Post on 26-Aug-2020
Press Kit & Production Notes
L I V I N G M Y I L L U S I O N • P R E S S K I T & P R O D U C T I O N N O T E S • 1 O F 1 0
Technical Specification
Runtime 46 minutes
Aspect Ratio 16:9 HD
Original Aspect Ratio 16:9 4K UHD, Downscaled 16:9 1080p HD SD / Tape, Upscaled
Audio AS-11 DPP Stereo
Subtitles English *British, Spanish
About
Documentary Synopsis:
A morally provoking, contextually interesting, and life-transforming true story of how a successful entrepreneur, husband and father is willing to do what most people fear to do, but deep down, they wish they could.
Living My Illusion Part 1Joel Van der Molen
“ Nearly every decision that people make is based on what other people will think of them. ”
Logline:
In a Facebook/Instagram world everyone thinks Joel has made it. But when he invites Human behaviour expert Tony into his world, a journey of self-discovery reveals the truth, leading to a decision that will change the course of his life.
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JoelJoel Van der Molen
the viewer sees Joel’s ‘in the moment’ realisations under a clever series of revealing questions by expert Tony, bringing our subject to question the masked realities of the life he has created. Joel courageously shares deep and personal learnings, speaking honestly about resulting to IVF to conceive a child, sexual repression, and if he ever loved his wife at all. He does this without fear of any backlash. Should he succumb to the expectations of his father, what his friends are doing and get back in line, or follow the feeling burning inside of him, at the cost of hurting his loving wife?
This timely Documentary about how Transformational Life Coaching can help people be true to oneself makes a case for breaking some unquestionable taboos and adds friction from a moral standpoint. In each episode, Joel is trying to work out what the illusion of fame, fortune and freedom means to him at the expense of his health, business and marriage. From the other angle, Tony provides unique wisdom and guidance for the viewer on our subject’s resulting actions and the midlife crisis saga that no one can escape.
Living My Illusion; Joel’s story, pushes the boundaries of documentary form, being a mirror to every person, inviting them to self-reflect on his truth-telling and courageous decisions, and to challenge every societal value he once upheld. In Tony he has found someone to give him the clarity he needs at a crucial point in his life, to help him find his own unique voice and choose a path to living a purposeful life, and giving to his wife and family the greatest gift he could ever give, to find their truth and ultimate freedom.
Through shocking truth-telling interviews and private one to one coaching sessions,
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Aw
ards
• Houston International Film Festival - WINNER
• Impact DOCS Awards – WINNER
• Los Angeles Film Awards - WINNER
• Hollywood International Documentary Awards – WINNER
• Docs Without Borders - WINNER
• International Screen Awards – Platinum Winner
• Barcelona International Film Festival – WINNER
• Cardiff International Film Festival – Platinum Winner
• Amsterdam International Filmmaker Festival – WINNER
• Nice International Film Festival – WINNER
• New York City Independent Film Festival – Official Opening Night Film
• Madrid International Film Festival – WINNER
• Milan International Filmmaker Festival – WINNER
• UK Monthly Film Festival - WINNER • Oniros Film Awards Italy - Finalist
• Rome Independent Prism Awards - Official Selection
Since completion of the first episode, LMI has received the following Awards:
Docs Without BordersWinner
Motivational / InspirationalAudience Impact
WorldFest HoustonRemi Winner
52nd Annual International Film Festival
Los AngelesWinner
Film AwardsBest Feature
Documentary
New York City
Official Opening Night Film
Independent FilmFestival
HollywoodWinner
InternationalDocumentary Awards
BarcelonaWinner
International Film FestivalBest Feature
Documentary
AmsterdamWinner
International Film FestivalBest Story
CARDIFFWinner
International Film FestivalBest Documentary
Impact DocsWinner
Awards
MILANWinner
INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKERFESTIVAL
MADRID WINNER
INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTIVAL
Tony
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The Living My Illusion Documentary Film Series
was created to inspire change and serves as an educational tool
and clean mirror from which viewers observe, see, and acknowledge
the knowing within, so that true love can prevail over fear, emotional
desperation, and one sided ego elation.
Despite the various consequences that Joel’s decision to selflessly
share his personal coaching journey with the world may bring, his
grateful heart breaks the bonds of his rigid mind. It is the ongoing
shifts he experiences that inspires him to take this brave step. In
this opening episode he supports the vision to reach the minds and
activate the hearts infinite love and wisdom of one billion people.
I am incredibly humbled to be the expert that is helping Joel and
Timea, two incredible people that fortune put on my path, to help
them acknowledge the truth, heal their pain, and maximise their true
potential by listening to their souls call for love.
