Why I Smile

Inspired by true events, this narrative short film carries a story that shows how no matter what happens to you in the darkest times, you are ENOUGH. IG: ismilecause, mesayteoo IN PRODUCTION

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Want to see me on TV? Catch me in the opening sequence of Fresh off the Boat, tonight - at 7:30 on ABC! One of many... Slow but surely! #costars #actor #bookert #warriors #bluehate #october #birthday #like #comment #yay #fob #partasian

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If you haven’t yet, check out our spoken word poem about overcoming abuse and suicide with “Why I Smile”!  Repost! Share! Reblog! 

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A spoken word poem about overcoming abuse & suicide. 

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“Why I Smile” / A Short Film

Based on a True Story. In conjunction with “World Suicide Prevention Day” on September 10, 2015. A video response to the teen suicides that have been trending. But to also anybody who feels like their strength isn’t adequate enough to hang on, this is for you. Writer & Performer: Teo Sajor / IG: @mesayteoo Director: Rebecca Louisell / IG: @rlouisell DP: Elizabeth Yarwood / IG: ey233 Music: Jordan Balagot / IG/Twit: @jordan314 Editor: Marisa Thilman Vocals: Davey Nate Instagram: @ismilecause Facebook: facebook.com/ismilecause

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If you haven’t seen it yet, check out a short directed by award-winning director & writer, Rebecca Louisell. 

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Watch! Repost! And share!

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It's up! Check it out in the bio! The full release of "Why I Smile", in accordance for #worldsuicidepreventionday #upworthy #shortfilm #whyismile #worldsuicideprevention #semicolon #semicolonproject #believe #repost #like #share #tag #depression #smile #ismilecause #hangon #robinwilliams

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Wide Release of “Why I Smile” - a spoken word poem that narrates a short film about suicide and abuse.  Based on a true story. A response video to the viral teen suicides that have happened in the past few years like Leelah Alcorn, Kennedy LeRoy and Ronin Shimizu.

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You are receiving this letter because either myself or somebody you know believes that you not only have the potential to help with this project, but can represent the audience that we are speaking for. Since the beginning of 2015, through 2019, there are 25 Marvel films that are slated to have...

If you haven’t - check out the details of this FAN FIC of ROGUE! I need your help! Let’s bring this story to life!

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Who’s interested in seeing a Rogue short film?! 

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“He was a great guy. He was always positive, always smiling. He would try the impossible to make everybody laugh. He had a beautiful soul.” To wrap up my pick-up day for "Why I Smile" : @ismilecause -- found an article about a young boy who took his life; ironically the ones who threaten themselves the most are the ones who have the largest personalities. RIP Michael Mendez. #rip #twloha #upworthy #boyleheights #footballplayer #only20 #suicide #speakout #smile #share

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Look us being fly at the #eltonjohnoscar party. Ladies, he's single. Bwaha. @pono1eh #work #suitandtie #beverages #dranks #turnup #filet #fatass

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Who wore it better? We all know Madonna cropped out her portable target heater. But I'm sporting it. #mdna #madonna #pop #artist #madonna #rebelheart #music @aaronvalenzuela @carikabinoff #blackandwhite #bandw #wires #photography #grammys #oldbitch #livingforlove

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My favorite moment of #2014 - #tbt. Shooting my spoken word exercise short film. 🚨VIRAL RELEASE🚨 in less than a month! It will be on every main internet publication! Trust! #pressrelease #pr #entertainment #socialhour #spokenword #upworthy #huffingtonpost #hustle #buzzfeed #rawstory #truth #language #shortfilm #festival #laweekly #newyorktimes #gazette #whyismile #ismilecause @ismilecause #leelahalcorn

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My #TBT - this was my favorite moment of #2014. Shooting my spoken word poem exercise that's set to have a viral release in the next few weeks. It will be on every major viral publication you can think of that garners a sense of social awareness and inspiration. #upworthy #tedtalk #huffingtonpost #rawstory #newyorktimes #laweekly#movies #theatre #video #TagsForLikes #movie #film #films #videos #actor #actress #cinema #dvd #amc #instamovies #star #moviestar #photooftheday #hollywood #goodmovie #instagood #flick #flicks #instaflick #instaflicks

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I am not afraid to die, but to think I haven’t lived. That terrifies me.

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Essentially what it boils down to my writing. #screenwriter #script #celtx #finaldraft #sluglines #movie #filmmaking #quote #quoteoftheday #ig repost from @sendyvarona