Private Project

How Can I Grow My Voice?

Teachers and students at St. Malachy find common ground by reforming their understanding of discipline in education together through the Restorative Justice Program.

  • Shimashi Dammalage
    Director
  • Annie Hurley
    Producer
  • Connor O'Keefe
    Cinematographer
  • Miles Andersen
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 19, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    60 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Shimashi Dammalage

Born and raised in Chicago, Shimashi Dammalage began directing films in high school, further pursuing this passion currently at DePaul University. She was a production intern for Abrupt Arts, assisting with commercial projects throughout the Chicagoland area. Directing her own shorts in and out of the classroom, she aims to shed light onto issues of racism, sexism, and classism through her work.

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