4/05/12

People vrs. The State of Illusion

Austin Vickers

Show Description:

Can People Really Change?

Good movies are based on the successful attempt to tell a story.  People v. The State of Illusion takes you further, by making you part of the story being told.  This film, by Austin Vickers, questions the very nature of reality, and through an examination of our perceptions, beliefs and imagination, makes you both judge and jury in what will be the most important trial you will ever witness.  This must-see psychological movie includes, as expert witnesses, some of the nation’s leading thinkers in the fields of neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology, quantum physics, and consciousness theory, including Dr. Thomas Moore, Dr. Candace Pert, Debbie Ford, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Robert Jahn, Dr. Peter Senge, Brenda Dunne, and Dr. Michael Vandermark.

People v The State Of Illusion, directed by Scott Cervine and written and produced by Austin Vickers, is set in the notorious “Old Main Prison” of the New Mexico State Penitentiary, and tells the story of Aaron Roberts, a single father who is arrested and tried on charges following an incident that claims the life of a woman.  He is convicted and sent to prison, and his daughter becomes a ward of the state.  While there, an attorney learns of her plight and the story of her father, and decides to represent her in an emotionally-compelling case against the State.  It is an inspiring movie that will wake you up to the power of your imagination, encourage your hope and elevate your spirit.

http://www.thestateofillusion.com

Guest Bio:
People v. The State of Illusion is Austin’s first venture into film writing and producing. Based on his experience as a trial lawyer, Austin conceived the idea for the film as a way of illustrating the trial of life that each of us must go through. The expert witnesses included in the film are all individuals whose writings over the years in one way or another have shaped or touched Austin and have contributed to the perspective and approach to life that Austin now teaches in his own programs. After creating the idea for the film, Austin went on the road with a film crew and over a 6 month period met with each of the experts and engaged them in a provocative and in-depth interview regarding a variety of topics about life and their perspectives. He then wrote a script for the film, intricately weaving the segments of the interviews that appear in the film today. He then went in search of a Director to bring his idea to life, and life brought him Scott Cervine. Scott brought with him many great ideas and guidance on how to bring the philosophy that Austin had captured in his interviews to life. Austin then wrote the narrative for the film, and Scott went to work bringing that narrative to life by finding amazing set locations, great actors to fill the roles, and creative art direction that gives the film its color and soul. Twelve months later, People v. The State of Illusion is the brilliant culmination of their collaboration. Based on his work in this film and his newly found passion for making movies, Austin launched Exalt Films, a production company committed to writing and producing films designed to elevate and exalt the human spirit.