We Regret to Inform You...

201511 min 15 secFilm: Documentary

G

Direction: Eva ColmersHeidi Janz

Production: Bonnie ThompsonDavid Christensen

Script: Eva ColmersHeidi Janz

In a check-box society that functions by dividing us into neatly-defined categories, where does someone with a strong mind and a weak body fit in? Dr. Heidi Janz - award-winning playwright, accomplished academic, and self-described ‘crip’ – has a curious problem. Despite her obvious physical limitations she is denied financial assistance from government programmes because of her “productive” mind. Following Heidi through her everyday life, with all its unique responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges, We Regret to Inform You offers an unsentimental, and unapologetic, look at what it means to be both “disabled” and “productive”.

Subject categories


  • Health and Medicine > Community Health ServicesPhysically Disabled PeopleWomen
  • People with disabilities > People with Physical DisabilitiesWomen with Disabilities
  • Health/Personal Development > Bullying & Discrimination
  • Civics/Citizenship > Human Rights
  • Social Studies > LawSocial Policies and Programs

Credits


writer
Eva Colmers
Heidi Janz
director
Eva Colmers
Heidi Janz
producer
Bonnie Thompson
executive producer
David Christensen
editor
Scott Parker
director of photography
aAron Munson
additional photography
Jimmy Bustos
Scott Parker
sound recordist
Larry MacDonald
audio post production
John Blerot
Mike Sanders
composer
Everett LaRoi
musician
Everett LaRoi
transcription
Sharon Murphy
voice-over
Melissa Thinglestad
participant
Heidi Janz
Carlene Bellerose
Tyler Munro
Pat Langner
Vern Thiessen
Stacy Cabral
Awkward Parker-Janz
colourist
Herman Ansink
online editor
Kody Davidson
motion graphics
Kim Clegg
program administrator
Ginette D'Silva
production coordinator
Faye Yoneda
Jasmine Pullukatt
marketing manager
Leslie Stafford
production supervisor
Mark Power
centre operations manager
Darin Clausen

Awards


  • Best Editor (Non-fiction under 30 minutes)Alberta Motion Picture Industries Association - AMPIA
  • Best Director (Non-fiction under 30 minutes)Alberta Motion Picture Industries Association - AMPIA