'Prisms of Experience' Selected for 8th Annual Live Mindfield Film Festival

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Cancer documentary short film premiered at prestigious Albuquerque festival this August

YOYOS is proud to announce that our documentary short film " Prisms of Experience " created in partnership with Nexus Health, has been officially selected for the 8th Annual Live Mindfield Film Festival, that took place from Aug. 28 to 31, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The film also has been selected as a Platinum Award winner for “Best New Mexico Short Film.”

It was screened at Guild Cinema in Albuquerque on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 8:30 p.m. Three of the four women featured in the film were in attendance to discuss their experience with cancer, resilience and the making of the film.

The selection marks a significant milestone for both YOYOS and Nexus Health, showcasing their collaborative commitment to innovative storytelling that explores the multifaceted nature of human experience in healthcare. "Prisms of Experience" joined a curated lineup of compelling films that were presented to the audiences and industry professionals during the four-day festival.

"We are beyond thrilled and honored to have 'Prisms of Experience' premiere at the Mindfield Film Festival," said Cameron Kit, founder of YOYOS. "This selection validates our collaborative approach with Nexus Health and our shared belief in the power of documentary storytelling to share healing and empower more patients to take charge of their own health. Nexus has been an amazing supporter, especially Dr. Scott Herbert, who connected me with the women in the film.”

"Prisms of Experience" is a powerful short documentary that follows four women living with cancer in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as they navigate life with a diagnosis and demonstrate how to live as an example to others. Guided by the philosophy that "cancer is not a death sentence; it's a call to live," the film explores how each woman experiences different perspectives or "prisms of experience" in their daily lives while living with cancer. The documentary uses real prisms as a visual metaphor to illustrate how a diagnosis can fundamentally change one's perspective on life, hope and human connection. 

The inspiration for "Prisms of Experience" came through notable Santa Fe artist Pamela Markoya, whose photography of Virginia King at the Dawn Light Sanctuary in New Mexico caught the filmmaker's attention. When asked about the images, Markoya observed, "Living with cancer is experiencing 'prisms of experience' every day." This insight became the foundation for the documentary's approach, using real prisms as a visual metaphor to explore how a cancer diagnosis transforms one's perspective on life.

The documentary features four remarkable women — Debbie, Andie, Virginia and Pamela — who have courageously shared their personal journeys with cancer. Their stories of strength, resilience, and hope offer universal lessons that extend far beyond their individual diagnoses, demonstrating that their experiences can inspire and connect with audiences regardless of their own health circumstances.

“This is fabulous news and I’m filled with gratitude for Cameron and the whole team at Nexus who made this happen,” shared Markoya.

The festival selection and award comes at an exciting time for YOYOS, who continues to develop projects in partnership with forward-thinking clients like Nexus Health. The collaboration demonstrates how healthcare organizations and creative storytellers can work together to push the boundaries of traditional documentary filmmaking while addressing important health and wellness topics with sensitivity and authenticity.

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