Short Documentary

The Common Thread

Official Selection - Kingston Canadian Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Nickel Independent Film Festival
Official Selection - 36th Annual Edmonton International Film Festival
Official Selection - San Diego International Film Festival

Awards:

  • Telly Awards:
    Silver Winner - Short Documentary
    Silver Telly: - Short Documentary: Cinematography

 

“The Common Thread” is a short documentary about an artist’s pursuit to find purpose in what she creates, and her struggle to understand why much of Western society ignores the violence in other parts of the world. By all accounts, Heather Haynes was a successful artist with an agent and was continually selling commissions.

Feeling like her work was being commoditized, she longed for inspiration. A quest, inspired by Lisa Shannon’s book “A Thousand Sisters”, led Heather to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after which her work abruptly took on new meaning, altering the trajectory of her life forever. In the midst of violence, war, and unspeakable cruelty, she found a community of strong women, children and families fighting for peace.

This film shares Heather’s connection to The Democratic Republic of Congo through the creation of her latest work – a 15-foot canvas entitled, The Common Thread.

Featuring: Heather Haynes

Producer & Director: Braden Dragomir
Assistant Director: Mickayla Pyke
Cinematography: Brody McMaster & Braden Dragomir
Location Audio: Jonas Bonnetta
Editor, Projectionist, & Sound Design: Taylor Leeder
Sound Mix and Master: Jonas Bonetta/Port William Sound

Story Consultant: Msenwa Oliver Mweneake
Carpentry/Art Hanging: Jeff Montgomery
Music Supervision: Marmoset
Project Manager: Laura Hardin
Music Supervisor: Jamie McMullen
Creative Coordinator: Clancy Magnuson

Colour: theVanity
Colourist: Brock Cruess
Executive Producer: Stephanie Pennington
Junior Producer: Nicole Labbe

Additional Footage: Mark Punga (Congo + Archival Wall of Courage)

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