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What If? The Movie to be shown at The Monaco International Film Festival!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:41:00 +0000

Can you believe it?! I can!

What If? The Movie has been accepted for showing at The Monaco International Film Festival from December 3-December 9, 2009!

In less than 2 weeks, myself, along with our Creator extraordinaire, James A Sinclair, will be boarding a plane for beautiful Monaco! I can barely contain my nervous excitement and I want to thank everyone who continues to support our vision with What If? The Movie!

I will be updating everyone of our MIFF adventures via my new blog @ http://mercedescagrant.wordpress.com/

The Angel Film Awards!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:33:00 +0000

We have recently submitted What If? The Movie to the 6th Annual Monaco International Film Festival - The Angel Film Awards in Monte Carlo!

In the best interests of myself and the success of our film, I am already planning this trip...! Visualization is key!

muchlove, Mercedes

What If? The Movie featured in Elevated Existence Magazine!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:30:00 +0000

We are very proud and excited to announce that What If? The Movie is featured in this month's Elevated Existence Magazine !

Elevated Existence has featured such prominent figures as Deepak Chopra and mogul, Russell Simmons. Be sure to check it out online or on your newstand today!

What If? The Movie Screening Fabulosity!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:34:00 +0000

The screenings of What If? The Movie in Calgary, Alberta, Canada went over with great success!

What If? The Movie is positively affecting change around the globe and I am so proud and excited to be apart of this revolution in thought!

Check it out for yourself at www.whatifthemovie.tv/?Click=192

What If? The Movie Premiere Cinematic Screening in Calgary, Alberta, Canada!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Hello everyone! As you may or may not know, What If? The Movie was released on January 1st, 2009 and has since garnerned extremely positive reviews from its viewers! Even before the film was released, What If? The Movie film clips on YouTube had been seen by over 200,000 viewers worldwide!

We are thrilled to announce a series of cinematic screenings that will be open to the public in Calgary. The first Premiere Screening of the film will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 6:00pm at the Unity Church of Calgary: 2035 26A Street SW. One of the film's onscreen guests will be appearing, Ashleigh Whitworth and she will be participating in a question and answer session following the film! The price of the first screening is $20. Two more film screenings will follow on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm, also at The Unity Church of Calgary. These viewings will be $12.

Copies of What If? The Movie will be available at the screenings in limited quantities and tickets for the screenings can be purchased at http://www.evolvingdoors.ca/

Even if you have already purchased and viewed the film from http://www.whatifthemovie.tv/?Click=192 , these special screenings will allow you the opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals!

Thank you to everyone for their continued support and remember to check out http://www.whatifthemovie.tv/?Click=192 to purchase and view What If? The Movie and view the trailer as well!

Future international cinematic screenings are in the works! If you wish to screen What If? The Movie in your hometown, please contact James A. Sinclair at jamesasinclair@lwipictures.tv or contact him at 310-881-0509!

Love and Light,

Mercedes Grant

M.Grant Consulting for What If? The Movie and LWI Pictures, LC

Writer. Researcher. Associate Producer

310-881-0509 ext. 3

research@whatifthemovie.tv

In Awe - photo by Mercedes Grant copyright 2008-2009

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:09:00 +0000

This photo was taken last summer in the Queen Charlotte Islands, a remote and stunningly beautiful area of Northern British Columbia, in Canada. I am always mesmerized by this photo and struck by its intensity. It is definitely one of the most amazing places I have had the pleasure to travel too.

For the love of Documentary Film: Man on Wire

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:56:00 +0000

While my guilt for not seeing Man on Wire long ago is palpable, my adoration for the film is even stronger.

If you are not aware, an incredibly ambitious man named Phillip Petit, decided in the summer of 1974, along with a very dedicated team, to wire walk across the World Trade Centre towers in New York City, USA. The subject of Man on Wire is Petit's incredible journey to walk the tight rope across the Twin Towers and in doing so, create a marvelous spectacle that was never to be repeated.

The most wondrous effect that this film had on me was in part due to Petit's fascinating gift to dance upon a high wire with the ease and grace of a feline and the strength of a being who knows inherently, that this is the path his life was meant to choose.

