Language

Created by Mariah Walkus 

A grandaughter interviews her grandmother about the Kwakwaka'wakw language.

Translated by Ema Child
Port Hardy - 2014 - 3:07

WINNER of Culture & Heritage Award at the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art

It's Up to You

Created by Roberta Williams 

A young dancer interviews her grandmother to learn more about the history of her culture and get advice.

Interviewee: Betty Walkus

Language Assistance: Betty Walkus & Ema Child

Port Hardy - 2014 - 4:43

WINNER of The 2015 Jury Recognition Award at the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth  ! 

WINNER of Best Research at the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art

One of Granny Lil's Amazing Stories

Created by Alex Heuman

An interview with a grandmother reveals a suspenseful true story with a surprising end.

Interviewee: Lily Johnny

Port Hardy - 2014 - 1:45

WINNER of The 2015 Jury Special Mention Award at the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth! 

WINNER of The 2015 First Prize in the 13-16 age category for the Nelson Youth Film Festival ! 

WINNER of Best Animation at the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art

Relocation

Created by Kelly Anderson

In her own words this filmmaker explains what happened to her people in 1964, in order to help others understand the whole story.

Port Hardy - 2014 - 4:06

WINNER of the 2015 Editing Award at the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth !

WINNER of Best Documentary at the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art

Homelands to Now: How We Sea

Created by Stephen George

An abstracted look at the indigenous fishing culture.

Interviewee: Elder Johnny Henderson

Port Hardy - 2014 - 3:17

WINNER of the Culture & Heritage Award at the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art

Pick a Path

Created by Michael Regnier & Clifford Roper 

Inspired by the video game meme of "choosing your own adventure", this video explores the ideas around culture and heritage and the choice to embrace or not...and the subsequent outcomes.

Port Hardy - 2014 - 1:53

WINNER of Best Script at the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art

Fun

Created by Ricky Johnny

This filmmaker wanted to celebrate the lighter side of living and not dwell on sad stories of the past. For this he interviewed his grandmother to learn about her childhood.

Interviewee: Lily Johnny

Port Hardy - 2014 - 2:25

WINNER of Animation Award at the Cowichan Aboriginal Festival of Film & Art

Port Hardy Behind the Scenes

Created by Sebnem Ozpeta (mentor)

A behind the scenes look at the Our World workshop in Port Hardy - March 2014.

Port Hardy - 2014 - 1:37

Port Hardy Day 8 - Screening

The screening is such an important part of the Our World workshop. It is a moment for the filmmakers to share their hard work and also be appreciated for it.

In Port Hardy we had a delicious dinner served for the community at 5pm and at 6pm sharp we started the films.

Many community and family members stood up and thanked the filmmakers personally! 

It was a very special night!
*Pictures courtesy of the North Island Gazette

Here we are in the Elder Centre giving a round of applause to the filmmakers!

Clifford, Ricky and mentor Julie having a great time!

The whole gang (from left to right) Stephen, Ricky, Mikey, Roberta, Barb, Clifford, Jamaine, Lisa, Kelly, Sebnem, Alex and Julie.

Port Hardy - Day 4

Clifford and Mikey record Tommy as he drums and sings

Mikey and Clifford in action! (with Barb's help)

Language expert Ema helps Roberta record her audio in our 'official' workshop recording studio (Mentor Julie's car)

Alex has quite an incredible timeline

Mentor Barb works with Stephen and mentor Sebnem works with Kelly

Port Hardy - Day 3

Kelly and mentor Lisa discuss next steps

Mariah edits her interview

Mikey learns the editing program final cut pro

Port Hardy - Day 2

Stephen captures live sound and Mikey captures imagery

Roberta gets camera tips from mentors Sebnem and Barbara

Roberta works with mentor Barbara to interview her Grandmother (Betty Walkus)

Alex photographs his Granny Lily before his interview

Mariah works on her script