Deaf Man Hears for First Time at American Film Market

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- A deaf man takes a chance on a risky surgery in hopes of hearing for the first time in his life. The award-winning documentary film FROM SILENCE TO SOUND (WINNER - Best Inspirational Documentary, New York International Independent Film & Video Festival), from Brooklyn Girl Productions, teams up with Cinesouq at this year's American Film Market (AFM), which starts today and runs through Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Santa Monica, California.

FROM SILENCE TO SOUND is an extraordinary film that documents the quintessential life-changing moment of Justin Garrett, a man who has been profoundly deaf since birth, making history as the first recipient of a bilateral, or double, cochlear implant in Oklahoma on March 13, 2006. Prior to the surgery, Justin had less than two percent hearing in both ears. Today he has nearly 98 percent hearing, thanks to the miracles of modern medical technology delivered via his Nucleus® cochlear implants made by industry leader Cochlear™.

FROM SILENCE TO SOUND is available for licensing through Cinesouq, which is owned and operated by Hollywood Wizard LLC, a member of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA). Cinesouq's office during AFM is located at the Loews Hotel, 1700 Ocean Avenue, Suite 501, Santa Monica, California 90401. The award-winning documentary is available online for private screening to registered buyers at http://www.cinesouq.com/movie/from-silence-to-sound. Total running time: 48 minutes. English subtitles.

Synopsis:

Director Chase Matthews offers this moving documentary about Justin Garrett, a completely deaf young man who agreed to undergo radical cochlear implant surgery that could possibly make him hear for the first time. Matthews follows Justin as he prepares for, submits to and recovers from the high-stakes surgery. Success will reverse Justin's condition, but failure will irrevocably destine him to a lifetime of total silence.

Awards & Accolades:

• WINNER - Best Inspirational Documentary (New York International Independent Film & Video Festival)
• WINNER - Best North American Documentary (International Film Festival Egypt)
• WINNER - Best Documentary USA (Everglades International Film Festival)
• BEST DOCUMENTARY nominee (Trail Dance Film Festival)
• BEST DOCUMENTARY nominee (International Film Festival South Africa)

More information is available at http://www.fromsilencetosound.com

ABOUT BROOKLYN GIRL PRODUCTIONS

Brooklyn Girl Productions is a knockout production company™. We produce films, commercials and multimedia with high production value, a sense of humor, and a smile. Our mission is to entertain and empower people through our various artistic endeavors, while creating a positive environment both on and off the set. To reduce the impact of our productions on the earth, we are committed to a green philosophy from start to finish on each and every project. We love what we do, why wouldn't we? For more information, visit http://www.brooklyngirlproductions.com.

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SOURCE Brooklyn Girl Productions