Description

Amber Thomas was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer that took her sight at the age of nine. Her passion for swimming caught the eyes of Paralympic swim coaches, and at the age of 19, Amber became the first blind woman to relay swim the English Channel.

BCSA: VAFF Best Canadian Short Award 2016 nominee

Previous Screening / Awards:

Winner, Telus STORYHIVE Digital Shorts Edition 2015, Edmonton International Film Festival 2016

Director's Bio

Ryan Mah and Danny Berish are the founders of Black Rhino Creative, an award winning film production firm dedicated to sharing authentic, intimate, and engaging stories. They genuinely believe that people with passion can influence change for the better. It’s what inspires them to share their stories.

BCSA: VAFF Best Canadian Short Award 2016 nominee

Previous Screening / Awards:

Winner, Telus STORYHIVE Digital Shorts Edition 2015, Edmonton International Film Festival 2016

Credits

Director / Producer: Ryan Mah, Danny Berish
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Plays in

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   Nov 6: Program 9 – Canadian Shorts: Life In Multiculture Program

   November 6 / 90 mins

   Our LIFE IN MULTICULTURE Canadian Shorts program celebrates the myriad cultural, sexual and individual identities of Canadian Asian and hapa diaspora.

   In This Program: A Dwarf’s Hideout, Fearless, Final Wishes, Probability, Seldom Looked Upon, Under Fire: Inside a Chinese Roasted Meats Shop in Vancouver, Untitled Manga Adaptation, Swim Low, Medic

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