I call myself an “Accidental Filmmaker.” This is because I have no training. I didn’t even decide that I want to become a filmmaker. It was a choice of passion for a cause that means a great deal to me.

My son Zachary passed away in 2010 and I lost myself. Completely. About a year after, I wrote a book that helped me cope, that I wanted to create to help others cope as well – and I didn’t stop there. My goal was to raise awareness for the journey of bereaved parents, grieving the loss of a child, and searching for healing. Being a visual artist, I felt that I needed to create something people could experience on a different level than a book.

That is when Expecting Sunshine was born in concept. I worked on the film for the next few years, collaborating with countless people, and together over one hundred individuals contributed to the film in their own way. Expecting Sunshine documentary film has gone on to win many awards and be screened around the world.

I didn’t know how to make a film, but I used my skills as a storyteller from my experience and education as a writer, and my visual eye from my decades as a professional artist and photographer.

I think I prove the theory that you don’t need to know exactly how things will turn out when you begin. You simply need the will and determination to see your project through, learning and growing as you go. 

Learn more about Expecting Sunshine Documentary by clicking here. 

I’m sure I will share more about my filmmaker journey as the Film Fridays continue. Thank you for reading!

Plus, I’ve got a new film project in the works… so stay tuned for more info on that in January! 

TGIF

Thanks for reading!

   –   Alexis Marie Chute