Regardless of any outside opinion's on Petit's choice of artistic expression, he rose above all judgements by instilling a sense of awe and wonder from anyone to happen to watch his high wire act. In Petit's face, you can see a concentration that nearly belies mortal comprehension; a mixture of utter mind and body power and pure, unadulterated joy.

The power of Petit's mind so obviously plays a huge role in his attempts and successes at wire walking, that I immediately recognized this human being as someone who has conquered their fears and in turn, has made the impossible, possible!

Man on Wire has earned the distinction of Best Documentary Film contender for this year's Oscar ceremonies and rightly so. It is very exciting to see that the masses are beginning to embrace this type of thinking, where nothing is impossible and to think so only limits what we think we can actually do: which, by the way, is anything! I am thrilled to share Man on Wire with everyone and to showcase it as a film of the future, along with What If? The Movie, What The Bleep Do We Know, The Beautiful Truth (to be released very soon) and The Secret, amongst a plethora of others.

What If? The Movie - Interview with Creator James A Sinclair by Jenny Mannion

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:54:00 +0000

James A Sinclair, Creator of What If? The Movie and a dear friend of mine, gave a compelling and truly inspiring interview with fellow blogger and mind/body coach, specializing in natural healing. Please take a look at Part One of the interview here: http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/01/interview-with-james-sinclair-director-of-what-if-part-i/

And Part Two, here: http://jennymannion.com/healpain/2009/01/interview-with-james-sinclair-director-of-what-if-part-ii/

Cheers for all of your support, it means the world!

TED Talks is my new obsession and it will become yours too!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:28:00 +0000

If you have yet to hear about the TED organization, then please let me be the first to expose you to this exciting community!

TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, was formed as a conference in 1984, bringing together people from each of the aforementioned designations. Each speaker is given 18 minutes to give the "talk of their lives" and they are encouraged to shock, awe and inspire the audience. The website, www.ted.com, was created in April of 2007 and has continued to serve and grow as an international community where people from all over the globe can share ideas. The TED conference, held annually in Long Beach, has grown into a formidable event, selling out a year in advance and attracting people from all designations, including science, the arts, business and global issues facing our world today. Over a 4 day period, 50 speakers each take an 18 minute spot and there are also shorter time slots for comedy, music and performance peices.

You too can create a TED profile where you can share your ideas and comment on hundreds of informative and inspiring video talks and performances. I would like to share a video a day from the TED site. The video I will be sharing today is from Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of the Acumen Fund (http://www.acumenfund.org/), a global business initiative to fight poverty from the ground up.

Please take a look and share your ideas and thoughts! Thanks!

What If? The Movie is already breaking new ground!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:11:00 +0000

In the first few weeks of the Worldwide Release of the documentary film, What If? The Movie, the production team has seen a steady growth of sales, along with a thrillingingly positive response to What If? The Movie's enlightening content.

Viewers from all over the world are proclaiming their excitement for What If? The Movie via email, blogs and in particular, YouTube, where we have seen over 200,000 viewers watch the clips from the film in the past couple of months! To view a fascinating clip from the film, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVS2G9nZ-OQ&feature=related

The viewers of What If? The Movie have stated that while they liken the film's content to such film's as What The Bleep Do We Know? and The Secret, the majority of viewers PREFERRED What If? The Movie! How amazing! We are personally and professionally thrilled to hear the incredible response to the film and we hope that everyone will have the opportunity to continue sharing the message of What If? The Movie with the world!

http://www.whatifthemovie.tv/?Click=192 Order your copy today and love and light to all of the wonderful people who continue to support our vision!

A lesson in Compassion - The Elders

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:11:00 +0000

As I said, I would never force you to listen to the everyday going's on of my life, like now, as I sit in sweats and indulge in my love of films...and fashion, via the Golden Globe awards, but I just did, so now you'll have to deal with it.

While I was watching, a couple came on and although I missed his first name and didn't recognize him, I knew he was involved with a film nominated. Rest assured I will find his name very shortly and re-write this but I just need to write this down and share it with everyone. Said fellow was asked about a project he was a Supporter of. (that's supporter with a capital "S" as you see and implies more involvement then joining a facebook group).

