The Audacity to Exist :A documentary film on Deaf Education:

Creating a documentary film on Deaf Education has been a learning process for everyone involved. The system is so vast, with such complex variables involved, making it a challenge on a creative and logistics level to produce. We are very appreciative of the patience required to make this film a reality. It is our hope that the final product will serve as a constructive tool to educate the masses and to inspire a shift in perception of Deaf children and their education.  

Much gratitude to those who contributed. 

Audacity to Exist UPDATES:

  • Spring/Summer 2016 - Apply for Film Festival Submissions
  • Fall 2015 to Spring 2016 - Post-Production (editing/animation)
  • Fall 2015 - Filming planned at ISD
  • Summer 2015 - Filming planned at ISD
  • February 2015 - Fundraiser in Indianapolis (TBA)
  • Fall 2014 - Pre-Production meetings at Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD)
  • August 2014 - Austin Balaich contracted as Animator
  • Summer 2014 - Footages captured at Mini Deaf Olympics
  • May 17, 2014 - Successful fundraiser by Ohio RID
  • January 2014 - Family moved to Indianapolis, IN
  • November 2013 - Chantal Deguire contracted as DP/Editor/Writer
  • October 13, 2013 - Successful fundraiser at Knights Restaurant
  • 2010 to 2013 - Footages captured in Ann Arbor, MI
  • Year 2010 - The film project began
  • Year 2007 - Jacob Mahoney was born