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.

Port Hardy - 2015 - 6:31

English Subtitles 

'Nakwaxda'XW Subtitles

Kamx'id

Created by Jeremy Wamiss
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!

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.

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. 

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.

Port Hardy - 2015 - 5:15

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!

Thelma edits her voice over.

Thelma also gets creative with her b-roll - layering and opacity

Joye helps Haley with the english subtitles and 'Nakwala translations

Roberta completes her credits

Alex's puppets for his animation

Alex and Tracy animate!

The puppet fight represents the fights Harry had at residential school.

More Portaits!

Alex Heuman

Thelma George

Joye and Roberta 

Robert and Tracy

Robert and Sebnem

Important information

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!

Kelly and Haley go on location for a couple of shots.

Kelly does a pan of the location for the new Big House.

It is great light, but very cold, Kelly works FAST!

Haley's Dad, records voice for Jeremy's animation and sings and drums for Haley's film.
Thank you Ernest!

Roberta edits up a STORM!

Mentor, Lisa g, shows Haley some titling tips

Leah is completely moved by Haley's (and Bree-Anna's) film about residential school.

Kelly and Odessa create magic on the timeline.

In order to be prepared to send the finished films to festivals, we need portraits of the filmmakers. Here are some we took:

Haley Scow

Kelly Anderson

Roberta Williams

Haley and Roberta

Charlie's Angels

Port Hardy - Day 5

Another frosty morning!

Our motto for the day!

Tommy and Walter sing and drum with little Andrew 

They sing the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw
Ladies Song for Thelma's film. Kelly helps record.

Roberta and Odessa edit!

Jeremy actually finished his animation TODAY!

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!

Port Hardy - Day 4

A sparkling frozen morning in Port Hardy.

The workshop ran from 9am to noon today in order to attend a service to celebrate the life of a community member who passed away.

A dust of frost, like sugar on a donut

The building  site for the  NEW Eke Me-Xi school building!

Our workshop digs.

Mentor, Odessa, gives camera tips to Thelma as she interviews her sister Kali and her cousin Shandy.

Thelma as director!

Haley interviews her grandad Paddy with a little help from mentor Sebnem

Bright clear sunshine and cold bite in the air

Alex works on his puppets for his animated scenes

Mentor, Tracy, and Alex find time to joke as they work!

Roberta also recorded her voice over with a little moral support from Kelly and Laura

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 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.