The office at “Bullied to Silence” is extremely busy with lots of exciting news to be released soon!

Quick updates: * “B2S” being requested internationally; be sure to “Host a Screening” at your school or organization;
* NEW “Bullied to Silence” website coming soon;
* Discounted “B2S” products at www.bulliedtosilence.com;
* “B2S” soundtrack CD will release soon with all your favorite songs from the film including full versions of Suzie Schomaker’s “Leap of Faith” and “Morningstar”; Dalton Letorney, Brett Loewenstern, Amanda McCarthy, Michael and Marisa, Hayley Reardon and The Veayo Twins!
Please be sure you are signed up for the e-letter so you know the most current updates. Sign up at www.bulliedtosilence.com TODAY!

Numerous requests from schools and companies are coming in for screenings of “Bullied to Silence.” We are currently considering licensing and distribution options that will allow it to be shared with as many people as possible. Here’s just one testimonial of why we know that this film needs to be seen by everyone:

“Bullied to Silence” should be required viewing for every child, teen, adolescent and their families. If an entire generation saw this film, bullying may be a thing of the past! Such powerful stories; such emotion; and such bravery for these victims to tell their stories. Filmmakers Tami Pivnick and Susan Broude have made a deeply moving and compelling film filled with hope, inspiration and love. (more…)

Chosen from over 2600 films, “Bullied to Silence” will premiere on April 16th!

Tickets will be available on March 12th at www.bifilmfestival.com. Plan now for your school to bring a group. Talk to your friends, relatives and neighbors. This is a film not to be missed. View the trailer for”Bullied to Silence” and visit Boston Int’l Film Festival.  Please sign up for our e-letter to get the most updated information about the exciting journey “Bullied
to Silence” is about to begin!

Scott Hirschfeld and others in the Education Division of the Anti-Defamation League honored us by reviewing the “rough cut” of
“Bullied to Silence.” Scott commented, “We found many of the stories in the film to be quite moving, and the message of respect and inclusion definitely resonated for us. I also want to acknowledge that the film has many wonderful elements and that it makes an important contribution to the national dialogue around bullying.”

1. Just get over it.
2. Call the bully names back.
3. Don’t be such a sissy.
4. Hit the bully.
5. It’s a phase, the bully will outgrow it.
6. Sticks and Stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.
7. Try to fit in more.

(c) 2012 Susan Broude, Purple People Inc., Dog Eats Hat Productions,
www.bulliedtosilence.com

Tami Pivnick, Editor/Director and Susan Broude, Writer/Producer have announced that things are progressing well toward the completion of “Bullied to Silence.” First, Tami and Susan will be going to L.A. to complete the color and sound mastering process. There is a lot of excitement building… please keep checking for announcements of the World Premiere of “Bullied to Silence!”

We have all been so busy with working to get “Bullied to Silence” completed for early 2012 release… and we know all of you have been busy with the holidays so- GREAT NEWS: The deadline to enter the essay contesst, “Bullied to Silence” Grateful to Be Born this Way has been EXTENDED. (more…)

The feature documentary, “Bullied to Silence” is in post production releasing early 2012.  To celebrate its upcoming release, we invite you to participate in our gratefulness for all who have shared their stories and have joined with us to Be the Change.  We all are able to change verbal bullying by not using hateful or hurtul words in person or on the internet.To celebrate how SPECIAL you are, whether bullied in the past, currently, or never (thankfully), we ask that you write a one-page typed letter about what makes you SPECIAL and PROUD you were BORN THIS WAY.
THREE WINNERS will be chosen to receive a special experience that will allow him/her to share what makes him/her SPECIAL and PROUD to be BORN THIS WAY.
We are ALL SPECIAL and UNIQUE so please share WHY YOU ARE. (more…)

Sedona Pride, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has joined with “Bullied to Silence” to raise funds for the film while “Bullied to Silence” helps to ensure a successful Sedona Pride Event on Sept. 16th and
17th in Sedona, AZ by providing a portion of your donations to Sedona Pride.

Tax deductible contributions may be made payable to Sedona Pride with benefits to be received by both groups.
Please make your checks payable to:
SEDONA PRIDE
Please put “Bullied to Silence” in the MEMO section of your check
send to: Purple People/ PO Box 3194/ Sedona, AZ 86340.
You will promptly receive a donation letter for your tax records.

Susan and Tami thank ALL of you and Sedona Pride for your support.

“Bullied to Silence” began production on March 4, 2011. After almost three months of filming interviews, events and involving dozens of people and their stories, we will be wrapping production shortly.
The journey has been amazing… filled with exclusive interviews from Tyler Clementi’s family, teen musicians who are writing songs with an anti-bullying message as some overcome the hurt and challenge of being bullied, role models from the sports, musical, art, professional, political worlds- both youth and adult- speaking on their experiences with bullying and what they are doing to stop the hurtful and hateful words now. (more…)

Bullied to Silence a feature documentary is being produced by Dog Eats Hat Productions in association with Purple People Inc. Please visit Bullied to Silence for all the information about this important and timely film, to be released Fall 2011.

Please come join us to see our award-winning documentary short!
Monday, Feb. 21st at 2pm at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, Program 10 and
Friday, Feb. 25th at 12:10 pm at Harkins 6, Theatre 2, Program 107

We precede “Composed,” a feature documentary that SIFF says is “VERY GOOD.”
Tickets are available at the Box Office next to the M&I Bank on 89 A (where the VIP Lounge is) or on-line at http://sedonafilmfestival.org

A shipment of 552 copies of “Purple Love” and “Purple Puppy” left Arizona today headed for New Orleans to surprise students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5 with a special gift this holiday season.

In Memory of the lives lost in New Orleans 5 years ago from Hurricane Katrina, Purple People and award-winning author, Susan Faith, are donating 552 books to J.F. Gauthier Elem School. (more…)

Wear Purple – that’s the message being sent out virally, via Facebook and Twitter, asking people to show support for the gay community. It follows the deaths of six young gay men, in recent months, who have taken their lives due to homophobic abuse. Named “Spirit Day”, the event hopes to show LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) youth that they are accepted for who they are, regardless of their sexual preference.

I never thought that I would get “worked up” over a singing competition. However, American Idol, this season, is much more than a mere singing competition. It’s the representation of acceptance of diversity vs. acceptance of the boy next door. (more…)