Carl Fessenden, CADC-I
Carl Fessenden, CADC-I
EP:033 Alex Kaplan
EP:033 Alex Kaplan
EP:033 Alex Kaplan
Tuesday 12th April 2022
Carl Fessenden and Alex Kaplan explore the impact of short films on addiction awareness and mental health in this episode of The Drunken Worm Podcast.
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Carl Fessenden, CADC-I
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Get the buttons here!Alex Kaplan: Shining a Light on Addiction Through Short Films
We're able to look past the drinking, past the drugging, past everything that is so superficial, and see the human, the human we can all identify with.
What if short films could change the way we view addiction and mental health? In this episode of The Drunken Worm Podcast, host Carl Fessenden chats with Alex Kaplan, the founder of Of Substance, a non-profit film company that uses short films to spark conversations about addiction and mental health. Alex opens up about his own struggles with addiction and how his journey led him to create impactful films that resonate on a deeply human level.
Carl and Alex dive into the unique power of storytelling in film to humanize those battling addiction, making their experiences relatable and real. They discuss how these films can be a powerful tool in therapy, engaging viewers in a way that traditional methods often can't. Alex shares the highs and lows of running a non-profit, from the creative rewards to the financial challenges.
If you're interested in seeing addiction and recovery through a new lens, this episode offers an enlightening perspective. Tune in to hear how Alex's passion for filmmaking is making a difference in the world of addiction recovery.