Dillan’s Voice / 2015–16

Dillan’s Voice

Dillan Barmache’s writing and daily life form the basis of the film. Dillan’s Path follows the people supporting him.

AppleAssociate Creative DirectorTBWA\MAL2015–16FilmSocial

Contribution: Associate Creative Director / TBWA\MALArt directed Dillan’s Voice in collaboration with Mike De Tullio, shaping the film around Dillan Barmache’s writing and daily life. With Chuck Monn, Gregory A. Shadwick, Dillan, Apple, Tool and the wider production team.
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Dillan’s Path

The companion film includes Dillan, his mother Tami Barmache, and his communication partner Debbie Spengler.

Launch

Dillan’s Voice launched for Autism Acceptance Month. Tim Cook shared the film on April 2, 2016.

Screenshot of Tim Cook’s April 2, 2016 post quoting Dillan Barmache: ‘We are capable of so much, if we just open our minds,’ and directing audiences to the Apple Autism Acceptance story. — Tim Cook’s launch-day post / April 2, 2016

Credits

Danny Duran art directed Dillan’s Voice in collaboration with Mike De Tullio, under creative directors Chuck Monn and Gregory A. Shadwick. Made with writer Dillan Barmache and teams from Apple, Tool of North America, Union Editorial and The Mill. Dillan’s Path continues the story with Dillan, his mother Tami Barmache and behavioral therapist and communication partner Debbie Spengler. The separate participant-led Apple film Yolanda provides additional context, developed with VICE, participants, families and production teams.

Dillan’s Path

Launch

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