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Red Scooter Diaries

This short documentary highlights one woman's determination to rise above the challenges of a rare disease to live with purpose. As she adventures on her red scooter through stunning landscapes, the narration tells the story of what living with the progressive disease is teaching her and those around her about the human condition.

  • Claire Szabo-Cassella
    Director
  • Tiffany Dew
    Director
  • Claire Szabo-Cassella
    Writer
    Shakespeare's Yoga
  • Tiffany Dew
    Editor
    Move Forward: Film about technology in DJ Culture. Objects of Memory: A Film on the inspiration/installation /artist Denise Yaghmourian for her show at the Bentley Gallery The Sonoran Sol Project Film Project: Various Documentaries about artists living and working in Arizona. In Production: Grounded: A human connection to the saguaro. I have also worked on many commercial and international projects as an art director, editor, and music supervisor.
  • Tiffany Dew
    Narrator
  • Joshuah Martinez
    Producer
  • Claire Szabo-Cassella
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Lou Cassella
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Melissa Trama
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Joshuah Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Jason Callaman
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Gregory Cajina
    Subtitles
  • Priscillia Kowalski
    Subtitles
  • Joshuah Martinez
    Subtitles
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 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:
    No
  • Movie Premiere
    Scottsdale, AZ
    United States
    March 10, 2023
    North America Premiere
Director Biography - Claire Szabo-Cassella, Tiffany Dew

As someone living with FSHD, a form of muscular dystrophy, my creative works are designed to inform and inspire others with or without challenging conditions.

Currently residing in Scottsdale, Arizona with my husband, Lou.

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Director Statement

The purpose of the Red Scooter Diaries documentary is multifaceted. It aims to raise awareness for a rare form of muscular dystrophy called FSHD; inspire others with challenging conditions; highlight the life lessons that come with adversity; and initiate a call to action.

English closed captioning and Spanish subtitles available.

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