I had an incredible time last Friday filming the first on-camera interviews for the Unshame Pain Video Project. This is a huge milestone!

The following people and places have my tremendous gratitude for helping to make it happen:The wonderful interviewees:J. Adam AustinNazanin SzantoMaikaaloa ClarkeEsther Rojas-SotoVideographer Extraordinaire Shanon Okay of OKay ProductionsThe New Parkway Theater in Oakland for providing a locationShutterbug Camera in Santa Rosa for discounted light rentalAll who helped me with accessibility and other support:Freddie FrancisAndy DuranLara Jane Ramborgere.I am super excited for you to experience the interviews when they are ready. It is amazing to have come this far since I first had the inspiration for Unshame Pain in 2016. Woo-hoo!Belated Happy Summer Solstice.More soon,Ma'ayan