About the Film Screening Event:
Afterlife: Beyond the Light is a powerful documentary five years in the making, exploring the history, research, and firsthand accounts of near-death experiences (NDEs) and shared-death experiences (SDEs). Blending historical context, current scientific inquiry, and deeply personal stories, the film invites viewers into a thoughtful exploration of life, death, love, and the profound mystery of human consciousness.
The documentary features interviews with pioneering researchers Raymond Moody, whose early work brought near-death experiences into public awareness, and William Peters, a leading voice in the study of shared-death experiences. Their insights are woven together with firsthand testimonies and artistic elements—including movement and animation—to create a cinematic experience that bridges science and soul.
The film makers, Constance Brenneman and Susan Brittain will be present to personally introduce the film and will remain afterward for an audience Q&A and conversation. This is a special opportunity not only to view the documentary, but to engage directly with the filmmakers about the creative process and the profound questions the film raises.
About Constance:
Constance Brenneman is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and producer with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Over the course of more than forty films in both studio and independent cinema, she has explored a wide range of genres. In recent years, she has devoted her work to documentary storytelling that inspires, uplifts, and transforms. Afterlife: Beyond the Light reflects her deep fascination with end-of-life phenomena and her commitment to exploring both the scientific and human dimensions of these extraordinary experiences.
About Susan:
Susan Brittain is a newcomer to filmmaking. Prior to working with her friend, Constance Brenneman, on Afterlife: Beyond the Light, she worked in the non-profit sector as a grant writer, researcher, and administrator. She has a B. A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a M. A. in Education from Wake Forest University.
Susan has always loved filmand dreamed of being a filmmaker as a teen. Growing up in North Carolina, she didn’t see how that could happen. Some 50+ years later, with the advent of the internet and instant communication, and with an assist from the Universe, her dream has become a reality. She is currently working on several film projects with other filmmakers. Her motto is “Better Late Than Never”!
The Film‘s website:
https://www.pursuitofanafterlife.com/
The Film‘s social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/afterlife-beyond-the-light/?viewAsMember=true
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583270437211
https://www.instagram.com/afterlifebeyondthelight/
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=afterlife%3A+beyond+the+light
https://www.tiktok.com/@afterlife.beyond
This event will be recorded and available to view on our Videos page 3-5 business days after the live event!