*Filmed during Covid-19 quarantine

Ashley Eakin is a passionate filmmaker who is committed to capturing the complexity of disability in film and television. In her own life, she has defied expectations having experienced over 28 surgeries and cancer, while also having a 10+ year career in entertainment. Through her journey of coming to terms with her identity, she has found her calling as a writer/director challenging the lack of disability representation, while presenting a more diverse narrative.

This short documentary is a reflection on her childhood and teen years and how the lack of representation impacted her life.

Directed & Edited By: Shawn Lovering @shawnlovering
Produced & Featuring: Ashley Eakin @asheakin
Audio Mix By: John Challinor III @jbcthree
“Sick Heart” Music By: Shawn Lovering
“Simple Ethereal Guitar Notes” Music By: Stephen Letnes
“Shore” Music By: Shawn Lovering, Additional Instrumentation By: John Challinor III
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– Finalist/Nominated for best editing – Easterseals Disability Film Challenge 2020 “Stay At Home” edition.
– Official Selection NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Film Festival
– Special Presentation, Heartland International Film Festival 2020
– Official Selections, Portland Film Festival 2020