Documentary Film Sheds Light on Postpartum Depression for National Depression Awareness Month
The film that is striking a chord with mothers and health professionals nationwide takes the next step with a special illness screening options and tips for Depression Awareness Month this October. Produced by Fura Films.
Miami, FL, October 05, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Take it from them: documentary filmmakers Maureen Fura and Jennifer Silliman both suffered terrifying bouts of perinatal depression and know what it is like to simply not be asked by physicians: “how are you feeling, mentally?” With postpartum depression affecting one in seven mothers nationwide, Fura and Silliman argue that this may be the most important question asked of pregnant and postpartum women.
As October 2016 marks Depression Awareness Month, Fura and Silliman are taking a stand to change how frequently and thoroughly maternal mental health depressions are being screened.
The creators of Dark Side of the Full Moon invite you to take action:
Set aside time to view the film, Dark Side of the Full Moon, and hear the true stories of seven women who experienced depression and know you are not alone.
Send your doctor a link to view the film. Invite change through awareness.
Hang a poster in your community from the National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health
“As mothers, we can push healthcare professionals to change how this illness is addressed,” says Fura. “Women are asking for help and yet falling through the cracks. Something must be done to end the suffering. We hope that by taking direct action and hosting screenings of 'Dark Side of the Full Moon' that we can help make a difference in future mother’s and children’s lives.”
About Fura Films
Fura Films is a boutique production company founded by producer and director Maureen Fura, a change maker with over twenty years leadership experience creating; programs, publications, multimedia collateral, and systemic change movements and has been featured on Tedx Monterey. With production offices in Miami, Florida, Fura Films, is in the epicenter of the subculture within South Florida.
With experience in documentary and short form videos, the Fura Films team has skills ranging from creative editing, pre-production and production, post production, and marketing fulfillment.
Dark Side of the Full Moon is Fura Films first feature film with other films currently in production.
About Dark Side of the Full Moon
When new motherhood meets mental health complications in America, no one is listening. Two mothers, Writer/Director Maureen Fura and Producer Jennifer Silliman, confront the American health care system by demanding answers, asking why so many women are slipping through the cracks.
Dark Side of the Full Moon brings maternal mental health out of the shadows, revealing for the first time the inconsistencies of care when new motherhood meets mental health complications. The feature-length documentary, tells the intimate story of maternal mental health complications like pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and psychosis and the failings within the medical community to effectively screen, refer, and treat the more than 1.3 million mothers suffering each year in the United States. Dark Side of the Full Moon has been screened over 800 times and seen by thousands. Now used by teaching universities, county health departments, childbirth educators, mental health specialists, nurses, lactation specialists, doulas and midwives.
Winner of the Audience Choice Award at The Council on Social Work Education Film Festival.
Named Official Selection at The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival, The Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, The Choice! Film Festival, The Green Mountain Film Festival, and The Council on Social Work Education Film Festival.
For more information and to rent the film or view the trailer, please visit www.darksideofthefullmoon.com.
Media Contacts:
Velocitas, Inc. interactive marketing + public relations
Abbi Sierra | abbi@velocitas.com | 310.467.9018
Patricia Beitler | patricia@velocitas.com | 305.610.8692
As October 2016 marks Depression Awareness Month, Fura and Silliman are taking a stand to change how frequently and thoroughly maternal mental health depressions are being screened.
The creators of Dark Side of the Full Moon invite you to take action:
Set aside time to view the film, Dark Side of the Full Moon, and hear the true stories of seven women who experienced depression and know you are not alone.
Send your doctor a link to view the film. Invite change through awareness.
Hang a poster in your community from the National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health
“As mothers, we can push healthcare professionals to change how this illness is addressed,” says Fura. “Women are asking for help and yet falling through the cracks. Something must be done to end the suffering. We hope that by taking direct action and hosting screenings of 'Dark Side of the Full Moon' that we can help make a difference in future mother’s and children’s lives.”
About Fura Films
Fura Films is a boutique production company founded by producer and director Maureen Fura, a change maker with over twenty years leadership experience creating; programs, publications, multimedia collateral, and systemic change movements and has been featured on Tedx Monterey. With production offices in Miami, Florida, Fura Films, is in the epicenter of the subculture within South Florida.
With experience in documentary and short form videos, the Fura Films team has skills ranging from creative editing, pre-production and production, post production, and marketing fulfillment.
Dark Side of the Full Moon is Fura Films first feature film with other films currently in production.
About Dark Side of the Full Moon
When new motherhood meets mental health complications in America, no one is listening. Two mothers, Writer/Director Maureen Fura and Producer Jennifer Silliman, confront the American health care system by demanding answers, asking why so many women are slipping through the cracks.
Dark Side of the Full Moon brings maternal mental health out of the shadows, revealing for the first time the inconsistencies of care when new motherhood meets mental health complications. The feature-length documentary, tells the intimate story of maternal mental health complications like pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and psychosis and the failings within the medical community to effectively screen, refer, and treat the more than 1.3 million mothers suffering each year in the United States. Dark Side of the Full Moon has been screened over 800 times and seen by thousands. Now used by teaching universities, county health departments, childbirth educators, mental health specialists, nurses, lactation specialists, doulas and midwives.
Winner of the Audience Choice Award at The Council on Social Work Education Film Festival.
Named Official Selection at The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival, The Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, The Choice! Film Festival, The Green Mountain Film Festival, and The Council on Social Work Education Film Festival.
For more information and to rent the film or view the trailer, please visit www.darksideofthefullmoon.com.
Media Contacts:
Velocitas, Inc. interactive marketing + public relations
Abbi Sierra | abbi@velocitas.com | 310.467.9018
Patricia Beitler | patricia@velocitas.com | 305.610.8692
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