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Interview 12: Dr. Denise Wunderler, Vienna: Suddenly An Angel - Raising SUDC Awareness Through Film


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This interview 12 video for ⁨@wisdomforwannabes⁩  features an in-depth conversation between Dr. Denise Wunderler and Jackie Morreale, focusing on  @denisewunderler3578  Dr. Denise Wunderler's journey following the sudden unexplained death of her daughter, Vienna. The discussion covers the creation of the documentary "Vienna: Suddenly an Angel," directed by  @markoalbrecht  , and the challenges and triumphs of raising awareness for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), and the personal and professional impacts of this mission. This film has shown and won awards at  @GardenStateFilmFest  ,  @LongIslandFilmExpo ,  @NewHopeFilms1  festivals, and will soon be showing October 19 at  @ChelseafilmOrg . Dr. Wunderler shares insights into her nonprofit work, the #filmmaking process, and the importance of community support and resilience.

Takeaways:

- Dr. Wunderler emphasizes the importance of asking questions in new ventures.

- Volunteering at film festivals opened unexpected opportunities.

- The film 'Vienna: Suddenly an Angel' aims to raise awareness for SUDC.

- Community support has been crucial in the journey.

- The documentary was a collaborative effort with a small but dedicated team.

- Dr. Wunderler's mission is to inspire others to care about SUDC.

- The film includes personal and emotional moments to connect with the audience.

- Dr. Wunderler's nonprofit has donated over $30,000 to SUDC research.

- The documentary has received positive feedback and awards.

- Dr. Wunderler hopes to expand awareness and research for SUDC.Sound bites:

- "I want that person to care."

- "This is the year of the film."

- "I want people to know Vienna."

- "Ask lots of questions."

- "Volunteering opened doors."

- "It's about awareness."

- "Community support is vital."

- "A collaborative effort."

- "Inspire others to care."

- "Personal moments connect us."

- "The film has already received positive feedback and awards."

- "We're expanding awareness and research."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Denise Wunderler

01:47 The Journey of SUDC Awareness

04:34 Passions and Professional Life

06:37 The Impact of Family and Loss

08:35 Filmmaking and Creative Expression

11:12 Exploring Personal Interests and Inspirations

13:36 Travel Experiences and Cultural Connections

15:39 Sports, Coaching, and Life Lessons

17:29 Global Awareness for SUDC

22:25 The Journey of Creating a Film

35:15 Messages of Hope and Resilience

40:20 The Power of Community Support

41:11 Innovative Fundraising Strategies

43:00 Raising Awareness Through Merchandise

46:22 The Importance of Diverse Outreach

47:07 The Journey of Filmmaking

51:40 Collaboration and Teamwork in Film Production

57:37 Advice for Aspiring Nonprofit Leaders


Join us in this inspiring interview as we explore the themes of self-development and personal growth! 🌟 We discuss overcoming creative block and delve into how to be creative while embracing art and spirituality in our journeys. This educational video aims to spark innovation and SUDC awareness explained through uplifting conversations and insights.

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