Return to Simpler Times with The Grasslands Project
Longing for a simpler time before cellphone addiction and the constant anxiety that social media now creates? The Grasslands Project can help.
Author : Julie Matlin
Julie is a freelance writer who was formerly the Head of Social Media for the National Film Board. Her background in the film industry, her work as a writer and her affinity for connecting with people made her a natural fit for the NFB. Her favourite films include The Big Snit, Strange Invaders, RiP! A Remix Manifesto and the interactive project, Flawed.
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