Two filmmakers interview their Grandfathers to find out what going to St. Michael's Residential School (In Alert Bay) was like.
Port Hardy - 2015 - 6:31
English Subtitles
'Nakwaxda'XW Subtitles
Monday, November 30, 2015
Wuh Tlah Mus? (Do You Hear?)
Created by Bree-Anna Henderson & Haley Scow
Two filmmakers interview their Grandfathers to find out what going to St. Michael's Residential School (In Alert Bay) was like.
'Nakwaxda'XW Subtitles
Two filmmakers interview their Grandfathers to find out what going to St. Michael's Residential School (In Alert Bay) was like.
'Nakwaxda'XW Subtitles
Kamx'id
Created by Jeremy Wamiss
A magical animation that celebrates the carver.
A magical animation that celebrates the carver.
Port Hardy - 2015 - 1:42
Ixantsila Ceremony (Coming of Age)
Created by Thelma Robertson-George
A wonderful film that celebrates an important “Nakwaxda’xw ceremony for young girls as they move into adulthood!
A wonderful film that celebrates an important “Nakwaxda’xw ceremony for young girls as they move into adulthood!
Port Hardy - 2015 - 4:23
'Yaxgan 'Nuyam
Created by Roberta Williams
Although this film educates the viewer about the shameful Potlatch Ban of 1884-1950 it also manages to look toward the future with positivity.
Although this film educates the viewer about the shameful Potlatch Ban of 1884-1950 it also manages to look toward the future with positivity.
Port Hardy - 2015 - 4:23
Keeping Our Culture Alive
Created by Kelly Anderson
Tsulquate, a remote water side reserve has hope for a Big House to be built. An uplifting film celebrating the ability to practice culture on your own terms within your own community.
Tsulquate, a remote water side reserve has hope for a Big House to be built. An uplifting film celebrating the ability to practice culture on your own terms within your own community.
Port Hardy - 2015 - 4:08
The Survivor
Created by Alex Heuman
Cutting edge documentary that incorporates animation to tell the hard realities of a residential school survivor and father of the filmmaker.
Cutting edge documentary that incorporates animation to tell the hard realities of a residential school survivor and father of the filmmaker.
Port Hardy - 2015 - 5:15
Port Hardy - Premiere Screening
An incredible night, held at the Elder Center. A full house with delicious dinner of pulled pork on bannock, fish soup, salads and crumble for dessert. Thank you Eke Me-Xi caterers!
A big Congrats go out to all the filmmakers!
(Bree-Anna couldn't make the screening due to a hockey game)
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| The deck and the view of the Elder Center! |
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| Dinner for the filmmakers! |
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| Laura (friend) and Kelly (filmmaker) pose for the camera while they eat dinner. |
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| Roberta and Bannock, Katie (Haley's Aunt,) Haley, Thelma and Alex. |
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| Anticipation for a great night! |
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| Mentor Lisa g, waxes poetic about the talented filmmakers |
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| Haley listens to the intro speech |
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| Congrats and thank you for working so hard! |
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| Thelma! |
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| The audience is engrossed |
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| The Q&A |
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| Compliments from the audience |
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| More Q&A! |
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| Elder Mary congratulates the young filmmakers about stories based on culture, their hard work and encourages them to continue! |
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| The Q&A is done ...and now for DESSERT! |
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| Top left to right: Alex, Thelma, Kelly, Tracy, Roberta, Odessa and Haley Second row: Lisa g & Sebnem Missing: Jeremy and Bree-Anna |
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Port Hardy - Day 7
PRODUCTION CONTINUES!
The last day means we start at 10:30 am and edit until 8:30 PM!
We work through 3 meals and get all the films get finished!
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| Thelma edits her voice over. |
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| Thelma also gets creative with her b-roll - layering and opacity |
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| Joye helps Haley with the english subtitles and 'Nakwala translations |
Roberta completes her credits
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| Alex's puppets for his animation |
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| Alex and Tracy animate! |
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| The puppet fight represents the fights Harry had at residential school. |
More Portaits!
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| Alex Heuman |
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| Thelma George |
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| Joye and Roberta |
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| Robert and Tracy |
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| Robert and Sebnem |
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| Important information |
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Port Hardy - Day 6
OOH MY, second to last day and three films are getting closer to the finish line.
We worked 10am -6:30 pm....stopping only to eat lunch!!
These filmmakers ARE dedicated!
In order to be prepared to send the finished films to festivals, we need portraits of the filmmakers. Here are some we took:
We worked 10am -6:30 pm....stopping only to eat lunch!!
These filmmakers ARE dedicated!
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| Kelly and Haley go on location for a couple of shots. |
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| Kelly does a pan of the location for the new Big House. |
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| It is great light, but very cold, Kelly works FAST! |
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| Haley's Dad, records voice for Jeremy's animation and sings and drums for Haley's film. Thank you Ernest! |
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| Roberta edits up a STORM! |
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| Mentor, Lisa g, shows Haley some titling tips |
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| Leah is completely moved by Haley's (and Bree-Anna's) film about residential school. |
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| Kelly and Odessa create magic on the timeline. |
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| Haley Scow |
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| Kelly Anderson |
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| Roberta Williams |
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| Haley and Roberta |
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| Charlie's Angels |
Friday, November 27, 2015
Port Hardy - Day 5
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| Another frosty morning! |
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| Our motto for the day! |
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| Tommy and Walter sing and drum with little Andrew |
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| They sing the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Ladies Song for Thelma's film. Kelly helps record. |
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| Roberta and Odessa edit! |
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| Jeremy actually finished his animation TODAY! |
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| Principal Jillian and Teacher Leah check out Thelma's latest edit (While Emma and Kelly ham it up) |
What is not pictured here is Haley & Bree-Anna and Alex working hard on their edits and Kelly working on her script.
A great day!
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