Born in Toronto in 1962, Andrea Sadler graduated
in Film Production in 1987 from Concordia University, in Montreal,
Quebec. To support her education she worked as a fashion model
and from there moved into singing and acting, which she is still
doing professionally. Over the years, Andrea has also worked as
a production assistant, sound recordist, props master, set decorator,
and camera operator.
Andrea Sadler’s first film, “The Red Shoes”,
which she wrote, shot, produced, directed and edited in 1987,
received international acclaim, appearing in numerous film festivals
over the years, including the Berlin film festival in 1988 and
the Canadian Festival of Independent Cinema in New Delhi in 1997.
In 1989, she produced, directed and edited, “Mythologies”
in which she also acted. After traveling extensively in Asia and
living in Japan for 3 years she produced and directed the documentary
film “The Sacred Run, the lotus and the feather”.
She intends on traveling with “The Sacred Run” film
and creating multi-media events where local environmental, social
and humanitarian groups will be invited to set up booths along
with local indigenous people and performers who will be invited
to share and celebrate. She is currently completing a short film,
“Yuki Ona”, which was shot in Japan. Her next projects
include a documentary series and a feature film to be shot in
Wales and Nova Scotia.
Letter from the Filmaker, Andrea Sadler
May 20, 2003
To all who are interested in making a difference,
The Sacred Run, the lotus and the feather, a feature length documentary
film shot in Japan over 50 days, documents the historic coming
together of indigenous people and supporters from around the world
to celebrate unity and peace. The run which was organized by American
Indian Leader, Dennis Banks and his many helpers, carries the
simple message that "All Life is Sacred". Running along
the Japan Sea Coast, these messengers of hope covered the entire
length of Japan, finishing in Nagasaki and Hiroshima on the 50th
anniversaries of the atomic bombing of those cities.
The Sacred Run film reflects indigenous people as keepers of
profound spiritual knowledge. Wisdom that has endured and is now
being shared with non-native individuals searching for their own
spiritual identity. Not only does the film portray Native Indian
culture but we hear from non-natives who are bridging Native spirituality
with their own roots. The run, besides being a positive alternative
to the cynicism often found in modern society, is also the external
action which often precipitates the participants' individual spiritual
journeys. The transformation of the individual is the key to peace.
Dragonfly Films has made an inspirational film which reveals the
spirit of the Run to further the message of peace and the importance
of returning to a harmonious relationship with the earth and all
living things.
The film is finished and is doing well on the festival circuit
but the bills are not paid yet and I am still wrapping up the
administration work and raising money to promote the film and
to organize events. Dragonfly Films is a one woman company and
the film is a labour of love that took eight years to complete
due to the challenges of fundraising and being a first time documentary
producer. The fundraising continues; to enable me to continue
promoting the film and to pay off the debts incurred form making
this film. Your donation or purchase of a video(s) will be a contribution
to the costs owed to the sound studio, the editing room and the
promotion costs. Although I am not currently in the position to
offer an official charitable tax receipt for any donations, please
be assured that your donation will be used towards furthering
the message of peace, taking care of our planet and each other
and raising awareness about the interconnection of all life.
I intend on touring with the film in schools and community centers
to raise awareness by giving presentations and creating or participating
in multi-media events where the focus is on positive action and
cultural exchange. I will invite local speakers along with social
and environmental organizations to set up information booths as
well as artists and the First Nations communicty to share their
thoughts , prayers, songs and dance. If you know anyone who would
like to purchase a copy of the film, would like me to present
the film or would like to be a sponsor, a patron or get involved
in future consciousness raising events, please do not hesitate
to have them contact me.
Thank you for your interest and support!
Sincerely, Andrea Sadler (the filmaker)
Andrea Sadler
Dragonfly Films Inc.
24 Mountainview Drive
Cold Spring, NY
10516 USA
telelephone: (845) 265-9525
FAX: (845) 265-9525
Toll Free: 1-800-589-3119
adragonflysadler (at) gmail.com
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