Film Strive For Happiness Mental Illness Movie Montana Start Price USD 24.99 Current Price USD 24.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 29.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 13, 2008 Location Phillipsburg, NJ See more about 'Film Strive For Happiness Mental Illness Movie Montana' Description About the film, "Strive For Happiness." "Strive For Happiness" is a documentary film about the lives of those who live with or care for loved ones who suffer from the many forms of severe mental illness. The director's hope is that this film raises awareness about the illness, removes some of the stigmas that still exist, and hopefully makes some change in policies that currently exist (funding, etc.)The film is documented by director, Richard M. Patricia as it takes a closer look at his life growing up in a household with a "loved one" that suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. The interviews throughout the film reflect what his life was like growing up in a household dealing with mental illness. His hope is that this film will catch the attention of many family members throughout the country that know or lived with a loved one who suffers from mental illness. This film will also relate to anyone who cares for someone with an illness in general. Quote from Debra L. Wentz, Ph.D., CEONew Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies"It is my feeling that "Strive For Happiness" would be very helpful to individuals who are caring for loved ones to remind them that they are not alone, for individuals entering the mental health field to enable them to see the individual as a person, and to the public to help them better understand mental illness and to eliminate the stigma that attaches to mental illness. The film really demonstrates how the understanding of a loved one goes a long way on the path to wellness. In addition, it helps to show that it is important to continue to love the person suffering from mental illness in their new form."Quote from Virginia Saull, NAMI of Salem County"Thanks so much for the DVD. It was outstanding. I hope you make many more films like "Strive for Happiness." Much luck in the future." About the Filmmaker Richard M. Patricia is a graduate of Wilkes University with an MS in Science with an emphasis on Classroom Technology, William Paterson University with a B.S. in Communications and Northampton Community College with an Associates degree in Radio/Television. He is certified to teach in five areas of the communications field. He worked for CNBC, Twin County Cable, RCN, Comcast Cable, and a variety of radio stations. For six years, he produced daily segments for RCN's broadcast of the Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp. Rich produced a video entitled "The Lehigh Valley's Best Kept Secret" which was submitted to become a nominee for an Emmy Award. He is currently employed as a Television, Radio & Digital Media Teacher at Warren County Technical School in Washington, NJ. Rich has been involved in wedding and event videography business for over 21 years and exclusively with D-Vision Video for the last fifteen years where his work has won several awards through WEVA (Wedding Event & Videographer's Association) and the NJVA (New Jersey Videographer's Association). His film, "Strive For Happiness" was recently awarded a 2008 Silver Telly Award (1st place award). Strive For Happiness wins 2008 Silver Telly Award!! Strive For Happiness won a 2008 (1st place) Silver Telly Award in the Television Documentary category. A brief history of the Telly.The Telly Awards was founded in 1978 to honor excellence in local, regional and cable TV commercials. Non-broadcast video and TV program categories were soon added. Today, the Telly is one of the most sought-after awards by industry leaders, from large international firms to local production companies and ad agencies. With over 200 categories, more organizations than ever are eligible to participate.The 28th Annual Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.All judges are top advertising and production professionals, and past Telly Winners.Judges evaluate entries to recognize distinction in creative work. Entries are judged against a high standard of merit. Judges score entries on a performance scale and winning entries are recognized and awarded as Silver or Bronze Winners based on the combined scoring of the judges who evaluate each entry. Empowered to uphold the historical standards of the Telly competition, judges may award top honors to more than one entry or no entries in a particular category. All decisions of judges are final. Silver Winners are awarded a Silver Telly statuette, the highest honor. Bronze Winners are awarded a Bronze Telly statuette. Designed by the same firm that makes the Oscar and Emmy, the Telly statuette weighs more than 4 1/2 pounds. The format is DVD (NTSC).   Place a Bid!