A collection of clips from award-winning short films to educational dramatisations.

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The goal of these videos, produced for the London & Woodstock Police Services in Canada, is to understand the principles of a Trauma & Violence Informed (TVI) approach and to identify ways of using existing resources to mitigate the impacts of vicarious trauma on uniformed officers and civilian staff in the organization. In this scenario an officer is experiencing signs of PTSD. Part two and three of this video (not shown) demonstrate supportive responses fellow officers and those in authority can adapt for a healthier work culture.

Make It Our Business develops resources to engage employers and other workplace stakeholders to prevent workplace domestic violence, to support employees at risk of or currently experiencing domestic violence, and to improve workplace health and safety. The videos we produced that are seen throughout this promotional video outline how employers, supervisors, managers, human resources professionals, security personnel, union representatives, and co-workers can recognize abusive relationships, respond to domestic violence, and refer victims and abusers to supports that offer help. Make It Our Business provides information and education to help employers and other workplace stakeholders to meet their obligations under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. According to the Act, employers must prevent and respond to domestic violence in the workplace.

The Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) as well as professionals and passionate advocates from all over the country contributed to this Canadian public education on abuse and neglect of older adults. Facilitator Films produced a series of eight scenarios depicting the signs of abuse of elders with corresponding supportive responses that can be modeled by those witnessing or are aware of the abuse.

This series of filmed monologues (based on actual disclosures) was developed for front-line responders and service providers in the law enforcement, social work, and education sectors. The videos model effective responses to victims/survivors who report or/disclose experiences of sexual violence that will sustain support and intervention from that point forward.

A 2008 docu-drama that highlights the attitudes and perceptions of secondary school students toward dating violence.