We were lucky to catch up with Douglas Proce recently and have shared our conversation below.
Douglas, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s jump right into how you came up with the idea?
The current film I’m working on is a feature length documentary on the Arizona Foster Care system.
With over 13,000 children in Arizona foster care, (over 300,000 children in Foster care nationwide) it is a subject that needs more awareness.
The documentary will combine key interviews from the government sector and nonprofit sector with reenactments showing a child gowning through each step of the process: from being picked up by a DCS case worker to placement in a safe and loving home.
With the overturn of Roe v Wade, conservative estimates is that the number of children in Foster care will double in 3 years.
The foster care system is already understaffed and overwhelmed. If we do not take measures now, we are facing a crisis of nightmare proportions.
My documentary will serve to inspire people to take action.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I started as a filmmaker a little over 12 years ago. I’ve created short films, worked with business clients on their video needs, but documentaries are my true passion.
What sets me apart from others is my willingness to create films about social topics that others shy away from.
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
I built my reputation by having integrity and doing great work. It is really that simple. Do what you say you’re going to do. Under-promise and over-deliver.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
Being a creative in ANY discipline take resilience. You have to love the things no one sees and can’t only be focused on the final outcome.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.connectedfilms.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lonerwiththecamera/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedfilms
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-proce-28514829/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JZ1hH6ne82gTzxQLp8Y0g
Image Credits
All image credits are mine: Douglas J Proce