Jack Creek Productions

all that is necessary. 

What if men were included in the conversation about violence against women. Wouldn't it be refreshing to hear men speak up and speak out about this community issue in an inspiring, impactful way? Let's hear from some very thoughtful men and let's all talk. Saving Grace, the amazing non profit from Bend, Oregon, has been involving men in the conversation since 2003. The time is now.

Let's get men's voices involved. A short PSA giving voice to a young man who is very passionate about ending domestic violence. Its time we all talked. Made for the amazing non profit Saving Grace from Bend, Oregon.

Men talk about Domestic Violence.  30 seconds giving voice to a very thoughtful young man about ending domestic violence. 

Made for the amazing non profit Saving Grace, of Bend, Oregon.

Joe.  

A short PSA for the amazing non profit Saving Grace. Joe talks about a mentor he's found in Dave and what Dave has given him.

behavior is communication.  

the story of an autistic boy, a woman in late stage cancer and a young woman fighting a very rare illness who find a special place to go every week, bringing spark back to their life. Made for the amazing non profit: Healing Reins, of Bend, Oregon.

Healing Reins. A sweet look at a young woman with courage and a big heart who is achieving her goals while living with Cerebral Palsy, an amazing wheelchair bound lady who gains legs to walk on, and a bright little girl with Apraxia whose smile you can see all the way across the arena!

A beautiful and inspiring story made for St. Charles Hospital about a kid named Jackson who gets his nutrition through IVs and a girl named Abby who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes this summer.

The amazing stories of Cassie and Edlyn, two survivors brave enough to move beyond their own stories and in turn, help themselves and so many others.

Sherry. 30 sec. PSA.  Sherry tells her amazing story of how she became a survivor and helps her kids regain their sense of freedom again.

Edlyn. A 30 sec. PSA created for the amazing non profit Saving Grace. Edlyn fights back to reclaim her life and then turns around and helps so many others do the same.

Total Wonder.  Through counseling sessions and open hearted interviews, domestic violence survivor, Amy, speaks about her amazing healing process. Her daughter Evie participates in "sand tray" therapy and Amy's partner opens up about how awesome Saving Grace (and Amy) really is.

Evie, a very dear child, participates in the amazing free counseling services offered by Saving Grace in Bend, Oregon. "Sand Tray" is just one of the many modalities offered to kids to work through surviving violence at home, without ever having to say very much if they don't want to. Evie on the other hand, likes to talk. 

Amy.  Domestic violence survivor, Amy, speaks openly and beautifully about how much the free Saving Grace therapy program helped her take a step closer to happiness for her and her children.

Meet Moses, a teenager working through addiction. See how therapeutic riding at Healing Reins, in Bend, Oregon, is helping him conquer his reliance on substances to feel happy, self confident and proud of himself.

Meet Kim, a veteran living with PTSD. See how therapeutic riding at Healing Reins, in Bend, Oregon, is helping her transform her fears into courage and strength.

Meet Jack, a child living with cerebral palsy. See how therapeutic riding at Healing Reins, in Bend, Oregon, is helping him improve his balance, confidence and general way of being in the world.

Stroke Survive.  Stroke survivors speak candidly and bravely about their stroke experience, the amazing team at St. Charles ER and Rehab and their ability to thrive in the midst of immense difficulty. Made for the non profit, St. Charles Foundation of Bend, Oregon.

we accept anyone.  There are so many able-bodied horse facilities in Central Oregon but this barn accepts anyone. Jayden, a boy born in China without arms; Anabella, diagnosed with autism and downs syndrome, was born with her kneecaps on the sides of her knees; and Jacob, a teen living in residential addiction treatment - all tell their story in their own completely touching way. A short video made for the amazing non profit Healing Reins in Bend, Oregon.

child survive.  

A few brave kids share their perspective of growing up with domestic violence, how they got out of it, made use of services and began marching up the path of self development again. Another film made for Saving Grace, the amazing non profit in Bend, Oregon.

follow me.  The story of the NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) Follow up Clinic.

you can't lie to a horse.

The video tells the story of Kimberly, a VET who developed PTSD as a child, as she learns to cope with her reactivity to the "outside world".

ancestree herbals.  

This is the story of Tyler McGrath's organic medicinal herb farm.  Wildcrafting, permaculture and food foresting.  

I like to remind my patients.  This is a 30 sec. PSA made for Saving Grace of Central Oregon.

two plates of spaghetti.  This is the story of rape survivors who tell their story with so much strength, it is awe inspiring.  Made for the great non profit Saving Grace, of Central Oregon.

follow your heart.  A video made for St. Charles foundation to support St. Charles Hospital and its heart healthy programs.

thirty eight miles.  A video made about Mary's Place, a program of Saving Grace of Central Oregon.  One of the dads used to walk 38 miles to see his little girl at Mary's Place, a supervised visitation center in Bend, Oregon.  The formerly unhealthy fathers tell their stories of growth with awe inspiring humility.

Shot for the amazing non profit: Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in Central Oregon. Here are just a few stories from behind their barn doors. Jack is a 7 year old with Cerebral Palsy. David was an active high tech consultant who was in a head on collision with a driver who was texting. Moses is a teenager with a difficult past. Aseir, Hannah May, and Hope are just three horses that happen to be helping their riders heal.

walnuts cracking in my brain. Made for St. Charles Foundation in support of St. Charles Emergency department.  The story of 3 amazing survivors, each one illustrating how the hospital is truly a world class operation.

snow.  A beautiful short film shot for House on Metolius of Camp Sherman, Oregon.

slow time.  A short piece about slowing down on the Metolius River.  Shot for House on Metolius of Camp Sherman, OR.

homeless courageous change. Shot for Bend Community Center of Bend Oregon.  A lovely story video revealing how people grow and change. The beautiful black and white photography is by Jill Rosell.

warrior forever.  A film made for Saving Grace of Central Oregon about domestic violence.  These brave women tell their stories reminding us how resilient human beings can be.

my saving grace.  A short video made for Saving Grace of Central Oregon describing the many forms that domestic violence can take.  An inspiring tale told in the women's own words.

queen bee.  A short video made for Queen Bee Creations of Portland Oregon.  Rebecca Pearcy speaks candidly about how she got started.

if the trees could speak.  A short video made for the Camp Sherman Historical Society. The older generation speaks about the early days of the magical Metolius River basin and what makes it so special.

cinder pit blue.  A 16mm color cowgirl film I made in college. Filmed at the Bar L Ranch in Camp Sherman, Oregon.