Stacey's story to shed light on abortion issue

Published: 10 July 2011

Talent and faith: Zac Bavas is encouraging young people to look closer at the untold story of abortion

ZAC Bavas is making an impression in the abortion debate.

The 32-year-old decided to use his talents in animation to speak out against the abortion drug RU486 made legal in Queensland almost two years ago.

That's when the seed was planted for the nine-minute DVD known as I Want to Call her Stacey - a presentation of abortion "from the perspective of the unborn child".

"I didn't really know too much about the development of the unborn or the abortion procedure when the drug became legal," Zac said.

"So I decided to do a little research.

"There seems to be so much misinformation coming from both sides of the argument."

From his research Zac said he "noted on numerous occasions the media would quote a 'doctor' when it comes to 'women's health'".

"It almost sounded like most 'doctors' agreed with abortion and that it's a normal procedure," he said.

"The ones they quote are quite often the abortionists that push drugs or that perform the procedure themselves.

"All this got me thinking about the accuracy of the information we're presented with, and how much people actually know when discussing the issue, myself included."

Zac began to further realise "that life is such a precious gift from God and deserves to be honoured and protected".

"I believe God made life - He made us - and I thank Him and am grateful for this wonderful gift," he said.

"I believe 'life' is worth the struggle to protect it, so everyone can have the opportunity to experience what I have."

Encouraged by Zac's friends and family, I Want to Call her Stacey was brought to fruition by other "talented people", and Zac gave credit to God for their involvement.

Within a small team, it took six months of full-time work to complete at a budget of $18,000, all contributors offering their time and talents for "significantly less than their normal rates".

I Want to Call her Stacey has gone on to win a "Spirit Award" and an "Outstanding Achievement in Special Effects" accolade from Life Fest.

Zac said the DVD would be shown "where God takes it".
"We're planning to promote the short film in local and international film festivals, animation competitions, churches and schools," he said.

"Basically anywhere we can."
- Selina Venier