Story Summary
"Bullying the bully" addresses the current, prominent issue of
bullying among children. The film depicts students who are
physically larger other students, unleashing terror on younger,
smaller students by demanding that they turn over their possessions.
When we think of bullying, we often visualize a significant size
difference between the students, labeling the more developed student
as the bully. Research shows that this is not always the case. A
student may be small in size, but have a significant amount of power.
You can make a difference
The goal of this project is to open of the lines of communication by educating student, parents and school staff about bullying. Students should know what bullying is and they will also learn how to address it safely. Parents should check in with their children, asking about school and any other concerns that their child may face. School staff should encourage activities, hobbies and special interests that boost self -esteem and confidence. All adults should model healthy relationships and make it a priority to protect children from bullying.
“Bullying the Bully” will provide opportunities for those directly and indirectly impacted by bullying to come together for a common cause.
While the project will be consumer run, the organizing will also involve professionals who will share their skills, and sponsors who will contribute their resources.
The project creates several opportunities to educate people around ways to identify bullying behavior and offer a variety of prevention methods.
Our hope is that parents, school staff and social service staff will join us in educating the community; participating not only as experts but with an open mind; to learn from victims of bullying.
The film will be an educational forum to people who like to go to movies. The educational goals will be effective because the film medium is entertaining and will attract the general public.
Hundreds will be directly impacted by being in the audience and having the experience of being a bully, knowing a bully or having cross paths with a victim of bullying. Many more will be indirectly impacted by receiving the message from others and realizing the need to address this growing epidemic. The expectation is that people will share the information with their peers/community and there will be less reports of this aggressive behavior.
Who are we?
Director: Dallas Alexis
Dallas Alexis is a
writer/filmmaker/entrepreneur with a passion for using his expertise
in visual and media arts to inspire and promote positive dialogue
about social and controversial issues. Over the last 10 years he has
contributed to the field of visual arts through producing uniquely
scripted, casted and edited films with cinematic techniques that
leaves the viewer captivated and with a new perspective on the
subject matter. Dallas is an accomplished filmmaker, his films has
screened across the country, as well as on national TV.
Dallas’s unique stance
and approach to filmmaking has been not only recognized by his peers
but also by National and International Film Festivals. Such festivals
as the, The Washington DC Shorts Film Festival, The ABFF, The New
York City Filmmakers Film Festival, The Martha's Vineyard African
American Film Festival, East Harlem International Film festival, The
Art of Brooklyn Film Festival and The Sol Film Festival; all of which
honored him with an official selection of his independent film
“Repercussions” in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Dallas’s films have
also been used as a teaching tool, i.e., colleges, High Schools,
non-profit organizations, medical institutions and the prison system.
Website: http://www.dallasalexis.com/
Producer: Hai-Tao Wu
Hai-Tao was previously a producer/cinematographer for TV commercials and Documentaries in Taiwan.
His film "HEARTLAND" has won numerous festival awards, including Best Documentary and Best Film at the Finger Lakes Film Festival 2011, and the Journey Award at Cityvisions 2011. "Heartland" has also screened at the Big Apple Film Festival, New Hope Film Festival and Bronx International Film Festival.
He has since put together an impressive portfolio of commercials, music videos, and documentaries. He continues to dazzle our viewers at the helm of Mad Hatter Media.
Website: http://www.tawesomepictures.com/
http://madhattermediagroup.com/
What Do We Need The Money For?
1. Pre-production
2. Audition & Rehearsal
3. Camera & Sound equipment rental
4. Transportation
5. Food
6. Actors
7. Location Fees
8. Props & Wardrobe
9. Post-production
10. Marketing
11. Film festivals & screenings
Other Ways You Can Help
Please help "Bullying the bully" production team to spread the words!!
You can help us by telling your friends and family about this project. You can also share this page with them via your social network (Facebook, Twitter, email blasts).
Thank you for your support!
"Bullying the bully" Team
