ONE SECOND AT A TIME is a high profile documentary film on addiction and recovery as told through the story of Christine Ortoll who fought, and ultimately lost, a ten-year battle with mental illness and substance use disorder.
Provides awareness and education via the industry’s leading experts; and hope via inspirational stories of redemption.
One Second at a Time is the true story of Christine Ortoll. Her struggle is told from her own journals and by those who supported her, including family, close friends, addiction treatment providers, mental health clinicians, behavioral therapists, and psychiatrists.
Her father, Mike Ortoll also shares the lessons he learned in seeking help for Christine via over twenty recovery facilities. He finds his life’s purpose founding a charity in his daughter’s name and exposing the dangers of mental illness, substance use disorder and the lethality of fentanyl via the country’s top experts.
One Second At A Time is directed & produced by Tim Searfoss (BREAK EVERY CHAIN).
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OUR GOAL:
To reduce substance abuse by destigmatizing the disease of addiction via education and our initiatives so we can save lives!
‘ONE SECOND AT A TIME' PARTICIPANTS
ONE SECOND AT A TIME – premiere film
Production Team
Michael Ortoll (THE BOWDEN DYNASTY FILM)
Executive Producer
Tim Searfoss (BREAK EVERY CHAIN)
Director, Executive Producer & Cinematography
Daniel Fajardo
Producer & Sound
Tim Searfoss & Daniel Fajardo
Film Editing
Film Participants
Mike Ortoll, Father of Christine Ortoll
Kim Ortoll, Mother of Christine Ortoll
Mackenzie Parrish, long term friend of Christine Ortoll
Alyna Uhl, long term friend of Christine Ortoll
Robin Piper, CEO of Turning Point of Tampa Recovery Center, Clinical Director LMHC, MCAP, NCC, CCTP. Board Member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) – her recovery center Christine several times.
Lucas Fleming, Esq, Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Prosecutor helps clients with mental disorders find treatment instead of incarceration. Attorney who handled our Marchman Act with Christine.
Michael Sheehan, MD, psychiatrist, researcher, addiction medicine specialty, Medical Director of Operation Par and Principal Investigator in NIDA funded research programs in addiction treatment. Discuss use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.
Carrollwood Day School – annual alumni girls soccer game- honored Christine as she went to school there from elementary thru high school and played on their soccer team.
William Vick – consultant regarding prison gang and addiction/recovery life on the streets.
Ashley Martin- sober two years and met Christine in her last recovery facility.
UNNAMED - Mini Doc about College Recovery Programs- showcasing FSU LIFT and ARHE
Production Team
Michael Ortoll (THE BOWDEN DYNASTY FILM)
Executive Producer
Tim Searfoss (BREAK EVERY CHAIN)
Director, Executive Producer & Cinematography
Daniel Fajardo
Producer & Sound
Tim Searfoss & Daniel Fajardo
Film Editing
John Corry (THE BOWDEN DYNASTY FILM)
Associate Producer
Film Participants
Chelsea Shore, PhD student and leads LIFT College Recovery Program at Florida State University (FSU).
Amy Hecht, Vice President for Student Affairs at FSU- provides leadership & vision for student experience at FSU.
Angela Chong, JD, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, FSU, leading the health and wellness matters for student.
Sigma Chi Fraternity –greatly supporting LIFT college recovery program at FSU events.
Kristina Canfield, Masters Education – Exec Director at Association of Recovery in Higher Education (AHRE) -in recovery Discussed their support in having the Greek Community assist in serving their cause in creating healthy CRPs.
Alexander Ronzino, Chair of National Foundation for Collegiate Recovery (NFCR), Board Member of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Treasurer of Association of Recovery for Higher Education (ARHE) and former founder & CEO of Coalition Recovery – an experienced finance & healthcare executive/entrepreneur, who will share his expertise in recovery-related businesses and his passionate volunteer work in this industry.
Collateral Interviews - Inspirational Stories of Hope
Jane Dwyer Lee, Teaching Professor at FSU- College of Social Work, in recovery and professor at the College of Social Work.
Jared “Flash” Gordon, Mixed Martial Arts fighter, in recovery and providing service work for those afflicted with the disease of substance use disorder.
Lyle R. Fried, CAP, ICADC, CHC– Advisory board member for Alliance for Addiction Solutions (AAS), Former CEO, The Shores Treatment & Recovery and former chair of Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) – a seasoned recovery executive & volunteer, who will share his acumen in all areas of addiction treatment; as well as share his advocacy work with government at the local, state, and national level. Serves 35 police departments around the country to improve their understanding of addiction & mental health; to develop and promote diversion programs that provide treatment in place of incarceration.
Robby Graham, in recovery and owner of a successful faith-based, plant-based restaurant in Tampa, FL.
Additional Expert Advice
Michael Kittay MD, Harvard University trained Psychiatrist with specialty training in addiction and medical psychiatry. Certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Provided Medications for Opioid Use Disorder to Christine.
Lana Schneidt, MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), Christine’s behavioral therapist.
Lloyd Sederer, M.D. Psychiatrist, Author, Adjunct Professor Columbia University School of Public Health, and former Chief Medical Officer for New York State Office of Mental Health, former Medical Director Clinical Services or the American Psychiatric Assn and led mental health responses to 9/11, Project Liberty. Discuss treatment solutions for addiction.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – NIDA is the leading federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences. They have provided much support with researchers and resources. Our film will also cover NIDA’s imagery of the effects of drug use on the brain, especially with adolescents as the brain is developing and more vulnerable to long-term damage.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMSHA) – mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. Oversees public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation, including Substance Abuse.
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#1 BIG WAY
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Your donations make a difference in SAVING LIVES!
YES, Donate to College Recovery Programs (CRPs) to reduce Substance Abuse. There are over 5,000 college colleges & universities in the US, with over 20 million students and only 157 have approved CRPs. Donations help to fund CRPs at all 2- & 4-Year Secondary Schools in the US !
#2 BIG WAY
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Be a volunteer to make a difference in reducing mental health and substance abuse issues early in Primary School
YES, we need parents, teachers & pediatricians to collaborate in this area, to make for healthier students.
Your active participation will reduce the demand for alcohol & or drugs at all elementary, middle school and high school in America.
How would you like to participate..
..to make our world a safer and better place?
