Authority Magazine: Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became A Filmmaker
Authority Magazine interviews writer/producer Sarah Padbury about her journey from advocating for children through adoption to writing and producing the film IZIDOR.
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Grit Daily: Conversation with Indie Filmmaker David Kabbe
Grit Daily interviews director David Kabbe about the struggle to secure funding for independent films and the use of AI to augment animation.
Romania Insider: A Romanian orphanage survivor’s path to healing in IZIDOR, a short film
Romania Insider interviews producer Izidor Ruckel, director David Kabbe, and lead actress Sarah Padbury about the new short film, IZIDOR.
“All of Life” Podcast: The Power of Belonging
Sarah Padbury, producer and writer of the short film IZIDOR, participates in a panel discussion on belonging and hospitality on the “All of Life” podcast at Redemption Church Tempe (Arizona).
“Your Day Brighter” Podcast: Izidor Ruckel’s Incredible Journey to Healing
Tracey Tiernan interviews orphan advocate Izidor Ruckel and screenwriter Sarah Padbury on her podcast, “Your day brighter: Real reasons to have hope in this world.” The duo discuss how they met, Izidor’s journey from orphan to advocate, and how they are producing a limited series based on his life story that they hope will change…
The Atlantic: Can an unloved child learn to love?
The Atlantic takes a deep dive into Izidor Ruckel’s story of surviving a horrific Romanian orphanage. Presenting comprehensive analysis of institutionalized children from experts, the almost 9,000-word story is the most in-depth look to date of what he and tens of thousands of Romanian orphans endured under Nicolae Ceaușescu’s Communist regime. Read The Atlantic article…
