Donating Life is a short documentary that provides a snapshot into the lives of three families who have been involved in the emotional, yet life-changing process of organ donation. The audience meets two survivors of the wait list, Paul and Stuart, who tell their true stories of waiting without knowing when or even if a suitably matched organ would become available.
The audience also encounters the other perspective on donation - that of a donor family. We are introduced to the Hammetts, who after finding out their loved one, Carol had suffered a catastrophic brain haemorrhage, selflessly decided to donate her organs for others’ benefit. As a generous soul, they knew this was what she would have wanted.
The documentary ends on an powerful note exclaiming that even when something tragic occurs, death can still provide a purpose and give others a second chance at life. To register your donation decision, visit www.donatelife.gov.au
About the Film-maker - Sarah Pellegrino
Being the daughter of two high school media teachers; Sarah’s career in film was thrust upon her. Sarah realised that when she was 14 years old she wanted to be a film editor. This led her to studying a Diploma in Screen and Media at Swinburne University of Technology in 2015. In her first year, she produced and edited a short film; Cadhan which’s content revolved around the trauma of child abuse. The film went onto screen in the South of France at Smr13 Festival Du Independent.
Sarah, since completing first year has circled around as an editor at production companies such as Road to Refuge and Media Creatures in Collingwood. Sarah has always had a bug for telling stories that matter and the stories that are going to make a difference. It was her second year at Swinburne that she decided she better direct her own piece before she graduated.
Donating Life is Sarah’s directional debut. She has hopes that the film will actually get people talking about the subject and have people come to a decision, should something happen and make sure their family is aware of their wishes.
8 сен 2024
