Capturing the Narrative: Art, Mental Health, and Storytelling with William Cook
03/18/25 • 62 min
Adela welcomes award-winning filmmaker William Cook to discuss their creative partnership and how art heals trauma. Cook shares his journey from Florida to LA, the making of his Western short film "Blood Money," and how a desert sandstorm became an unexpected creative element.
• Project Human's upcoming events include a September 2025 event, Quarterly Mental Health Day on September 7th, and an online fundraiser launch on July 26th
• Will Cook has won eight film festival awards and produced music videos for Ozzy Osbourne and Ministry
• "Blood Money," Cook's Western short film shot in a remote desert, was recently submitted to Cannes Film Festival
• The documentary they've worked on for years has evolved from focusing on trauma to celebrating growth and identity formation
• Their creative partnership demonstrates how "embracing the suck" turns challenges into opportunities
• Preparation matters in filmmaking, but flexibility is crucial when things inevitably go wrong on set
• Cook and Hittell will collaborate on a fashion shoot in the desert - coming full circle in their creative journey
• Behind every successful creative project is the willingness to adapt when original plans fall apart
Support Project Human by joining the community at projecthuman.us, subscribing to the podcast, and making a donation to help fund upcoming mental health initiatives including a documentary and three-day summit.
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Disclaimer: “The Artist Within Podcast” is for educational and informational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the content should not be considered medical advice. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider.
Adela welcomes award-winning filmmaker William Cook to discuss their creative partnership and how art heals trauma. Cook shares his journey from Florida to LA, the making of his Western short film "Blood Money," and how a desert sandstorm became an unexpected creative element.
• Project Human's upcoming events include a September 2025 event, Quarterly Mental Health Day on September 7th, and an online fundraiser launch on July 26th
• Will Cook has won eight film festival awards and produced music videos for Ozzy Osbourne and Ministry
• "Blood Money," Cook's Western short film shot in a remote desert, was recently submitted to Cannes Film Festival
• The documentary they've worked on for years has evolved from focusing on trauma to celebrating growth and identity formation
• Their creative partnership demonstrates how "embracing the suck" turns challenges into opportunities
• Preparation matters in filmmaking, but flexibility is crucial when things inevitably go wrong on set
• Cook and Hittell will collaborate on a fashion shoot in the desert - coming full circle in their creative journey
• Behind every successful creative project is the willingness to adapt when original plans fall apart
Support Project Human by joining the community at projecthuman.us, subscribing to the podcast, and making a donation to help fund upcoming mental health initiatives including a documentary and three-day summit.
Listen, follow, subscribe, and share! Join us in spreading the message of creativity and empowerment. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more inspiring content.
Website: https://www.phinc-ing.org/taw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/projecthumanincphinc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taw_theartistwithin_podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552201342590
Disclaimer: “The Artist Within Podcast” is for educational and informational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the content should not be considered medical advice. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider.
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Adela explores the power of creative expression through fashion, documentary filmmaking, and podcasting as tools for healing and self-discovery. She shares her journey of resilience, from navigating trauma to embracing multiple artistic mediums that helped shape her identity and purpose.
• Fashion as a sensory experience and form of self-expression
• Creating an entire dress in 24 hours for a film festival premiere
• The evolution of the "Define Your Narrative" documentary project
• Navigating significant health challenges while pursuing creative work
• Learning to become "the journalist of your own story"
• The concept that "eventuality is inevitable" in creative pursuits
• How one conversation can completely change your trajectory
• The importance of recognizing your accomplishments, especially during difficult times
• Building community through shared creative experiences
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Listen, follow, subscribe, and share! Join us in spreading the message of creativity and empowerment. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more inspiring content.
Website: https://www.phinc-ing.org/taw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/projecthumanincphinc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taw_theartistwithin_podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552201342590
Disclaimer: “The Artist Within Podcast” is for educational and informational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and the content should not be considered medical advice. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider.
The Artist Within Podcast - Capturing the Narrative: Art, Mental Health, and Storytelling with William Cook
Transcript
hello friends , welcome back to the artists within podcast . I am your host , adela hitel , and this podcast is produced and sponsored by project human think a new way to think , new way to think about mental health , new way to think about health , new way to think about being a human being . I can't wait to talk to you guys about so many new things in this episode , and our next
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