Director & Post Production
Short of breath, full of Life – Everesting Cystic Fibrosis World Record
In the poetic rendition of Jason Van Slots' journey with Cystic Fibrosis, each breath becomes a testament to resilience and hope. The poem intertwines the challenges of the condition with his recent endeavor to break the World Record, symbolizing the uphill battle he faces with both determination and grace.
Project description
Amidst the metaphorical mountain he must ascend, Jason’s lungs struggle for air, yet his spirit remains unwavering. Each step forward is a defiance against the suffocating grasp of his illness, carving a path not just for himself but for those still ensnared in its grip. As he gazes upward towards the summit, the prize of life-saving medication glimmers in the distance, a beacon of hope in a landscape fraught with obstacles.
As he searches for Identity through the life-threatening disease he is faced with difficult choices that define his path and set him apart. He smashed the Cystic Fibrosis World Record by 1 hour and 8 minutes. Jason continues in the hope to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and to raise funds for negations to bring life-saving medication into South Africa at affordable prices.
Poem & Script
This massive mountain I must climb. Steep. Rocky. Dangerous. Im still. I can’t stay or I’ll fade. I breathe one more step. Drowning lungs never fully filled…Yet I fight. Carving a path along the way for others’ still…stuck. My lungs are syrup and the mountain is scolding, I push onwards and upwards, my stories of choice, a grace unfolding. My lungs rise, I look up and see the prize through widening eyes. Medicine to pause to breathe, absorbing air that gives life. I am at a point where every breath counts.My time is running out. I need your help. I can not breathe. I will finish the climb, this is my purpose this is my time. I breathe in hope you will join this massive mountain we face, our choices have power in extending the Grace. Help free us to breathe and finish the race.
Directors Vision
I walked alongside Jason on his journey which allowed me to capture the essence of his extraordinary journey. Through cinematic storytelling and evocative imagery, we invite viewers to experience the highs and lows of his odyssey firsthand. Jason’s poetic journey, masterfully woven into the fabric of the film, serves as a soul-stirring anthem of resilience and hope.
With advanced technology and artistic vision, we set out to capture every detail and emotion. Using a black-and-white style, we emphasize the highs and lows of Jason's journey.
Our film showcases the power of human perseverance and the spirit of those who defy their circumstances. We aim to raise awareness and inspire action for equal access to life-saving medication for those with Cystic Fibrosis.
