Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.

Carrie Fisher

Actress, Author

WHAT IS BIPOLAR DISORDER?

This illness is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. These moods range from periods of extremely “up,” elated, and energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very sad, “down,” or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes).

Bipolar 1 Disorder is defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well, typically lasting at least 2 weeks. Bipolar 2 Disorder is defined by a pattern of depressive periods and less intense episodes of mania.

THE COMPANIES

FIRE STARTER STUDIOS

PRODUCTION COMPANY

A 2-time Primetime Emmy nominated production company specializing in animation, documentary, digital, scripted, commercial, and branded content.

With a rich history of documentary storytelling, Fire Starter Studios transcends tradition with BECOMING to expand the virtual reality medium for a greater purpose.

DIGITAL DOMAIN

Visual Effects & Animation

A creative force in visual effects and media applications, Digital Domain has brought artistry and technology to hundreds of motion pictures, commercials, video games, music videos and virtual reality experiences.

THE TEAM

PAUL DALIO

DIRECTOR

Director of the acclaimed feature film “Touched with Fire” about two people with bipolar disorder falling in love.

Vocal about his own Bipolar Disorder.

RACHEL KLEIN

PRODUCER

CEO and Co-Founder of Fire Starter Studios, Rachel is a 2-time Primetime Emmy nominated director and producer.

JEREMY ALTER

PRODUCER

Producer of acclaimed bipolar feature film “Touched with Fire” (starring Katie Holmes) and former Producer for Director David Lynch

JOHN CANNING

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Former VP of Interactive for NBC/Universal, current Executive Producer at Digital Domain and VP/Chair of the Producers Guild of America New Media Council

KIMBERLY AUSTIN

PRODUCER

President and Co-Founder of Fire Starter Studios, Kimberly is a 2-time Primetime Emmy nominated writer and producer.

I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.

Maya Angelou

Poet, Author, Activist