KIRO's Ursula Reutin Interviews the Bullied Trio Behind IndieFlix's Finding Kind Film

KIRO's Ursula Reutin interviewed the filmmakers and IndieFlix founder behind the powerful film on bullying "Finding Kind". Click blog title above to read (and hear) Reutin's story.

"When 11 and 12 year old girls from Issaquah were accused of cyberstalking a classmate on facebook, it made national headlines.. But if you ask any middle or high schooler today, girl bullying is a huge, vicious problem that's been going on for ages. AS KIRO'S URSULA REUTIN REPORTS...a documentary being screened this week at the Seattle International Film Festival is tackling the issue..in hopes of finally bringing change."

Seattle Times Reports on IndieFlix Film on Bullying- Finding Kind

Reporter Nancy Bartley joined Margo at Nathan Hale yesterday for the IndieFlix screening of the film Finding Kind. Click blog title above to read today's Seattle Times article which read in part, "After the film screening Tuesday at Nathan Hale, students could fill out apology cards to someone they've bullied. Students could also write cards telling of their own experiences as victims. Sharing the cards was optional.

Student Chloe Trosper, 16, said the film made her "think about how words can be used to help or hurt people."

"It was really, really well done," said another student. "The message was important."

Teacher Jessica Torvik noted that the film was very well received."

Photo at Nathan Hale screening by Greg Gilbert, Seattle Times

Everett Herald Covers IndieFlix Film FINDING KIND

Click on blog title above to read article which read in part, "As students left, they were handed cards on which they could write a "Kind Pledge" or a "Kind Apology," either to keep to themselves or to give to someone.

At North Middle School, Principal Kelly Shepherd said follow-up discussions are happening in classrooms. "Even at lunch today, I saw several of the 'Kind Apologies,' from one student to another. It's part of a bigger campaign around our school to foster a climate of respect," she said.

"It was a very realistic picture of what is happening. Certainly as a principal, and to all my eighth-graders, it's not like it was shocking. It's really realistic," Shepherd added.

Bullying is nothing new. What's new are the tools of what the film calls "emotional warfare.""

NBC’s KING5 New Day Features IndieFlix Film “Finding Kind” on Bullies

What a great story and a great cause— stopping school girl bullies and healing the wounds through kindness. That’s why we were so pleased that Margaret Larson had Scilla Andreen, CEO of IndieFlix and the two young first time filmmakers Lauren Parsekian and Molly Stroud onto New Day to chat about how they have channeled their bullying experiences into launching “Finding Kind”-- playing tonight at SIFF and being discussed at area schools. Click blog title above to view the KING5 TV appearance. To schedule a screening for your local school or community group visit http://findingkind.indieflix.com

A special thanks to Margaret Larson and KING5 producer Kate. We so appreciate all the effort that went into such a great segment.

Seattle Magazine Reveals IndieFlix “Box O’Shorts”

Thanks to Seattle mag for the coverage in this month's issue on our client IndieFlix's fun game: FILM FESTIVAL IN A BOX. If you find the crowds at SIFF daunting, Seattle Magazine suggests the IndieFlix Film Festival in a Box interactive movie game that lets you create a film festival in your own living room or backyard. Pop some corn, make a pitcher of margaritas and invite the neighbors over to watch four short movies and decide on the winner. Expect debate and perhaps a little arm-twisting. Click blog title to read the whole story.

Beware of the Wrap: Dr. Richard Baxter’s Advice in Daily Glow

Read Daily Glow lately? There's a great story that includes our client Dr. Baxter as an expert. He says a wrap may be great for pampering (as anyone who’s been to Two Bunch Palms can tell you) but forget it for eliminating cellulite. Seattle’s top plastic surgeon and anti-aging expert says wraps are bunk. Read the entire story by clicking above.

Thanks to Jen Worrick for interviewing Dr. Baxter about beauty treatments.

A Video Review of Spur in Seattle on the New IntheMo

Take a gander- Spur Chef/Owners Brian McCracken and Dana Tough with a video article narrated by Spur's wonderful Anne Magoon. Thank you inthemo for a great story!

For dinner reservations , head over to SpurSeattle.com.