MISSION
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SERVICES
“Reality changes; in order to represent it, modes of representation must change.”
-Bertolt Brecht
PRESENTING
DEBUT ANIMATED FILM
Still Here: The Sickle Cell Movie
Based on the life of 4th Moon Productions’ Founder and CEO Trishunda Mooney, this captivating story boldly ventures away from the typical illness-focused, documentary format. Audiences are invited on an adventurous ride as Tooty, a tenacious Sickle Cell Warrior, childhood is on display to share how she conquers the challenges of everyday life with a Sickle Cell Disease diagnosis and the help of her Mind, Body, and Spirit.
MOVIE
Hi I’m Tooty, Sickle Cell Warrior and star of the Sickle Cell Movie, “Stiil Here”. Let me inspire you!
Still Here is a feel-good animation where the Mind-Body-Spirit trio schools aspiring medical professionals at WilSan School of Integrated Medicine about their impact on Tooty's quality of life.
when innovation & awareness unite...
about the movie
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT!
WHIMSICIAL
TRIUMPHANT
LIGHT-HEARTED
ENLIGHTENING
HOPEFUL
Sickle Cell Disease
“If you don't think representation matters, then you're probably well represented."
— Bernice King
Positive Representation Matters
A large percentage of the sickle cell community would attest to the lack of positive representation in the media aides in the invisibility of this community of “warriors. The lack thereof has led to myths, misconceptions, & stigmas surrounding SCD that manifests as life-threatening barriers for patients seeking care and caregivers navigating life with their warriors.
Mental Health Matters
Complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) can cause a large emotional burden contributing to 35.2% of SCD adults diagnosed with depression. Sporadic bouts with pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance impacts SCD carriers’ mental quality-of-life outcomes. 4th Moon Productions fully embraces the "if you can see it, you can be it" movement and promotes positive imagery in film that supports the mental wellness needs of persons in under-represented communities.
- over 10% of employees represent the disabled community, including the Sickle Cell community
- 30% positions filled by college students
- 40% positions are contracted out to women-owned businesses
- 4th Moon Productions working in partnership to educate and increase Sickle Cell Awareness in the healthcare industry and research
For the Sickle Cell Movie Project:
4TH MOON represents
HELP US REPRESENT THE UNDERREPRESENTED
YOU
ROCK
Trishunda A. Mooney
Founder/CEO of 4th Moon Productions
The story of "Tooty" is loosely based on my childhood growing up with sickle cell disease. I am passionate about creating content that uplifts, inspires and unites humanity as a whole. There was a lifechanging moment I experienced while hospitalized due to a "pain crisis' that my purpose for life became clearer. Thought I'd share that story with all who will listen.
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- (Sickle Cell Movie & 4th Moon Productions)
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