WHEREVER YOU GO
Domestic abuse is not an easy thing to experience, especially not an easy thing to tell. This film contains three actual representations of domestic abuse, and the hopeful advice that is given. Do not be ashamed of your story, for it can inspire others, and never lose hope. Wherever you go, go with all your heart (Confucius). You can get help, you have a choice, and there is always hope. Once you choose hope, anything is possible.
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Mikel CravattaDirector
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Paul StamperWriter
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Paul StamperProducer
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Nick RauProducer
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Mikel CravattaKey Cast
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Kiara PichardoKey Cast
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Adam LaFramboiseKey Cast
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Amber CharestKey Cast
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Erik McCarthyKey Cast
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Dylan RomaniKey Cast
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Paul StamperEditors
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Kevin DaggettEditors
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Amy StevensonMake-Up
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Allison BrousseauMake-Up
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:4 minutes 56 seconds
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Completion Date:May 6, 2016
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Production Budget:500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2:35
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes
Director, writer, producer, Mikel Cravatta, who resides in Winchendon, Massachusetts, has competed in multiple film competitions and participated in various film festivals. He wrote, directed, and produced a film for Campus MovieFest 2014-2015, a multinational film festival, which was in the top 5 for best production design. He has also directed, produced, and co-written two commercial products for the ITEEA conference's communication competition and received 2nd place awards for them. He is currently attending Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts to receive a bachelor's degree in Communications Media with a concentration in Film and Video.
Every night, every day, every afternoon someone is suffering from domestic abuse. It's one of the longest running issues in society and it still exists to this day. One of the problems about domestic abuse besides its existence is the lack of attention given to other versions of it. Domestic abuse occurs in all types of relationships. Man against woman, woman against man, man against man are just some of the types of relationships which suffer from this problem, and we address this in the video. We felt the best way to display this was in a direct form, showing everybody just a glimpse of what can happen in these situations. Our goal was to point out this saddening issue to educate to everyone that it can happen to anyone and we should all unite to fight against it. Don't judge someone based on who they are whether or not they are/can be abused. It can happen in anyway to anyone.