The project is called simply, The Elders and fellow Supporters include Sir Richard Branson, Nelson Mandela, Koffi Annan, Muhammad Yunus, Ela Blatt, Graca Machel and the enigmatic Desmond Tutu, who sums up the goals of the The Elders by saying,

"Despite all the ghastiliness that is around, human beings are made for goodness.

The ones who ought ot be held in high regard are not the ones who are militarily powerful, nor even economically prosperous. They are the ones who have a commitment to try and make the world a better place.

We-The Elders-will endeavor to support those people and do our best for humanity."

- Desmond Tutu

I truly believe that by entrusting our deepest concerns for the world's humanity and economy in this collection of fiercly independent, remarkable thinkers of a compassionate mind, we can all work together to address the urgent issues of our World instead of ignoring the giant elephant (or rather, herd of dinasaurs) in the room. Peace. Love. Joy.

Check out The Elders at www.theelders.org

What If? The Movie - Worldwide Release!

noreply@blogger.com (M.Grant) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:13:00 +0000

We are very excited to announce the release of our first full-length documentary film, available for purchase now at http://www.whatifthemovie.tv/?Click=192! Already, the film has garnered an overwhelmingly positive response from those that have viewed it!

Please read the official press release below and thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Mercedes Grant
M.Grant Consulting for What If? The Movie
Writer. Researcher. Associate Producer

What If? The Movie World Wide Release

Press Release Written by: Mercedes Grant

What If? The Movie is voraciously redefining society’s concepts of reality and perception by revealing individuals who are living without food, re-growing hair and teeth and self-healing life threatening illnesses.

As the Creator, Producer, Director and CEO of What If? The Movie and LWI Pictures, James A Sinclair designed the feature-length documentary with meticulous efforts being made to passionately and intricately deliver his vision of a film that would awaken people to the idea that we are all capable of unlocking and revealing the remarkable, extraordinary and truly unlimited potential within us.

By imparting the intention of this vision to every aspect of the film-making process, Sinclair was able to manifest and build an incredible team of individuals both creative and business oriented with whom to share and develop in his concept of the film.

The innate excitement and fervour behind the project could only have been enhanced by the fantastically supportive and generous team that were so auspiciously brought together during the year and a half of intense film production.

In keeping with the miraculous flow and the original intention of faceting a creative group that would best facilitate the higher intentions of the film, What If? The Movie’s Editor and Art Director, Ben Gaumond and Michelle Hoogveld respectively, along with Writer, Mercedes Grant and Co-Producer Laura Heselton were brought together during a favourably intended series of events that landed each of them on the outskirts of a small Mexican town on the beautiful Baja Peninsula. Sinclair knew that the magnificent energy of the stunning environment would foster each person to bring to the table true passion and an inimitable understanding of their creative contributions to the film. The very nature of the film required and allowed for a flexible approach to any one person’s particular skill-set. The core team participated in many aspects of the film-making process, the better to appreciate how 60 to 70 hours of raw footage from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, India and Mexico, could be altered to become a truly unique and positively mind-altering cinematic experience!

What If? The Movie embarks on entirely new concepts in consciousness based physiology, with ground-breaking discoveries in science and spirituality that will have you questioning your very existence and asking yourself, What If?!

What If? The Movie poses questions about how humanity throughout history has continually proven that the existing beliefs that are held are merely an opportunity to constantly challenge and transcend the comfortable boundaries of what is believed to be human limitation.

What If we were using 100 per cent of our brain capacity? How would this shape our future and the reality of the world around us?

Through unique and fascinating interviews with today’s most intrepid doctors, scientists, visionaries and philanthropists, What If? The Movie will encourage you to look beyond the impossible and seek answers in a new and exciting realm of possibilities!

What If? The Movie is the first film to truly reveal ordinary people who are performing extraordinary feats of human potential by questioning the world around them.

What began as a thought evolved quickly and propitiously into an enlightening journey into the hearts and minds of the very people who are challenging what they are being told is true. These individuals are abandoning truths that lay at the core of social consciousness, living without food, re-growing hair, self-healing without the aid of traditional medicinal techniques and vehemently testing and questioning how the body and mind work together.

You will be taken on a mesmerizing expedition into the unknown that will push the very boundaries of your reality and open you to question, What If the greatest power that has ever existed in the Universe sits dormant within you?

Copyright 2007-2008 Mercedes Grant/What If? The Movie