Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) will be working with a documentary film crew to produce a short film on living with congenital hyperinsulinism. The purpose of the film is to increase awareness of the condition. The film will be part of our public awareness campaign.
This is a casting call for the film! We are looking for three different families/individuals to share what their life is like with congenital hyperinsulinism, both challenges and triumphs, including their diagnosis story. For instance, one family might have a child or adult who has experienced developmental delays and disabilities resulting from prolonged hypoglycemia. Another family or story could be about a child or an adult with HI might who was diagnosed right away and who has not experienced developmental delay or disabilities. One story might focus on a young child and their family, another on teenager, and another on an adult. Our goal is to share what families and individuals experience with this condition.
The actual filming of the documentary film will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark just before, just after, or during the time of our CHI Family Conference, May 8-10, 2025. There is the possibility of travel and hotel expenses being covered if your story is chosen.
If you would like to be considered to be in the film, please send a one-minute (it doesn’t have to be exactly one-minute) video that introduces us to your story. You can include any family members you would like, or you can do this on your own.
Please send your short film clip to [email protected] with your name and contact information by Friday, February 7.
This film project is funded by the LightCure Project (Funded by the European Union LightCure 101080327). Learn more about it here: https://congenitalhi.org/lightcure/
Thanks so much for considering this!
