Eddie and Irina’s Adoption Book

AN INDIE MOVIE ABOUT INFERTILITY & REPROTECH

WATCH THE TRAILER

The Inspiration Behind Anything You Lose

Once upon a time, there lived a man and his wife, and they didn’t have children. They struggled with feelings of shame, guilt and unworthiness, because when science fails to deliver the results, we rely on strength of spirit for support. My name is Irina, I share my modern fairytale to touch the hearts, uplift, and educate. I narrate a healing true story of perseverance, searching for love, and self-acceptance.

Anything You Lose is a 7-year documentary journey through the maze of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and into the depths of the silence of infertility. The film harnesses the inner power to create healing and transformation in our lives, and has been honored by nearly 100 awards and nominations, resonating with film critics and audiences across the globe.

MEET THE FILMMAKER

LINK HEARTS CREATE CHANGE

By sharing my story, my goal is to inspire Awareness of Growing Prevalence of Infertility among us, Promote Transparency in Chances of Success for all forms of Assisted Reproductive Technologies, and Gain Understanding of the Imprint of Reproductive Treatments on our Behaviors and its Impact on our Relationships (PTSD).

To get the conversation started, please fill out the form linked above, or email our outreach coordinator Laura who is helping to set up events, and begin conversations about bringing the film to your community.

Contact: Laura J. Woods, Outreach Coordinator

info@anythingyoulose.com

USE THE FILM TO

• Recognize growing Prevalence of Infertility among us. Infertility is a social and medical issue

• Promote Transparency in Chances of Success for all forms of Assisted Reproductive Care

• Educate on Preventive Care and promote Patient-Centric Approach

OUTREACH

The film aims to make a significant impact and connect with the audience using a dual strategic approach:

• Customized Screening Packages for institutions, corporations, academic settings, and community groups available to both national and local end users via the Affiliate Link.

• Subsequently, the film will be released online to the general public on various streaming platforms, including Tubi, Plex, Mometu, Roku, iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play, The Dish Network, Comcast OnDemand, Microsoft X-Box, Vudu, Hoopla, YouTube, Fandango, Kanopy, Cumo, Future Today, Cinedigm, MX Player, King Network, Palmstone Media.

AUDIENCE SPEAKS

London

Los Angeles

New York

who’ve closed their hearts from too much pain
who wonder “why me” and “what to do next”
who’ve yet to think about family planning
who take fertility for granted
who want to know how to support their loved ones in the time of need
in our work and family environment to know how to relate to us better

The film is made FOR THOSE

Our Team

Laura J. Woods

OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Laura Woods is an Australian documentary producer, scriptwriter, and communications professional based in Mexico City. Fueled by curiosity and a passion for storytelling, in all its forms, Laura has built a multi-hyphenate career around topics that captivate her. Whether it’s producing documentaries about criminal justice, scripting cybersecurity podcasts, writing about whistleblowers, or working with nonprofits in sustainability and drug law reform, Laura takes action where stories need to be told. Laura’s involvement in Anything You Lose is deeply personal, informed by her experience as an IVF child, giving her unique insight into the complexities of the industry.
IRINA VODAR

DIRECTOR PRODUCER EDITOR

Irina Vodar is an award-winning filmmaker and graphic designer with over twenty years of experience in film and Broadcast Design with ABC News. As an Indie Filmmaker, Irina wrote, produced and directed two full-length documentary films. Her debut doc feature Miss Gulag, produced in association with Neihausen-Yatskova Films on a beauty pageant in a Russian prison for women, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2007 (available on Amazon Prime).
Her second documentary Anything You Lose, an insightful portrayal of infertility journey, won funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and went viral on the Indie Film Festival circuit with a 3X WIN at IndieFest Film Awards and garnering nearly 100 awards and nominations globally.
GREG LOSTRACCO

COMPOSER
Greg Lostracco is a composer, producer and music teacher based in western Canada. Drawing from a wide range of influences and experiences, Greg brings a vast musical vocabulary to any situation. Whether he's writing electronic music, or programming interactive audio environments, Greg has the ability to synthesize contrasting elements in a way that is as intuitive as it is complex.
FERNANDA ROSSI

CO-WRITER
Fernanda Rossi is an internationally renowned speaker, writer and film theorist, who has collaborated on over 500 documentaries and screenplays, including two nominated for the Academy Award® and one nominated for Best Screenplay for the Panda Awards®. Her book Trailer Mechanics: How to Make your Documentary Fund raising Demo, 2nd Edition is "the bible on demos" according to industry professionals.
BENJAMIN NICHOLAS

CINEMATOGRAPHER
Benjamin Nicholas likes to shoot families, kids, non-actors, challenging relationships. He's been directing commercials and shorts for 10 years, and before that, he was shooting documentaries. He won BRONZE director of the year by SHOTS in 2021 for his spot for the Montreal Children's hospital. His last Short films WANDA and BEAST have been running major international festivals and won several awards. They are featured on Vimeo STAFF PICK.
Nino Cao

ILLUSTRATOR
Nino Cao is an illustrator and art educator with over 15 years painting experience. She is good at painting with watercolor, gouache, and Procreate. In addition to drawing materials, she has experimented with different ways of creating art, such as printmaking, sequential art, and pattern design. She is best known for her portraits of women, showing the vitality of women through line and color.