Alexis Marie Chute

A stay-up-all-night adventure of three unlikely heroes, that reminds us that even the smallest act of bravery transforms our lives and the fates of the worlds around us.

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Glowing with gorgeous prose, Expecting Sunshine memoir envelopes readers with insight on grief & healing, life & death, and the power of a mother’s love.

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VISUAL ARTIST

Alexis Marie Chute is an award winning visual artist working in paint, sculpture, photography and mixed media. She is represented by AR&S Gallery at the Art Gallery of Alberta. She mentors artists, giving portfolio reviews to help artists succeed. She is an international speaker and welcomes commissions.

FILMMAKER

Alexis Marie Chute merges her unique artistic-eye with her literary prowess in powerful, provocative films. Watch the trailers for her upcoming documentary, Expecting Sunshine. Alexis Marie welcomes projects from businesses, organizations and individuals wishing to tap into this cutting-edge medium.

PUBLIC SPEAKER & TEACHER

Alexis Marie Chute speaks at many major events internationally. She is a warm people-person who speaks to the heart of her audiences – big or small – not at them. Her experience as a professional artist, author and filmmaker – plus a healthy healing advocate – give her a broad platform for speaking into the lives of individuals, business and others.

ABOVE THE STAR NOVEL, THE 8TH ISLAND TRILOGY

The first of the 8th Island Trilogy – Above the Star – will be released June 5, 2018 (Spark Press). Above the Star is an epic fantasy adventure experienced through the eyes of three unlikely heroes transported to a new world: senior citizen, Archie; his daughter-in-law, Tessa; and his fourteen-year-old granddaughter, Ella. In this otherworldly realm, all interests are at war, all love unrequited, and everyone is left to unravel the truth of who they really are.

EXPECTING SUNSHINE MEMOIR

Expecting Sunshine: A journey of grief, healing and pregnancy after loss is a powerful memoir sharing Alexis Marie Chute’s experience of surviving pregnancy following the heartbreaking loss of her son Zachary. See what readers are saying! The book is a must-read for memoir-fans and book-lovers alike. Plus, watch the film inspired by the book!

EXPECTING SUNSHINE DOCUMENTARY

Exposing the journey of grief, healing, and pregnancy after the loss of a child, Expecting Sunshine is a creative and touching film. It documents an actual loss – Zachary Chute, filmmaker Alexis Marie Chute’s second child, who died at birth from a cardiac tumor – and the healthy pregnancy and delivery that followed years later. Through intimate interviews, the film shares real stories of bereaved mothers and fathers, researchers, counselors, advocates, doctors, and nurses. Expecting Sunshine breaks the taboo around this common yet hidden type of loss. One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. One in one-hundred-and-sixty pregnancies end in stillbirth. Pregnancy loss and infant loss affect many, which is why Expecting Sunshine is a needed and impactful documentary.

INFOCUS PHOTO EXHIBIT

Alexis Marie Chute curates InFocus Photography Exhibition and Awards. The mission of InFocus is to show the best in Canadian photography. The annual show welcomes submissions from photographers across the nation. Submit your most innovative, thoughtful and provocative photographs. InFocus People’s Choice Award winner announced at the Curator Talk.

WANTED CHOSEN PLANNED

Alexis Marie Chute writes a highly praised blog for bereaved parents called Wanted Chosen Planned. She also photographs resilient individuals in her fine art portraits series entitled The Quiet Rebuild. She believes there is healing in sharing stories. Alexis Marie is a public speaker and advocate for what she calls “The Healthy Grief Movement.”

LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DO ONE THING.