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A Beautiful Life
Canada, 2022 Directed by Michael Cerny. 6min. NR

A Beautiful Life is the story of Maddy Jackson, a teenager living in Niagara who found herself in the depths of depression. She dropped out of school, was self-harming, taking drugs and talking about ending her life. After being discharged from the hospital, Maddy arrived at Pathstone and that is where her story began to turn. In this 6-minute journey you will see the courage of one, the support of many, and what endless possibilities come when you ask for help.

Michael Cerny is a storyteller who had garnered a reputation for writing and producing evocative stories for various network broadcasts. A film agent thought his talents would translate well as a commercial director. His second commercial campaign, British Knights athletic shoes out of New York, won a shelf full of awards and launched his career. Many campaigns later, Michael’s hard work and talent have allowed him to develop into a director well – known for delivering believable performances from either actors or real people. Years of being a good listener have brought him a good ear for dialogue. His commercials have a cinematic look and feel and reach the viewer on an emotional level often delivering sentiments of warmth and humanity. He has worked extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe, winning Best Director in Canada for his Tim Horton’s campaign.

Produced by Pathstone Foundation St. Catharines. This film was made possible thanks to generous support from Visa and our partnership with Meridian. Mental Health support for kids under 18 and their families is offered 24/7 at 1-800-263-4944 . More info at https://www.pathstonefoundation.ca/