CORE QUESTIONS
What DO We Know? and Who are WE to Tell You Anything? How authentic is the science in the film?We are not offering the ultimate solution to life’s mysteries, but inviting viewers to ask themselves the What do I Know? question and figure it out for themselves.

STRATEGIES TO "BRING CHANGE HOME"
How do we as individuals change the current paradigms and address power structures for positive social change.

William Arntz began his professional career as a research laser physicist, developing wave optics simulators for high energy lasing systems. After a few years of traveling he landed in San Francisco and began studying with his first spiritual teacher, Rama (a.k.a. Dr. Fredrick Lenz). Eventually the students were given the task of writing a software product/company whereupon William wrote “AutoSys” – a distributed event processor. He sold the company two years later and retired. He became interested in getting some of the principles gleaned from his decades of spiritual inquiry out to the general public. He realized he could satisfy a life long dream and use the software proceeds to make a movie. That movie started life as a small documentary about Spirit and Science, but grew in scope (and budget) and became What the BLEEP Do We Know!? Producing, scripting, and directing the film, What the BLEEP was completed in 2004 and went on to become a global phenomena, with well over 100 million viewers experiencing the BLEEP.Mr. Arntz then moved on to another film, targeted for a younger crowd, which develops some principles from BLEEP in an sociological, urban setting. The film, GhettoPhysics, and its companion book, addresses the daunting question of how a spiritual being navigates through a world obsessed with power, fame and riches.As the 10 year anniversary to BLEEP approached William became interested in what the intervening years had produced in the way of changes in science, spirituality and public acceptance of some of the idea put forth in that original movie. And so the long awaited follow up entitled: What the BLEEP – Now WHAT! has begun…

In her own words: A biography is a funny thing. You’re supposed to list all the wonderful things about yourself in a couple of paragraphs, wrapping it up as a personal sales pitch! It feels a little odd to me—especially since I wear so many hats (don’t we all). But here goes.

First and foremost I am a mom with two wonderful kids, Elora and Max. They are the light of my life and my world revolves around them! We love to garden, paint, create and cause as much of a rumpus as we can together.

I was a co-creator of the film, credited with co-writing, co-directing and producing. I was also a big part of the film’s distribution. I am also an author. I also co-authored the book What The Bleep Do We Know: Discovering the Endless Possibilities for Altering Your Everyday Reality. 

Oh, yes. I am also a blogger, a speaker, a screenwriter, and a consultant! Whew! That’s a lot of hats! But what I really am is a person—a woman, a mom, a human being trying to make sense of life. Exploring all the possibilities, evolving, changing, listening and being in this amazing reality we have all created together.

Mark Vicente was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1965. With a father in Radio and a mother in the Diplomatic Service, he rarely stayed in one place for very long. living in such diverse places as Portugal, Brazil, Canada, and the US. When it came to his life’s passion, he took his cue from his Grandfather who owned an advertising agency. Taking his first photograph at age 4 he soon developed a keen eye for visual storytelling. This led to his “professional” decision at age 13 that he wanted to make movies.

He got his first big break as Director of Photography on the musical, “SARAFINA ” starring Whoopi Goldberg. In 1992 he got the opportunity to go to Hollywood and shoot a picture for Disney entitled, “FATHERHOOD” starring Patrick Swayze. He amassed experience shooting another 14 feature films in the US. In 2000, he decided it was time to embrace his inevitable destiny as a director. He began directing and shooting commercials and documentaries that gave voice to his rebelliousness and politically incorrect sense of humor. The Rockumentary, “WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD”, produced by Linda Evans, takes to task organized religion and the lengths to which human beings will go to abuse minorities and specifically woman, in the name of God.

“What the Bleep do we Know” is his most recent project and it’s success has been astounding. The audience, which Hollywood never said existed, seems to have come out in their droves in support of the film. And his dream of creating cinema to uplift and inspire, is finally coming to fruition.

CORE QUESTIONS
How is a spiritual awakening possible in this day and age? If we accept interdependence as a reality, how far do our responsibilities extend and to whom to do they extend to?How do we confront the ego as we try to develop spiritual principals and apply them to our lives?Can a spiritual path be used to fight and conquer addictions?Can the ancient spiritual wisdom of the East be cultivated and applied to the modern Western world and ways?

