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Updated 11/28/2023

Imperfect JOY®

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Institution/Business Type: Film / Video Business

Creative media for healthcare-related organizations that move and inspire people to make a difference

Based in Brimfield, MA | Available for travel internationally

Growing up I always wanted to be a doctor. I received a BS in Biology to take the logical steps toward medical school, but as I ventured through my journey of life, love, and loss I found my life’s passion was behind a camera. I discovered that my desire to help people in times of need never stopped – I just help them heal through art instead of traditional medicine. I am a filmmaker and photographer with a passion for helping patients and caregivers share their stories and make a difference.

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Rare Patient Films Collection

Fiscally sponsored by Entertainment 2 Affect Change (www.e2ac.org)

 

Imperfect JOY®’s Rare Patient Films focus on narrative storytelling – I meet patients and families in their home where they are most comfortable being themselves to share their journey from the perspective of both the challenges they face and the joy they experience in moments spent with their family. Relatable, emotional, and inspiring films help rare patient advocates use their stories as a space to have conversations that start with connecting to people, not just a diagnosis.

Find Me

Melody Joy Paine
Job Title: Filmmaker & Rare Disease Advocate
Phone: 4132145209
Address:
35 Haynes Hill Rd.
Brimfield, MA 01010

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Film / Video Business

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2016

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Film / Video Business

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2016

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Media - Film

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Photography

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
  • Arts and Health
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Film Showings
  • Virtual Events

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • Businesses
  • Families
  • Teens
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Elders
  • General Public
  • Native American Tribes

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • National

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility
  • Access accommodations for people who are blind, partially sighted, and have low vision
  • Access accommodations for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing
  • Accessible website and/or multimedia for people with sensory disabilities

I go to families' homes for most sessions or we have a virtual interview option if cost is prohibitive. We have been in contact with organizations such as Perkins School to create a film that helps bring awareness to the blind population. We make sure there are closed captions on all films for people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. Having many families with kids who have seizure disorders we make sure that our films never using any sort of flashing effects.

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I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • Sony Alpha Female+ Grant Recipient

Awards

Awards:

  • Sony Alpha Female+ Grant Recipient