The Future is Wāhine - a collaboration with La Pietra Hawaiʻi School for Girls July 12-16, 2021

Day one started off with gratitude and appreciation for one of the most beautiful spaces we’ve had the pleasure to carry out programming in: La Pietra. Upon walking in and seeing what feels like the exact pillars and courtyards pictured in paintings of Sappho or the Muses, one can’t help but feel this need to make something. The beauty and the open space are invitations to create. To paint, draw, or write. Or to film.

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And of course, film being the reason we are here, film is what we did. After introductions and taking in the space, we launched into community agreements and each group presented theirs to the room one by one. Respecting each other, paying attention, managing one’s time, asking questions, and having fun continue to show up on our main list and everything else is able to fall within those categories. Following a short break, Vera launches into a presentation on production, the three phases of the filmmaking process, and everything that each phase consists of. Each team has a moment beforehand to write out what they think are vital components of filmmaking and are able to share with the room throughout the presentation. Some teams continue to add to theirs with different markers and designs, making technical terms and processes appear more animated and colorful on paper.

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The rest of the day sees the teams learning hands-on camera and getting some practice shots in before we close with a one-word thought on how we’re feeling about the week to come. These teams are excited, full of ideas, and ready to get out there. Stoked to see the process unfold.