Imagine a world free from violence against women.
'Imagine' Video Series by Aura Freedom
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About the Imagine video series
Violence against women is affecting every single aspect of life in Canada.
Aura Freedom’s Imagine video series takes viewers on a journey through the impact of male violence against women – not only on survivors and their families – but on society as a whole.
From housing and healthcare, to education and the economy, violence against women is impacting families, communities, and entire countries. So, when we work to end violence against women, we are actually working to see our communities – and country – thrive.
We’re not waiting anymore.
The Imagine video series is part of Aura Freedom’s wider Relentless Resilience movement to end gender-based violence in Canada.
What does violence against women look like in Canada? I want to learn more.
What does human/sex trafficking look like in Canada?
The genocide of violence against Indigenous women and girls
Why does violence against women happen? What are the root causes?
Get Help in Toronto/Canada
Emergency numbers, safety planning info, and other resources for survivors of gender-based violence.
How is VAW impacting my community?
Explore the rarely-discussed connection between gender-based violence, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and life as we know it. A powerful eye opener for anyone working to end violence against women and girls.
Learn more about the Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto
What about the role men and boys?
Men and boys must be part of the change and have a huge role to play. Discover resources from our friends at White Ribbon and learn how to become an ally in the movement to end violence against women and girls.
The Imagine series is a collaborative, community effort.
From script writing and acting, to music mixing and production, we are so grateful to the grassroots advocates, frontline workers, shelter staff, creative minds, youth and survivors who contributed their expertise and brilliance to this video series.
Consulting Team
In alphabetical order:
- Melissa Compton – Indigenous educator, former frontline worker, gender-based violence and sex trafficking prevention worker and advocate
- Asha Dahir – community advocate, gender-based violence and sex trafficking prevention worker
- Nikki Dube – frontline social worker, trauma counsellor, feminist activist, gender-based violence and sex trafficking prevention worker
- Pamela Hart – Executive Director of Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto
- Jocelyn Kagige – Indigenous community wellness worker, advocate and artist
- Tashin Rodoshi – community advocate, GBV prevention
- Women’s Habitat domestic violence shelter
- Survivors who wish to remain anonymous
- Aura Freedom’s Board of Directors & Advisory Board Members
Creative and Production Teams
Creative Team:
Creative Direction, Copywriting & Script Writing: Marissa Kokkoros
Indigenous Script Writing & Cultural Safety: Melissa Compton and Pamela Hart
Graphic Design: Marianna Sciortino
Campaign Management Input: Jennifer FeijoProduction Team:
Too Many Cooks Productions
Producer: Carlo Vitelli
Writer/Field Producer: Massimo Pagliaroli
Writer/Director: Antonino Pruiti
Camera/Editor: Cris Donciulescu
Mixer: Deanna MaranoMusic:
Time Passes By
Composer: Dan Philipson
Native Way (Native American)
Composer: David Ternyik
Chippewa Travellers
Composer: Justin DelormeCast and Extras
In alphabetical order:
- Melissa Compton
- Asha Dahir
- Lorelei Eccleston
- Jocelyn Kagige
- Alexandra Kokkoros
- John Kokkoros
- Marissa Kokkoros
- Melanie Stevens
- Melissa Stevens
- Bella, Ethan & Gioia
