Despite the dark nature of the role, Aina Clotet’s performance earned her the Best Actress award at the 2006 Barcelona Film Awards.
“Facts tell. Stories sell.” – Old advertising adage, equally true for social campaigns. Rape -Aina Clotet in Joves -2004- 38
Do not ask for stories before you have resources in place. If you put a call out for survivors of domestic abuse, you must have a crisis counselor on retainer to support those who respond. Your campaign is not a research vacuum; it is a responsibility. Despite the dark nature of the role, Aina
If you or someone you know is in crisis, or if you wish to share your survivor story for an advocacy campaign, please contact your local crisis center or advocacy non-profit. Your voice matters. Do not ask for stories before you have resources in place
Campaigns like The Enemy (war survivors) use VR headsets to put the viewer in the room with a former child soldier. This immersive approach forces the viewer to look the survivor in the eye, making escape impossible.
: A significant portion of the story explores the internal conflict of whether to speak out. The fear of being defined by the trauma or, worse, being disbelieved by those closest to her, creates a palpable tension.