Tony Luna Creativ- Update- 8/9/2025
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>>> Creative Career Transition reports and inspirational notes have been sent into Tony Luna Creative for posting by people we have had the honor to work with, and creative soul mates who support those who are pursuing their dreams. Those reports, and other important information about career development, comprise these updates.
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Thanks to the friends of TLC who keep creating exciting and meaningful careers and you are encouraged to let us know about your accomplishments so you can inspire others to follow their own creative passions through this blog! <<<
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Jonathan Bregel, Filmmaker, Coach for Filmmakers, and a friend of Tony Luna Creative
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https://gofund.me/49af3189
Greetings. I’m Jon Bregel; a filmmaker, coach for filmmakers, and founder of The Nourish Community; a community of filmmakers pursuing wellness, meaningful relationships, and purpose. Over the past 16 years, I’ve worked on numerous award-winning films, including this year’s SXSW Audience Award-winning feature, led global brand campaigns as a director, and committed myself to helping filmmakers thrive without sacrificing their well-being. You can learn more about me and my work by clicking HERE
Over the past year, I’ve been immersed in one of the most meaningful journeys of my life: directing Selah, a deeply personal, intimate documentary about grief, love, and the quiet courage of those who choose to live after unimaginable loss.
At its core, Selah is not a film about moving on from grief; it’s about learning how to carry it.
Filmed at Selah Carefarm, the world’s first carefarm for traumatic grief, this 30-minute documentary follows the stories of those who come to this sacred place seeking solace, connection, and the strength to keep going. Among them is Erik, a father and farmhand at Selah who is rebuilding his life after the recent murder of his three young children: Joanna, Terry, and Sierra. Now, with his newborn daughter Josie in his arms and his partner Shiloe by his side, Erik walks the fragile path between joy and sorrow, between honoring the dead and loving the living.
At the heart of Selah’s vision is Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, who founded the Carefarm after the death of her own daughter, Cheyenne, at birth. Guided by her compassionate philosophy, Selah offers no platitudes or quick fixes; simply a space where grief is witnessed, honored, and carried forward with care.
Woven through Erik’s story is a four-day grief workshop, where we follow six bereaved individuals as they navigate their own losses with the accompaniment of Selah’s team. Their journeys, alongside Erik’s and Dr. Jo’s, reveal the quiet courage it takes to keep living in the shadow of profound loss.
Through the process of filming, I’ve witnessed moments few have the opportunity to see: a mother laying bare her guilt after losing her son to suicide; a bereaved twin grappling with her identity after her brother’s murder; a father confessing his fear of loving again. Through raw interviews, gentle silences, and the rhythms of life among animals and land, Selah captures the unspoken truth: grief and love are two sides of the same coin, and neither ever ends.
If you are interested in becoming an executive producer or strategic partner, please message me through gofundme. I am happy to share a detailed financial breakdown or have a one-on-one conversation.
**We can accept tax exempt donations through our fiscal sponsor, The Gotham** Please message through gofundme if this applies to you.
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https://gofund.me/49af3189
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Zoe Ni, Product and Interaction Designer, Crafting a Meaningful Career, Fall, 2020
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as a Designmatters Fellow at the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity at Cedars-Sinai—a place where compassion guides each gesture, innovation lights the path to better health, and the pursuit of exceptional care becomes a shared promise.”
(Zoe Ni and Tony Luna at Zoe’s Art Center College of Design recent graduation.)
“Thank you so much, Professor Luna! Your guidance and support mean a great deal to me…”
Zoe
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Tony
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Adjunct Professor, Senior Faculty: Art Center College of Design
Author: "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" Allworth Press and
"Mastering the Business of Photography: What the Pros Do When They Are Not Taking Incredible Photos" Skyhorse/Allworth Press
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