• We are launching a Diabadass YouTube Channel. 

    Join the first paid volunteer accelerator group of 5-10 advocates and allies coming together for a 9-week "sprint" of collaboration and learning.

    We'll be breaking down our time into four Zoom calls (encouraged but not mandatory); eight work weeks to focus on launching the YouTube channel; and two weeks of celebration & feedback.

    This is an excellent opportunity to learn about film and media from our founder, Erik Douds. He has published film and photography advocacy projects with major environmental non-profits, the world’s largest outdoor brands, and landed cover photos for industry magazines.

    Completing this form will streamline our coordination going forward.

    Accepted applicants will be compensated $100+ for their time, talent, and voice. That's $16.50+ per hour based on our Zoom meetings (only). If successful, we'll grow the budget for the next Diabadass group.

    Applications are due Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 with rolling acceptance.

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  • Diabadass is a member-supported education platform bringing life-lessons from diabetes leaders to global audiences.

    Our dedication to authentic storytelling is rooted in our founder's family legacy of being directly impacted by insulin-dependent diabetes. Erik's grandfather "Chuck" Douds was diagnosed in the 1940s and Erik lives with type 1 diabetes for 16+ years.

    People with disabilities have been overlooked. Inside and beyond the doctor's office, we are faced with obstacles that limit our dreams. There are threats to our pursuit of happiness - in the realest sense by America's insulin crisis. We have brothers and sisters who are not here today because our story has not reached the hearts of those in power to enact change.

    Yet, the invisible bond of diabetes brings us together like super glue.

    Our mantra is simple here at Diabadass: go anywhere. do anything.

    This YouTube launch builds upon the success of Erik Douds' advocacy projects using film and photography. Erik's digital and print work has been featured on the cover of Adventure Cyclist magazine, national presentations at 13+ REI locations, advertisements by Pearl iZUMi featured in Outside Magazine, and even in Indian newspapers.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to our founder, Erik Douds, at hello@diabadass.com

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  • Scenes from a NYC Marathon exhibit for diabetes awareness co-produced with Canadian artist Racquel Alongi.

  • Thank you for the information above. This will help us get to further know you. Now we are going to go deeper to further understand your story and skills.

    [Still image from a diabetes advocacy piece created in Central Park for the NYC Marathon; co-produced with Canadian artist Racquel Alongi (left)]

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  • What topics could we cover together?

    First, thank you for being here. This project is currently only me (Erik) moving this forward as a passion project with the support of our funding members at Diabadass. Your help during each step will make this a success.

    Bi-weekly 90 minute Zoom meeting held on Wednesday at 7pm EST - 8:30pm EST. This will alternate with group chat check ins using WhatsApp or another service.

    Topics to discover with our first Diabadass Volunteer cohort:

    • Inclusion & authenticity
    • Process to publish videos (and make it more collaborative)
    • Storytelling - what stories do we need now?
    • Lighting, audio, and technical
    • Script writing, descriptions, outros
    • Writing articles to further dive into each film story
    • Collaboration with creators over competition
    • Corporate and media partnerships to amplify our voice
    • Kickstarter campaigns
    • Brand kit
    • To be discovered...

    If you are still saying YES, YES, YES!!!

    Please give a best estimate of when you'll be available for team calls. Depending on circumstance, we will also connect with individuals who were not able to make it.

  • Thank you for completing the form to this point. The final step, since at some point we'll want to share your story, we request you sign Diabadass Productions Photography & Video Release.

  • Diabadass Productions Photography & Video Release

    The photography & video release form is required to proceed with the interviews.

    I hereby grant to Diabadass Productions PBC (based in Denver, CO) and any licensees, agents, and assignees thereof (collectively, “Photographer”) the perpetual, irrevocable, global and unrestricted right to use, reproduce, publish and copyright (collectively, "Use") my picture, likeness, and voice (collectively, "Image") in video, film or any media for publicity, art, advertising, trade, or for any other lawful purpose.

    I understand that my Image may be substantially edited, altered, or modified. I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve Photographer's Use of my Image in any media.

    I grant Photographer the right to market and sell copies of my Image. I also waive any right to royalties or other compensation related to Photographer's Use of my Image.

    I release Photographer and any legal representatives and assigns thereof from any claims in connection with the Use of my Image. I intend for this agreement to bind all of my heirs, assignees, personal representatives, and members of my family.

    I am at least 18 years old, have read and understand this agreement, and am competent to execute it.

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  • Thank you for completing this form. We look forward to interviewing you for the  series!

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