Therapeutic Rec Dept. Assists Autism & Bullying Film Maker

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION DEPARTMENT ASSISTS

AUTISM & BULLYING FILM MAKER

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation Department has partnered with Tony Kennette, owner of KennetteProductions.com. in the upcoming production of Freeman Velocity; a film on autism and bullying.

Kennette has been sharing his film making skills with youngsters for almost a decade, most recently with children enrolled in the Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic Recreation Movie Makers program. In the program, students with developmental disabilities, more specifically autism, explore the many facets and magic of movie making, learning terminology, production protocol, think-tanking story ideas, and many other aspects of filmmaking.

To be shot on location in Somerville over the summer, the film will offer Therapeutic Recreation students involved in the Movie Makers and theater programs the opportunity to appear in the film. In addition, Therapeutic Recreation staff will share their knowledge and understanding of autism to assist in character development.

Kennette’s involvement in the Movie Makes program has assisted staff in reaching the goals of increasing self- esteem, increasing communication skills, developing imagination and creativity skills, learning how to step outside the comfort zone and be someone different, appropriately expressing feelings and emotions, and learning to be a part of a team.

For more information about Movie Makers and other programs offered the Somerset County Park Commission, TR department please call 908-526-5650 or visit www.somersetcountyparks.org. Information about the film can be found on www.Kickstarter.com