KD SADLER

ABOUT

Karen Douglass Sadler writes, makes photographs, and runs ArtLife, where she helps artists grow their careers providing guidance and curated online exhibition space. 

Sadler's lifelong work in the arts is dedicated to benefiting children, producing hundreds of cultural events, workshops, and festivals for schools and communities for over ten years. 

Before founding ArtLife, Sadler built an award-winning executive career in corporate advertising, artist development, film, music video and commercial production. 

Sadler holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, and a Master of Arts in Cinema Studies from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, New York.

In her own artwork, KD Sadler explores elements of time and narrative in still photography and film.

Contact:  kd@kdsadler.com

A CREATIVE ARTS Journey

FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS

ArtLife presents World Arts Film Festival mission statement
World Arts Film Festival announces ONLINE Fest in 2020 presented by ArtLifeWorld.org

FILM EDUCATION: Programs

Filmmaking education

Curated filmmaking programs for youth 10-17, including special needs, make films and have a voice of your own.

  • Our customized film festival programs of short films and interactive learning workshops are offered on-site and online.
  • Film industry guests partner with us from Hollywood, New York, Florida, Canada, UK & more.
  • Curriculum designed for on-site events, online education, and home-based activities.
  • Ask about our inclusive summer filmmaking projects serving  youth with special needs and their siblings.
  • Learn about Directing, Producing, Writing, Sound, Special Effects, Music Video, Acting & more.

Guest Educators

Tamika Lamison

Tamika Lamison

Tamika Lamison

Joey Travolta

Tamika Lamison

Tamika Lamison

Lois Siegel

Tamika Lamison

Lois Siegel



Where Film Arts & Education Meet

We have worked with many organizations including: 


  • University of North Florida
  • HEAL Foundation (Healing Every Autistic Life)
  • Inclusion Films
  • DCPS (Duval County Schools)
  • GRASP Academy
  • Museum of Contemporary Arts Jacksonville
  • DASOTA (Douglas Anderson High School of the Arts)
  • FSDB (Florida School for the Deaf and Blind)
  • WJCT PBS Television


Please click to learn more about our producing partner:

 MAKE A FILM FOUNDATION 


"Make A Film Foundation (MAFF) grants film wishes to children with serious or life-threatening medical conditions, helping them to create short film legacies by teaming them with noted actors, directors, and writers. We believe the art of filmmaking is not only healing and therapeutic but also offers hope and builds self-esteem."

-Founder and Executive Producer, Tamika Lamison.


Photo: Anthony Conti, MAFF 2017

Short Film clip - PBS Documentary

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