Film: The Creative High, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion

Recovery.com is excited to present The Creative High, a film by Director Adriana Marchione and Producer Dianne Griffin, which features nine artists in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction who are transformed by creativity in their turbulent search for identity and freedom.

The documentary explores how artists grappling with substance use disorder harness creative expression to heal and rebuild meaningful lives. Through hip-hop, theater, dance, rock and roll, photography and painting, this revealing documentary showcases how various art mediums can inspire resilience and celebrate the human spirit.

Adriana Marchione, Dianne Griffin, and artist Jason Bernhardt, who is portrayed in the film, will be in attendance for the screening, followed by a Q&A session.

This event is free to attend, though attendees are encouraged to make a donation to support the Recovery Foundation, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and financial support for individuals on their recovery journey.

Agenda

5:30-6:30 p.m. | VIP Networking Reception with appetizers & non-alcoholic drinks (separate ticket required)
6:30 p.m. | Doors Open
7:00-8:30 p.m. | Welcome and Screening
8:30-9:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A with the director, producer, and artist
9:00 p.m. | Departures

Filmmaker Biographies

Adriana Marchione (Director) MA, REAT, RSMT has been involved in the arts for over thirty five years and is internationally recognized in her work as a movement-based expressive arts therapist and educator. She has presented her creative approach and documentary work at universities, festivals, and conferences including South by Southwest, the National Council on Drug and Alcohol Dependence, and the Commonwealth Club. Adriana takes on the topics of grief and addiction in her films When the Fall Comes and The Creative High which has received numerous awards including Jury Prize for Excellence in American Profiles from San Francisco IndieFest and Best Documentary for Women in Film at the Austin Indie Fest. www.art-cures.com

Dianne Griffin (Producer) is an acclaimed international filmmaker based in San Francisco with over 30 years of experience. Influenced by Zen Buddhism and a recovery practice, her unique perspective has shaped documentaries featured at prestigious venues like MOMA New York, the Lincoln Center, and Harvard Film Archive, and broadcast on PBS and streaming platforms. Her notable works include Painted Nails, about a Vietnamese salon owner's activism, and White Hotel, a personal documentary in Eritrea. Her latest project, The Creative High, explores creativity's transformative power. Dianne teaches filmmaking, crowdfunding, and social media marketing, and serves as a juror for UNAFF Stanford University. www.diannegriffin.com

Donations

All ticket sales and donations will be donated to the Recovery Foundation. Learn how your donation helps those in recovery here. All donations are tax-deductible and you will receive an email from the Recovery Foundation with a receipt following the event.