Directors: Fraser Morton & Michaela Storm Moir
Feature Film Enquiries: hello@stormfeatures.com
Media Coverage
Scotsman Article
, IBE Article, Napier Article
GOALS
Deconstruct myth and misrepresentations through storytelling
Connect multiple audiences through mixed-media and appeal for stories
Engage in real-world conversation and exchanges through photographic art exhibitions
PROJECT COMPONENTS
An online experimental documentary magazine (Launched Feb 11 - International Epilepsy Day 2019): www.alifeelectric.org
A documentary feature film (in development)
Photographic Art exhibitions and Book
The project is currently 100 per cent independent with film and media distribution being sought. A Life Electric film and book is currently in development, with a photo & art exhibition also planned for late 2019
ACHIEVEMENTS
International Photography Grant, 2019 - Nominated
Breaking Through The Lens programme, 2019 Cannes Film Festival- Selected
The John Byrne Award 2020- Nominated
SUPPORTERS OF THIS PROJECT
The International Bureau For Epilepsy
SUDEP Action UK
Enter
An online educational resource.
A written and visual exploration of epilepsy experiences.
Reach out at eszter@farfeatures.com if you are interested to learn more or support this project or for upcoming dates.