Public Speaking
Interested in showing one of the films at your event or inviting Andrée as a speaker?
Request a FREE preview DVD of her films or contact us at: andree@andreecazabon.ca
If you are a current client, please contact us for your password and access to the CLIENT section on this site. There, you will find all necessary documentations, poster examples, graphics and photos for your event with Andrée or her films.
Testimonies
Andrée's presentation, particularly her willingness to share her experience was very moving. Her film heightened my awareness about youth living on the streets. This documentary is a living testimony of her and others capacity to overcome even the most difficult of life's circumstances. As our opening speaker, she scored 99% satisfaction on evaluation forms. Remarquable!"From Kennedy House Youth Services,
Markham, ON
In the winter I had the opportunity to view "Letters to a Street Child" as well as hear Andrée's two-hour keynote at the Committee of Youth Officers Conference in Niagara Falls to over 450 attendees. I appreciated having this opportunity. It is through films such as this one that we "the system" can potentially be motivated to make changes collectively in the lives of young people everywhere.Julie Webster,
Community Support Youth Worker,
Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth
Keynote Speaker
Why invite a filmmaker as a motivational keynote speaker?
Build up the 'event' factor into your event by bringing not only a keynote speaker but also one of her films (everyone loves films!).
This multi-media approach has consistently deepened the emotional impact of Cazabon's message on themes related specificaly to conference objectives.
Andrée Cazabon inspires audiences to make a difference in the lives of children and youth by stressing that we all have the potential to be that one person that plants the seed of change in others. She brings not only the experience of filming families and youth-at-risk for the past ten years but she also adds her reflections on her own journey as a former street-youth.
Her keynote addresses (and/or workshops) expand on the themes of her films and provide hands-on practical training for professionals in education, law enforcement, foster care, child protection and youth care work from the perspective of her own experiences and the youth in her films. Her passion for youth-at-risk transmits not only through her films but also in the insight she shares afterwards.
She can facilitate cross-sectoral discussions and provide hands-on tips on reaching out to youth and transforming communities.
Films have the power to take us in the shoes of someone we might not have understood fully. In an age of over-saturation of information, sometimes what has the most impact is the simple power of an emotional connection to a personal story, a story that will move us long after a conference or a class has ended and will help us act in a more meaningful way in our day to day work.
Andrée's personal experiences and the real-life stories in her films connects with audiences in a very different way that information alone ever could.
Professional Development with films
Each film can be customized for professional development and training on relevant themes for your specific event or audience. Depending on your needs, a short keynote address and Q & A discussion can follow the screening of Andrée's films or a more complete exploration of the related themes can be incorporated within a later participatory workshop.
Contact us for more information for a customized workshop OR see below for workshop ideas...
Andrée Cazabon's films and conferences are for the public at-large also. Invite the filmmaker or use her films for an evening of awareness and discussion in your community.
Keynotes and workshops are also for youth events
Andrée Cazabon is as comfortable presenting to youth as she is with professionals...
In fact, she can't make up her mind whether she is happiest when inspiring youth or when she is offering hands-on tools for the incredible adults who look after youth on a daily basis.... so until she figures it out.... she very much enjoys both groups.... and even more so when they are both present, together!
Letters to a Street Child & the Letters of Hope project
Watch the inspirational true story of former street-kid turned filmmaker, Andrée Cazabon and hear her keynote address on what helps youth and families through times of crisis from one who has lived it.
The 25-minute film made for CBC Television is a moving testimony to the power of change within all of us. The film can be followed by the "Letters of Hope for youth project" or a professional development workshop on youth-at-risk interventions for professionals and educators.
Inspiring Reconciliation with First Nations
3rd World Canada depicts the on-going 3rd World conditions on First Nations reserves and its impact on children.
This participatory workshop expands on the 47-minute documentary by offering a keynote address and / or follow-up workshop. Themes such as 'truth & reconciliation' and every day actions we can all undertake to promote harmony are explored through mulit-media and group work.
This workshop can also be co-facilitated with participant(s) featured in the film.
The full version of the documentary can be shown within the workshops or selected clips, depending on time constaints and objectives.
Workshop with the documentary Wards of the Crown
For a more in-depth discussion and group workshop on youth ageing out of government care, Successful Transitions to Adulthood explores the importance of connecting children and youth to relationships before they exit the child welfare system. De-bunking the myth that youth can parent themselves at age 16 or 18, the workshop invites small group discusssions and hands-on solutions regarding transitions towards adulthood for youth in care. The importance of education and relationships are explored in the film and the worskop.
This workshop can be tailored to any professional group working with youth in care, be it from the education, justice or front line sectors.
A fresh perspective on homelessness
Family on the Edge tells the moving story of one father's struggle to hang on to his kids while living in a homeless shelter. The film is also a powerful testimony to front-line professionals.
A workshop with the filmmaker (and possibly the father in the film) can offer participants the chance to hear first-hand what works from two former homeless people. Be inspired to make a difference with the families-at-risk in your community.
Add media exposure to your event
If you are interested in reaching out to the media, consider asking Andrée to help you connect with your local media through her experience in media relations.
Clips of her films, ready-made press releases and media-quality images are available. You can find these in the CLIENT SIGN-IN section when booking Andrée Cazabon for your event.
During your event, you can also book Andrée to speak to the media about your event and the issues relevant to your community and work.
Andrée Cazabon speaks for free
Every year, Andrée volunteers her films and her message to a handful of events. Her preference is to speak to youth and students, particularly youth on the streets, in institutions or lock-up facilities. If you would like Andrée to donate her time, briefly describe your event and request.
Policy & Code of Conduct
Andrée Cazabon respects all confidentiality clauses of her clients and the children and families they work with.
Andrée follows the code of ethics outlined for professional speakers by the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and will provide a full refund of her fees (excluding travel costs) if the client is not completly satisfied by her message or her professionalism.
Cazabon's professional memberships include: the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC), le Front des Réalisateurs Indépendent (FRIC) as well as the Academy of Film and Television. Altough she is not an active member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, she adheres to their code of conduct and honours their professional pledge.