“ Intuition, when listened to, guides us to break our illusions, honour our suppressed truth and
awaken our innate wisdom. ”
Tony Jeton SelimiBestselling Author, Speaker, Filmmaker and Human Behavioural Expert Internationally Known as ‘The See-Through Coach’
A Statement from Tony Jeton Selimi
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Key - Self, Series Producer & Director
Joel trained as an actor at The Webber Douglas
Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He performed
on stage in notable venues such at The Globe
Theatre, received critical acclaim for his performance
at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in a production
of Bedtime Stories, and found his true calling in
creating and directing his own productions. He set up
Vandercom Productions and created Living My Illusion
Documentary Film Series with Timea van der Molen
and Tony Jeton Selimi.
Joel Van der Molen
- Self, Co-Producer
Tony is a global thought leader, heart centred
entrepreneur, and the founder of TJS Cognition; a
private research, education and service institution
dedicated to exploring and expanding the frontiers
of human awareness and potential.
His mission is to help men and women of all
nationalities, creeds, and colours to become
disciplined masters of themselves and dedicated
leaders and teachers of others.
Tony has featured on various international TV and
Radio stations including The Brian Tracy TV show
for NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and their affiliate channels,
reaching over 40 million people worldwide.
Tony Jeton Selimi
- Self, Production Manager
Born and raised in Hungary, Timea followed
her parents hard working attitude in school and
furthered her education with a degree in hospitality
and tourism Management before moving to London.
There she ran the Food and Beverage department
of a 5 Star Hotel in the trendy East London town of
Shoreditch, met Joel who she married and created
a business and life with.
Timea Van der Molen
Personnel
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- Director & Editorial Services for Episode One (Ghost Pictures)
Elliot is a professionally trained editor and cinematographer with
over 10 years’ experience in film & international video advertising.
After working on a number ofproductions in independent film and
earlier in his career, for the BBC, Elliot co-founded Ghost Pictures to
direct his focus towards broadcasting and motion picture.
Elliot Manarin
- Producer Services for Episode One (Ghost Pictures)
An Executive Producer & screenwriter with over 10 years’ experience in television production & creative advertising.
Prior to founding Ghost Pictures in 2014, Dean spent several years working for international advertising agencies
including Saatchi &Saatchi, Space, and DGI, as well as various production roles at the BBC & ITV.
Dean Mohr
Using the highest standard of Film and Television technology,
Vandercom delivers unparalleled levels of creative work, setting
new trends in visual arts.
Vandercom Productions
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We create life changing programs that
are educational, entertaining and real. Our
mission is to elevate the consciousness
and awareness of one billion people.
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Joel Van der Molen Self / Story by / Series Producer & Director Timea Van der Molen Self / Story by / Production Manager Tony Jeton Selimi Self / Story by / Co-Producer Sofie Van der Molen Self Rodney Van der Molen Self
Elliot Manarin Episode One Director & Editorial Services Rodrigo Rayon Additional Editing Dean Mohr Episode One Producer Services Marina Louisa Episode One Associate Producer Services Steve French Episode One Director of Photography
Nick Cracknell Episode One Narrated by Kate Harris Episode One Copy Editor
Rhys Williams Additional Photography Jake Murley
Cinecloud Aerial Photography
Emily Hayter Episode One Production Assistants Rhys Williams Harry LeCarpentier
The Brian Tracy Show Additional Footage London Weekend Television Besim Dina, Oxygen Nick Nanton, Celebrity Branding Agency Zërijeta Jajaga Zejxhane Osmani Yury Sharov Chris Illet Shutterstock Videoblocks
Shy Studios Title Design Ronelle van Zyl, Tulip Graphics Design Rodrigo Rayon Gabriela Rozsahegyi-Meyer, Logo Rockstar
Inspire’d Stage, London Special Thanks Love Spirit Festival The Town House, Hertford Cinnabar Hertford The Business Show, London
Joshua Tatiah, Vandercom Tim Metcalfe, Vandercom Hollie Ann Keown, Vandercom Amber Giddens, Vandercom Roy Allaway
Colin Anthony Goldring Legal Counsel Abbas Media Law
Audio Network Music By
Credits
ProductionProduction Credits
for Episode One
for Episode One
References
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Living My Illusion Ltdhttp://livingmyillusion.com
Vandercom Productionshttps://vandercom.com
Tony Jeton Selimihttp://tonyselimi.com
External
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Press Enquiries
All press related enquiries should be directed to Living My Illusion Ltd
info@livingmyillusion.com
Series Producer Contact
Joel Van der Molen
Joel@vandercom.com+44(0)20 7240 8888
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