The Nayri Niara Good Spirit Festival is returning to lunawanna/alonnah Bruny Island this weekend and among the many opportunities to participate in workshops, learn, dance and experience nature, is the chance to learn how to make short films in the Our Story tent.
Our Story is a glorious opportunity to take part in a merging of the ancient traditional of storytelling, combined with modern film making and technological innovations.
A series of workshops will be offered over the weekend that examine the process of scripting, filming and editing. These will begin at 5pm on Friday with indigenous film maker Victor Steffenson, who will talk about the power of film. He will also explain protocols of how to approach elders and about sharing stories respectfully.
All participants of the festival are invited to make a film of up to two minutes which can be submitted over the weekend for a screening on Sunday. There will be a People’s Choice Award and all participants are invited to upload their images to Instagram.
Other workshop providers include short film maker Pauline Marsh, stills photographer Paul Hoelen, who will provide guidance on creating a film from slideshows and Andry Sculthorpe. Acclaimed wilderness photographer and film maker Dan Broun will also share his skills.
Gabrielle Eve is visual multi-faceted artist from Far North Queensland and a self taught filmmaker. She takes her inspiration from others who create their art from real life, and moments that may pass by unnoticed by most. She allows beauty to be seen in those little minutes.
Screen Tasmania and Matchbox Pictures will also have people involved in Our Story.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from professionals not only film making skills and how to make a gorgeous piece of filmic art, but how to work wisely and respectfully across cultures.
https://www.nayriniaragoodspirit.com/
Rachel Edwards
