July 2–5, 2020 Online

Existentialism for Babies

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by Elise Jason

Existentialism for Babies is a textural and experimental delve into the question “what does it mean to survive?” In collaboration with local composer Mustafa Rafiq, novice filmmaker Elise Jason dips their toes into their own childhood oncological trauma (and filmmaking) with their former pediatrician Dr. Melanie Lewis. Created using found footage and the decaying footage of their childhood from their parents’ closet, Existentialism for Babies attempts an honest look at trying to survive surviving.

This performance is available online right here on the Found Festival website anytime between July 2 and July5. Enjoy at your own pace!

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We suggest $10/event if you can afford it. Any offer over $10 is a direct donation to Common Ground Arts Society. All donations over $20 will be provided with a charitable tax receipt.

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We find ourselves in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ) on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of the Cree, Nakota, Blackfoot, Dene, Saulteaux, Metis, and other indigenous peoples who have made this place home long before we settled here. For thousands of years, people have gathered here to share in story, community, and creative exchange.

We find ourselves thankful: thankful to play a small part in that long-standing tradition, a tradition carried on the shoulders of so many creators, builders, dreamers, agitators, and makers who came before us, and who will come long after us.

We find ourselves inspired: inspired by an evolving community of artists who passionately spark the magic that manifests when we surrender ourselves to the long summer days of this northern place.

We find ourselves grateful: grateful to everyone who rallies around this tiny but mighty Festival — the artists, the volunteers, the staff, the audience, the board, the mentors, the partners and sponsors, the funders, the believers. Found Festival exists because of you.