FINDING LIGHT is the culmination of the past 19 years of my life. In 2005, I was a dancer in the original production of Stephen Mills’ LIGHT / THE HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY PROJECT – the ballet upon which many themes of FINDING LIGHT is based. It was the only work in my dance career that resonated in ways I couldn’t fully grasp in my youth. The universal themes against bigotry and hatred were so much larger than myself that it was often overwhelming, but it also offered a sense of purpose and anchored my belief in why art matters.

As a filmmaker, the story of the creation of LIGHT was instantly something I wanted to share through the lens of film – but the right timing didn’t reveal itself until 2019. The catastrophic loss endured during the Holocaust can’t possibly be distilled down to a single book or film, but I truly believe in the worldwide effort to continue spreading awareness and keeping community dialogue open concerning social justice and human rights.

I had the privilege of knowing Naomi Warren – a Holocaust survivor and wonderful human being whose testimony is compelling, heartbreaking and inspiring all at once. Naomi’s story deserves to be heard and I am most humbled to be given the opportunity to continue her legacy through this film.

Paul Michael Bloodgood • Director / Producer