"BRING CHANGE HOME"
Mndfulness meditation - a guided group exercise focusing on the breath, recognizing thoughts as they come up

Michael Imperioli is best known for his portrayal of Christopher Moltisanti on the acclaimed HBO series "The Sopranos," for which he won a Best Supporting Actor EMMY Award and was nominated for a GOLDEN GLOBE. In addition to his role as a cast member, he also wrote five episodes of the hit show.

Michael first came to the public's attention in the role of "Spider" in Martin Scorcese's GOODFELLAS. In his more than 30 film roles since, Michael has worked with acclaimed directors such as Spike Lee (JUNGLE FEVER, MALCOM X, CLOCKERS, GIRL 6, SUMMER OF SAM), the Hughes Brother's (DEAD PRESIDENTS), Nancy Savoka (HOUSEHOLD SAINTS), Gary Winnick (SWEET NOTHING, starring opposite Mira Sorvino), and Peter Jackson (the forthcoming LOVELY BONES). He was recently cast as a lead in "Life on Mars," which premiered on ABC in October.

As a writer, Michael has worked for Dimension and penned the screen adaptation of Mario Puzo's OMERTA for Miramax. He also wrote and executive produced SUMMER OF SAM. Working on the New York stage for over a decade, Michael has produced, directed and acted. Some of his work includes critically acclaimed performances in AVEN' U BOYS directed by Frederick Zollo, DISPLACED PERSONS (opposite Martha Plimpton), HALF DESERTED STREET, Seth Zvi Rosenfield's THE WRITING ON THE WALL, and LITTLE BLOOD BROTHER.

THE HUNGRY GHOSTS marks Michael's debut as a writer/director, and was written with many of his favorite actors and colleagues in mind.

WORKSHOP

Randy is the Founder, CEO & Chief Happiness Officer of Project Happiness and is co-author of the Project Happiness Handbook, an interactive journey that illustrates best practices in promoting social and emotional learning.To explore the question, “What brings lasting happiness?”, Randy produced a documentary film where students from three continents worked together on this quest, interviewing George Lucas, Richard Gere, neuroscientist Richard Davidson, and ultimately, the Dalai Lama.An experiential-learning curriculum grew from the film, integrating current research in positive psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness. These programs are being used in classrooms and youth programs globally.

WORKSHOP

CORE QUESTIONS
What does transformation look like? What does judgement/comparing do to others/to ourselves? How is life like a path and how do we choose the one right for us?
What is the nature of service/ the cycle of giving and receiving? What does it mean to be on pilgrimage?  How does it differ from a long hike? The tourist demands, the pilgrim is grateful - how does gratitude affect the perception of our experiences

STRATEGIES TO "BRING CHANGE HOME"
People can write out gratitude lists, look for little ways they can be of service to others, not only to friends and family, but to complete strangers and look for nothing in return. 
Walking meditation or a sitting meditation guides people to finding what their own Camino is, what their inner guidance is calling out for them to be or do, using visioning for their own creative endeavours.

Lydia began her career in the film business over 27 years ago and has produced for CNN,PBS and foreign television. She has worked in both production and in the camera department on major motion pictures commercials, and music videos all over the world. In 2008, Lydia walked the Camino, and has a deep understanding of the power of the pilgrimage and of the captivating stories waiting to be told.

Josh hails from Ann Arbor, where he earned a degree in Screenwriting from the University of Michigan. He's since worked as a copywriter, a cab driver, and a carpenter. SLOMO is his first documentary.

CORE QUESTIONS
The unique relationship and history between two controversial characters - Ram Dass and Timothy Leary- inevitably brings up several of society’s most perennial issues: the taboo of death and dying, the war on drug, repression of personal choice, the convergence of Eastern and Western thought.

STRATEGIES TO "BRING CHANGE HOME"
Society requires new perspectives to build a healthier relationship to how we live and how we die. How can we create the opportunity to shift this paradigm profoundly? How can we take this film to inspire deeper conversations and help that movement? What can we do in our communities?