A Film for Teens And Their Families
Bridging differences in a world of emotional and physical violence
Meet the Team
Dev Ross - Writer, Producer
Emmy Award
Humanitas Prize
Action in Children’s Television Award
Award-winning writer for Disney, Universal, Amazon, Nickelodeon, and Scholastic. Credits include Land Before Time sequels, Aladdin sequels, Disney Afternoon Darkwing Duck.
Shondra Jepperson - Composer, Songwriter, Producer
Juilliard Alumni
Award-winning songwriter, video & studio producer, editor, music designer, concert and musical theater performer.
Kate Yurka Spangler - Producer, Educator
Communication, Masters Degree
HS & College Communication Instructor
DGA Assistant Director, Credits Include Quantum Leap, Dead Again
CBS Newsmagazine Producer (San Francisco), Broadcast News (CBS Affiliate)
empower: abilities - Our Non-Profit Fiscal Receiver
We are delighted to announce that empower:abilities is partnering with WeirD Detention as fiscal receiver in order to facilitate our shared goals. Our focus is to achieve wins for all people. Your donation supports our film, gives you a tax deduction, and helps empower:abilities continue their mission in providing services for people with disabilities.